Edward Clayton Johnson, Sr.

Edward Clayton Johnson Sr., 73, of Whitesville, passed away August 28, 2016 at home. He was a loving husband, father and thought the world of his grandkids. He worked as a utility contractor for over 30 years, then side-by-side with his love at Little T's Diner for 25 years. Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, Eddy and Agnes Johnson; brothers, Mitchell Johnson, George Johnson and Pat Johnson; sister, Thelma Hardin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Teresa Johnson; sons, Clayton Johnson Jr., Kenny Johnson (Rhonda); daughter, Karen Johnson; step-children, Cindy Edge, Richie Vertrees (Kelly), and Deanna Anderson (Jay); 6 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip Johnson (Becky); sisters, Edith McKay (Kenny), Dorothy Bartlett, Mildred Payne, Louise Crowe, Linda Coomes (Daniel), Judy Freels (Mark), Debra Johnson; sister-in-laws, Margaret Johnson and Patty Johnson, and host of nieces and nephews.

Services will be Noon, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com