Mr. William Earl “Bill” Johnson, age 80, Telford, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Mr. Johnson was born in Washington County and the son of the late Henry & Etta Arrowood Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a son, William Earl Johnson, Jr., daughter, Tammy Renae Johnson and a sister, Henrietta Walters.
He was a member of Seviers United Methodist Church.
Mr. Johnson was a United States Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Henderson Johnson; two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Johnson and Charles “Tommy” Johnson (Brenda); two sisters, Susie Finkle and Sandra Johnson; and several nephews and nieces.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for their wonderful care.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Rich Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday prior to the service. Due to the Covid-19, please no visits at the home.
Interments services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Seviers Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Seviers United Methodist Church 951 Hwy. 107 Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Mary you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bill was such a sweet and kind man. He was always a blessing to wait on at the office. Love to you and your family.
01/22/2021
Carmela Peterson,RN
Mr. Johnson was a kind and precious Veteran. He always had a smile and asked about my own wellbeing whenever I saw him. God Bless you Sailor......you are in your Homeport now.......
01/22/2021
Mary and Mickey Andrews (Alabama)
Mary
We have been so heart broken since you told us of Bill’s passing. We’re lifting you up in prayerful God’s divine peace and comfort.
Bill was the most wonderful, godly man.
He was very special. He loved God , his family and his friends. We loved him like a brother. We are family. We have so many fond and happy memories we we all Ning the Navy in Merdian, MS
We will continue to pray for you .
We love you sooo much!
01/21/2021
Sharrell Dykes
I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed talking to Bill over the Years. He will be missed
Thank you for your service.
So sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Mary he is in Heaven and rejoicing with B J and T J
Bill was a dear precious man. A good friend. A gentle soul. Mary & family you’re in my heart and prayers. Prayers that God will console & comfort you. Prayers for happy peaceful & loving memories.
01/20/2021
Doug & Tonda Ricker
Thoughts and prayers for Mrs. Mary and to the family. Sending our love and condolences. Unfortunately, due to distance and COVID restrictions, we are unable to attend. We will miss “Bill” and enjoyed times spent together.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
01/19/2021
Brenda Mathes-Story
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you with loving comfort.
01/19/2021
Carolyn Peake Tilson
We are so very sorry. We loved Billy he and Mary have been so very kind to my mom and dad. We are praying for Mary we love you so. Prayers for the family.
