Eric Jonathan Greene ’05

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric Jonathan Greene. He left us suddenly at the age of 42 on April 3, 2025.
Eric was joyful and generous, qualities that made him many friends who will dearly miss him. He loved water sports and boating, activities he was always eager to share with friends and family. As was the rest of his family, he was dedicated to spending as much time as possible at his beloved Crystal Lake in Northern Michigan.

Eric loved his daughter, Reagan Elizabeth Greene, with whom he was constantly sharing his love of boating and made sure she could swim before she could walk. He loved engaging her friends through boat rides, manicure days, or arranging father-daughter dances at her school.

When Eric was not with Reagan, he was a health nut who preferred riding his bike around town to driving his car. He had a penchant for good food and drink, and his successful battle with weight control motivated him to start My Health Rocks so that others like himself could more easily maintain healthy body weights.

Eric is survived by his daughter, his father, Howard (Ted) Greene Jr., his sister Cheryl Greene Salmen, and his three half-brothers, Trey Greene, Kit Greene, and Sean Greene. Eric’s mother, Arline Greene, and half-brother, Bryan Greene, preceded him in death.

A private burial service will be held in the Crystal Lake Township North Cemetery, and an open celebration of Eric’s life will be held on July 11 with fireworks on Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor his memory by taking a boat ride with friends.

Rutledge Johnson ’05

Rutledge Johnson '05James Rutledge Johnson, 35, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Jennifer “Jenny” Archer Johnson died Wednesday, January 3 after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Greenville, SC on July 29, 1982 to Dr. and Mrs. J. Greg Johnson (Elise).

A graduate of Christ Church Episcopal School, Rutledge received 12 varsity letters, was All-Conference in football and baseball and was All-State in wrestling. He then went on to graduate from Davidson College where he played football and obtained a B.A. degree.

After coaching at Porter Gaud, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from Charleston School of Law. Then working in Columbia for the Attorney General’s Office, Rutledge became a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Most recently he was an associate of the Bell Legal Group of Georgetown and an Adjunct Professor at the Charleston School of Law.

Forever a Davidson Wildcat, Rutledge Johnson is survived by his wife, parents, two sisters: Susan and Anna Johnson, and beloved dog, Coach.

His funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in First Baptist Church of Charleston, 48 Meeting Street at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.

An additional memorial service will be held later in North Litchfield, SC.