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William Johnson Obituary
August 30, 1918 - June 3, 2011
William "Bill" C. Johnson, 92, of Venice died June 3, 2011.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Farley Funeral Home in Venice. Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling arrangements.
William "Bill" Charles Johnson, retired U.S. Army captain, was born in Saginaw, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Johnson. William was the former owner of Phoenix Insurance Agency in Saginaw and account executive with Insurance Service of Sarasota in Osprey.
He was the beloved brother of Chauncey and Suzanne Johnson of East Tawas, Mich.; beloved father of Patrick Brian Johnson of Siesta Key, William "Jr." and Xenny Johnson of Freeland, Mich., Susan Benaway and Ken Lambert of Saginaw, Carol and Jerry Masone of Somers, N.Y., Mike and Mary Klein of Saginaw and Bruce and Margaret Cannon Klein of Siesta Key; and special friend of Lorraine Failing. Bill is survived by six children; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. To send condolences, visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Goedert
June 12, 2011
Sue, Mary and families,
Another proud veteran has passed. We understand your loss, and we hope that you carry many, many wonderful memories of your dad's life here on earth.
Mary and Rick Goedert
June 11, 2011
dear Bill and Xenny,
our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carol (hanes) and Dale Smith
Loretta Kischnick
June 11, 2011
Dear Bill, Xenny and family, Jack and I extend our sympathy. God bless you and keep you.
Cathy Coleman
June 8, 2011
To my very dear friend. I will miss you and your kindness. God Bless you.
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