Bill Johnson

Died: Nov. 11, 2012

JONESBOROUGH -- William "Bill" Johnson, 46, Telford, passed away Sunday at his home.

A native of Greene County, he was son of Shirley Gregory of Chuckey and the late Earnest Clyde Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a ship builder and truck driver.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the North American Hunting Club.

He was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord very much.

He was a caring person, a loving and devoted husband and father, and he had a love for everyone.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife: April Johnson of the home; two daughters: Kassidy Johnson of Virginia and Mallori Johnson of Georgia; one stepdaughter: Eryn Johnson of Virginia; a special grandson; three brothers: Leonard Johnson of Georgia, Mark Johnson of Telford, and Scott Johnson of North Carolina; two special nephews: Kadin and Noah Briggs; a special father-in-law and mother-in-law: Perry and Susie Painter of the home; and a niece: Amber Johnson.

He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Misty Briggs.

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Johnson at 2 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home for family and close friends. Pastor Lynn Mercer will be conducting the service.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.dillow-taylor.com.