Mr. Eddie Rufus Johnson, 59, of Jefferson, SC passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Hartsville, SC. Eddie Johnson was born on October 5, 1960 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to the late Rufus Edgar Johnson and Clara Lee Johnson. He is predeceased by his daughter, Olivia Ray Johnson; brother-in-laws, Johnnie Jenkins and Ricky Kirkley and nephew, Scott Jenkins. Eddie was the co-owner of Cedar Lane Supply of Pageland, South Carolina and a licensed land surveyor. He is retired from the South Carolina National Guard. Eddie loved treasure hunting with his metal detector and panning for gold. He was an avid woodworker and loved to do any type of puzzle to keep his mind sharp. Most of all, he loved to spend time with family and friends, especially Friday Night Scratch Off. He also loved watching America's Funniest Videos with his grandson, Jake. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Robin Rayfield Johnson of Jefferson, SC; daughters, Emily Brown (Jeff) and Rachel Johnson both of Jefferson, SC; brother, Tommy A. Johnson (Sheila) of Jefferson, SC; sisters, Patricia Jenkins and Sandra J. Kirkley both of Jefferson, SC; grandson, Jake Brown; niece, Kandi Williams (Kevin) and Melissa Smith; nephews, Brian Kirkley (Trish), Daniel Kirkley (Beverly) and Kevin Kirkley (Amy) and numerous great nieces and nephews. Anyone can come by the funeral home Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM to pay their respects and sign the register book. There will be a Celebration of Life Graveside Service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Jefferson, SC, with Pastor David Sanders and Pastor Mack Mullis officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Miracle Network, C/O McLeod Foundation, 800 East Cheves Street, Suite 150, Florence, SC 29506, Macedonia Baptist Church, 3944 Johnson Rd., Jefferson, SC 29718, or a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC for their love, support and care given to Eddie and our family, especially Dr. William Martin, Dr. Kevin Sponseller, Dr. Brian Sponseller. Kelly Miller, Ashlee Horton, Ashley Copeland and all the ICU nurses. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Johnson Family Cemetery Details Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery 3944 Johnson Road Jefferson, SC 29718 Loading map