Lee Johnson

Edward Lee Johnson, II, 80, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lonnie Pittman and Rev. Fred Huffstetler officiating.

Lee was born on November 30, 1944, in Wilkes Co., the son of the late Edward Lee Johnson and Elsie Hudson Johnson. Lee had a proud academic career, first graduating from Asheboro High School, then Carolina Military Academy, Elon University, and then a graduate of The North Carolina State Highway Patrol Basic School as a patrolman. He later retired from NC Department of Probation and Parole. After retirement, Lee would coach high school football at Asheboro and Randleman and greatly enjoyed working as a plant guard for PPG Industries in Lexington. Lee was known for his great sense of humor, being a proud pillar of the community, and traveling across the globe. He loved meeting up with various groups that he mingled with for lunch outings. Most importantly he loved his family, being a wonderful father and grandfather.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Johnson of San Diego, CA; son, Chip Johnson and wife Amber of Liberty; former wife and close friend, Jan Johnson, of Denton; grandchildren, Brytain Lawson and Piper Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home.