Thomas Willis Johnson, better known as “Fuzzy,” passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Maple Leaf in Statesville.

Mr. Johnson was born in Cabin Creek, W.Va., on December 31, 1933, the son of the late Roy Johnson and Hattie Pauley Johnson. Fuzzy honorably served his country for 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and 12 years in the U.S. Army. He was the owner/operator of Fuzzy’s Appliances Inc. in downtown Statesville, past president of the Statesville Shrine Club and past governor of the Statesville Moose Lodge. Fuzzy was married for 61 years to his beloved wife Janie Fink Johnson, who preceded him in death.

Along with his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.

Those left to cherish the life and memory of Fuzzy Johnson include his son, Karl Johnson (Kylene); his daughter, Sieglinde Allen; his grandchildren, Mary Allen, Katie Johnson and Kristian Johnson; and his great grandchildren, Jerry Lippard and Jalyn Lippard.

A funeral service with will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Troutman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will follow the funeral at Iredell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made to the Johnson family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider the Shriners Hospital for Children, Attention: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.