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Paul Johnson Obituary

Johnson, Paul W. "Bill"

Paul W. (Bill) Johnson (86) passed away on June 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, John Johnson, mother, Ruth Johnson, and daughter Catherine Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years Carol Johnson, grandson Taylor Johnson, great grandson Ethan Johnson, sister Sue O'Laughlin, brother Dahl Johnson, brother Steven Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. In his youth he served in the Air Force and after leaving the military worked at Navistar until his retirement after forty-one years. In his retirement years he spent his time doing what he loved which was watching sports, sitting on the back porch of his home on nice days and being with his grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday June 7 at Jones Kenney Zechman funeral home. A viewing will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and services will be held from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jun. 4, 2023.

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Nicole Custer

June 9, 2023

So many wonderful childhood memories visiting Aunt Carol and Uncle Bill. They always made time to sit down and visit. Now as an adult you realize it took a lot to run their horse farm but they made the time and valued family. Hold them very dear to my heart forever! Love Nikki

Andrew Armstrong

June 5, 2023

He raised one amazing grandson. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Becky Sue Johnson Babjak

June 4, 2023

Uncle Bill will forever hold a special place in my heart. Such a kind, gentle man who left me with some wonderful childhold memories. I am forever blessed to have had him in my life. I will miss him terribly.

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