- Date Of Birth: January 18, 1941
- Date Of Death: February 21, 2022
- State: North Carolina
James Edgar Johnson, 81, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, February 21, 2022 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
James was born January 18, 1941 in Wilkes County and was the son of the late Edgar James Johnson and Ora Nance Johnson. He attended Statesville City Schools and served in the US Army from 1962-1965. In 1959, he married Sue Miller Johnson, who survives. He worked for Duke Power at McGuire Nuclear Station for 26 years as a Master Builder. He was a member of Monticello Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge 27. He loved riding his motorcycle and playing music. he rode his motorcycle to every state in the US and all of Canada. He played the harmonica with several groups.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Keith, Craig; three daughters, LeAnn, Becky, Dana; nine grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, E.J., Wayne, Dale, Karon; four half sisters, Virginia, Agnes, Audrey, Gwynne and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Derek Johnson.
