Born on July 18, 1931 to Vivian Palmer Johnson and Margaret Helena Ellis Johnson in Maynardville, Union County, Tennessee. William was of the Methodist Faith. He proudly served in the United States Army from October 1951 to October 1953 with an Honorable Discharge.
Preceded in death by wife, Cora Lucille Johnson; parents, Vivian P. Johnson and Margaret Ellis Johnson; sister, Jennie Laverne Carey; brothers, Maynard Lee, Josie Ray, and Laymon Hill Johnson. Survived by son, Steven Johnson & wife, Elaine; daughter, Linda Johnson Noble; brother, Doyle Lynn Johnson & wife, Sue; grandchildren, Steven Johnson II, Matthew & wife, Roxanne Noble, Zachary Noble & fiancé, Victoria Kitts; great grandchildren, Burgundee, Ethan and Gene Johnson, Nash and Connor Noble.
The Johnson-Noble Families wish to express their “Many Thanks” to the Staff of the 3rd floor Shannondale Nursing facility for their professional and excellent care of our Father during his residency at Shannondale.
Family will receive friends Thursday, January 13th from 5:00-7:00pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home. Graveside service will take place Friday, January 14th meeting at Greenwood Cemetery, 3500 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm service. Rev. Rocky Glenn to officiate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Johnson family.
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