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William Johnson Obituary
He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and former member of Rolling Fork Baptist Church in Nelson County. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a local entrepreneur with Hidden Treasure Anique Mall. He started Colonial Interiors Paint and Floor Covering and was a local building contractor for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Logan and Alice Johnson and a sister Cleo Greer, from Nelson County.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Bobby Ann Brown; one daughter, Linda Johnson Smith (Edsel); one son, William "Billy" Logan Johnson, Jr.(Linda) and six grandchildren, Dr. Matt Smith, Josh Johnson (Emily), Jacob Johnson (Mandy), Kyle Smith, Micah Johnson (Katrina), and Beth Smith Vessels (Tyler). He was also blessed with eight great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Micah Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Hardin Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 14 and after Noon on Tuesday, September 15 at the funeral home.
Donations can be made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Johnson
September 18, 2015
Our condolences to the family. May God's Loving Kindness sere as a comfort for you during this time of distress.
(Psalms 119:76)
S R
September 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with the family and friends during this time of grief.
September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015
Karen Strezlec
September 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, also sorry that I cannot attend Bill's funeral. Bobby you are in my prayers
David Jenkins
September 14, 2015
My condolences to the whole family
September 13, 2015
William Logan, I will never forget you coming and visiting me at the hospital, and helping you get up and down,the steps to your basement. Prays to you and your family. Ray Mattingly
Teresa (Peachy) Lynn
September 13, 2015
Linda, Eternal rest grant unto him and may he rest in peace.
Ken and Judy Montague
September 13, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to Billy and Linda.
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