Edgar Mason "Peck" Johnson

Edgar Mason “Peck” Johnson, 77, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Hospice Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky. He was born April 23, 1946 to the late Jake and Ella Terrill Johnson in Berea. Edgar was a retired mail carrier with the Berea Postal Service. He enjoyed all the friendships he made on his numerous routes. His passion was caring for the land. He was a dedicated farmer from the time he was a young man, following in his father’s footsteps, Edgar lived and worked on the Mooreland Farm in Berea for many years. Other hobbies included gardening, working in his garage building whatever his family desired, and being a caregiver to his late brother, Doug.

Left to celebrate his life and continue his legacy are his wife of 58 years, Patsy Murphy Johnson, his daughters, Lisa Noe and Karen (Roger) Rose, his grandsons, Roger (Sarah) Rose II and Mason Noe all of Berea, and Chip (Gina) Banther, Boone County, Kentucky, who was thought of and loved like a son. Edgar is also survived by his brothers, Jake (Shirley) Johnson of Berea and John (Sue) Johnson of Florida, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Besides his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by his siblings: Pat Deatherage, Frick and wife Glenda Johnson, Carolyn Johnson, Charlie Johnson, and Doug Johnson, all of Berea.

Funeral services for Edgar will be conducted at 11:00AM, Thursday, June 1st, at Davis and Powell Funeral Home, Berea, by Bro. Vincent Carman. You may view the service live on the website, www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow in Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00PM-8:00PM Wednesday, May 31st at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Lisa Noe, Karen Rose, Roger Rose, Roger Rose II, Mason Noe, and Chip Banther.