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William Johnson Obituary

William Bruce Johnson, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 77 years old.

William was born on January 1, 1948, in Virgie, KY, to the late Farlin Johnson and Mollie Tackett.

In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Hager and Patricia Mullins.

William is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann Johnson; son, Todd Johnson (Mary); daughter, Karen Gordon (Claude); brother, Phillip Johnson; sister, Patrilla Mazola; grandchildren, Lauren Lee, Justin Gordon, Jaren Johnson, and Lacey Gordon; and great-grandchildren, Julius Lee and Asher Gordon.

Visitation will be 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clarksville Now on Nov. 3, 2025.

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