White River Jct., VT – Andrew Clifford Johnson died suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 62. Andy was born in Windsor, VT on May 30, 1961, to Clifford F. and Margaret (MacLeay) Johnson and graduated from Hartford High School. During high school, Andy's classes in automotive repair shaped his entire life going forward, as he discovered his talent for being able to work on anything. His interest in engines, cars, and going fast brought him to stock car racing; he was always striving to go faster and make his cars run better…and faster. He raced successfully at all the local racetracks, from Claremont and Canaan to Bradford and Barre and his Ford Mustang Mach 1 was his pride and joy. His skilled mind and hand with engines and cars very quickly made him a highly sought-after mechanic in the Upper Valley.

Although Andy was very independent and spontaneous, he was also the life of the party and was loyal to his friends and family. He stood beside them when called upon and stood up for them in their absence. He enjoyed hunting deer with his crew in Tigertown and would drop a line in any body of water to see what kind of fish he could catch. Andy was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the Windsor Elks, his nephews looked up to him, affectionately calling him Uncle Eddie, and his friends and family always knew that he was on their side when the going was rough.

He is survived by his father, Clifford Johnson of White River Jct.; siblings, Marcia Landon-Ellis and husband Kevin Ellis of Lebanon and Ronald E. Johnson of Wilder, VT; two nephews, Branson and Bryce Landon; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Johnson.

A visitation will be held from 4 pm until time of service at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction, VT. A private burial will be held at Hartland Village Cemetery.