Harry Edward Johnson, age 81, died on Sunday, December 18, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Erwin, TN on December 17, 1935 to Edward and Norma (Campbell) Johnson, and was the older of two children. He married Lois Ann Sloan on May 10, 1963. After attending Mars Hill College and graduating from Carson-Newman College, he pursued graduate study at the University of Tennessee. Before working as a guidance counselor at high schools in Morristown, Anderson County, and Clinton, he coached high-school football for thirteen years. He led Carter High School to a 10-0 record in 1959 and R.B. Worthy High School (in Saltville, VA) to championships in 1965 and 1966. He also won “Coach of the Year” in 1965 and 1966.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ann;  his son, Scott Edward;

His brother, David; and his grandsons, Spencer, Blake, and Nash.

He was preceded in death by parents and his maternal aunts, Louise (Campbell) Harvey and Mary Campbell.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 21, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.  A memorial service will be held for extended family and friends in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knox Area Rescue Ministries of Grace Covenant Church in Oak Ridge.

***A Reception will be held at Grace Covenant Church, 320 Robertsville Rd, Oak Ridge, TN on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm (downstairs) followed by a Memorial Service (upstairs Sanctuary) at 4:00 pm.***   

On-line condolences can be made to jacksonfuneralservices.com.

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