Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson, age 68 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born in Menlo, Georgia on September 11, 1941, son of the late William Clay Johnson and Mary Lou Pike Johnson. He was veteran of the United States Army and was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his brothers, Billy Johnson and Stephen Johnson; sisters, Barbara Johnson Ware, Margaret J. Johnson, Paulette Lamb; and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to Mr. Johnson’s wishes, he has been cremated. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the residence of his brother, Billy Johnson, 217 Orchard Hill Road, Summerville.