Edgar H. Johnson

WINSTED — Edgar “Thunder†H. Johnson, 56, died on March 31, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Foy) Johnson for seven years.

Born Jan. 14, 1954, in Norwich, he was the son of Ruth (Bagley) Johnson of Barkhamsted and the late Harry O. Johnson.

He was the founder and president of The Reservoir Dogs Motorcycle Club. He owned and operated E&G Home Improvement and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, celebrating 26 years of sobriety. Edgar was also responsible for many charitable contributions in the local community.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Duane Johnson of Winsted and Chris Johnson and his wife, Donna, of Warren, Maine; two sisters, Julie Smith and her husband, Joe, of Barkhamsted and Beth Malone and her husband, Tom, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four stepchildren; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two dogs, Harley Girl and Maggie Mae; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Mr. Johnson’s life was held April 3 at Praise Christian Fellowship Church in Barkhamsted. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, Winsted, has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.

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