EDWARD LEE JOHNSON SR.

Edward Lee Johnson Sr., affectionately known by “Isaac” and “Zeek” of Dalzell, was born in Lee County on Aug. 7, 1944. He was the son of the late Elijah and Rosa Lee Myers Johnson. While at his residence on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, he answered God’s call to move to his new home that God had prepared for him.
Isaac attended the public schools of Lee County. He was an extremely hard and dedicated worker who work with Hancock Farms and South Carolina Department of Transportation until his retirement.
Isaac was a devoted member of Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. He was a good and faithful servant who always did the will of God.
He leaves to cherish his memories: two loving children, a son, Edward (Roberta) Johnson Jr. and a daughter, Connie Mickens, both of Dalzell; a brother, Elijah “James” Johnson, of Camden; a sister, Annie Mae Frierson, of Columbia; three sisters-in-law, Delores (James), Helen and Betty Jean (Columbus), all of Sumter; one brother-in-law, Harmon (Perthenthia), of Bishopville; five grandchildren, Phillicia (Cedric), Cheareneko, DJ, Kiera and Beulisha, all of Dalzell; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Isaac was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Johnson; two sisters, Elouise Tention and Lucille Boone; and two grandchildren, Edward Johnson III and Jessica Mckenzie.
In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting no visitation at the home.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Maggie Williams officiating.
The procession will leave the funeral home at 1 p.m.
Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery, Bishopville.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.