William Henry (Bill) Johnson |
| Posted 2008-11-09 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ July 23, 2008, p. A7 William “Bill” Henry Johnson, 74, died peacefully at Banner Estrella Hospital in Glendale, Ariz., of natural causes. He leaves behind his loving family, including Joanne Hurley Johnson, his wife and soul mate of 52 years; his son Bill Johnson Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz., and wife Ellen and son William III; his son Jerry of Peoria, Ariz., and wife Debbie and son Ryan; his son Don of Winter Haven, Fla., and wife Debbie, their children Christy, Matt and Kyle; his son John David of Wickenburg, Ariz., and wife Sherri, their children Wendell and Caitlyn; and his daughter Marcee of Surprise, Ariz., and husband Mike Pejka and their children Hope and Amy; as well as many close relatives in Virginia and Florida. Bill, an only child, born to Hubby and Viola Johnson on the coast of Virginia, proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before graduating with outstanding senior honors from Florida State University in 1959. Having been a successful coach at Port Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Fla., he found his true calling in 1965 as a State Farm Insurance agent in West Palm Beach, Fla. His career with State Farm was absolutely impressive, having retired in the Phoenix, Ariz., area in 1996 as a State Farm Regional Vice President. It was Bill’s love for his family and friends that made him the hero and mentor to so many. His positive attitude and uplifting outlook on life of no complaining, no excuses, no blaming, and no self-destructive thoughts or behavior built confidence, humility and respect in everyone he touched. Bill will be missed dearly by his wife, five children, nine grandchildren and hundreds of close friends all across the country. But most of all, he will be remembered for leaving the world, and so many lives, better than they were because he was a part of it. We love you. A visitation was held on July 7 at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 8, also at Heritage Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. See Also: Find a Grave |
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