Mr. Edmond "Sonny" Johnson Jr., 78, of Elgin, died on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was born to the late Edmond S. Johnson Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson on October 6th, 1945 in Aiken, SC.

Sonny was an avid bird hunter and outdoorsman. He trained bird dogs for most of his life. He was a collector of native artifacts and anything with historic value. His family will remember the many nights they spent together fellowshipping on the front porch. Mostly he will be remembered for his relationship with his Lord and Savior. Sonny will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Johnson, children, Edmond "Eddie" (Courtney) Johnson III, Suzy (Robert) Smith, and Chad (Melissa) Johnson; grandchildren, Makayla Johnson and her children, Jeremiah and Aubrey Jane, Bryce Johnson, and Banks Smith; sister, Fran (Mike) Birch; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Marie Rawls.

The funeral service for Sonny will be held on Thursday, December 28th, at 11 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel. Burial will follow at 3 o'clock at Redds Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Aiken. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 27th, from 4 until 6 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel.

The family requests memorials be made to Friends of Hunting Island in Sonny's name. Memorials can be made by visiting https://www.friendsofhuntingisland.org/donate , or by mail to Friends of Hunting Island, PO Box 1231, Beaufort, SC 29901.