William L Johnson

and William Harris at MetroHealth Hospital. He was affectionately

known as “Mooch or Moocho” by family and friends.

William attended Cleveland Public Schools. While attending East High

School he played and became the “star” quarterback. His stats spoke

volumes about his passion, dedication, and love for the game and team.

In 2000, William married the love of his life Contessa Hoskins. Four

beautiful boys were created from that union. William worked as a

Computer Technician for 14+ years. During his career, he attained several

credentials which included Cisco Certified Network Associate (CNAA),

Network+, Apple Certified Associate (ACA), Comp TIA A+ Technician,

and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. He also loved taking pictures

and jumped at opportunity to capture precious moments, especially when it

came to family and social events. William was always on the scene with his

creative backgrounds and lavish photo cases.

Other interest included traveling, enjoying nature, listening to jazz, art, and

plants. Did you know that he played the saxophone? This man practiced

daily and almost became as good as his favorite jazz musician Paul Taylor.

All in all, William aka Mooch was an amazing father, husband, brother,

nephew, and friend with many talents and passions that he loved sharing

with those he encountered. William loved to talk. Every conversation

there was a lesson to be learned. William was also a barber has a teenager

in school he would cut hair in the bathroom that's where he practice on

his principle, teachers, and friends and became very good at cutting hair.

William loved to travel. If he could have traveled this whole world he

would have. He kept a globe of the world and always talked about where he

wanted to go next. William always called himself the president that never

was. He was so smart and intelligent he always said he could take over the

world like one of his favorite cartoons pinky and the brain. He also called

his self chef Mooch he would whip up a dish in no time. He smoked the

house up but the dish was always delicious. William wore many hats. If it

needed to be done he may not have been the best for the job but was done

to the best of his ability.

On Monday, December 23, 2019, William was called home at the early

age of 42 to be with the Lord. William was preceded in death by his

grandparents on both sides,William Johnson, Annie Ashley, Rafala (Green)

Harris, Robert L. Harris, aunt and uncles.

He is survived by his life partner Contessa Hoskins, children: Darnell Johnson,

Tarez Johnson, Trevon Johnson, and Darius Johnson, Grandchildren:

Darnell Johnson Jr. and Almina Johnson, Parents: Betty Johnson and

William Harris Brothers: Frederick Johnson and Georgio Johnson Sister:

Dominque Johnson, and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.