Willard D. "Bill" Johnson, 84, of Forsyth, IL passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 1, 2010) in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 4, 2010) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Forsyth United Methodist Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Bill was born on August 24, 1926 in Decatur, IL, the son of Harold and Eunice (Burke) Johnson. Bill married Betty Gillen on August 22, 1948. Bill worked for Wagner Casting Co. and retired from the Village of Forsyth as the Water Superintendent. Bill was a WWII Veteran and served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Forsyth United Methodist Church.
He will be missed dearly by friends and family; his beloved wife of sixty-two years: Betty Johnson of Forsyth, IL; children: Stanley (Sandy) Johnson of Sykesville, MD, Karen (Mike) Melton of Girard, IL, Brian Johnson of Decatur, IL, Julie (Kirk) Jurgens of Lovington, IL, Lisa (Kevin) Bowers of Argenta, IL; brothers: Connie Johnson of Decatur, IL, Richard (Dottie) Johnson of Texas, Jim Johnson of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Delores.
Latest Memories
As kids growing up it seemed like we spent half our time in your backyard. I remember the Holidays and reunions that we all spent together and I will always remember Uncle Bill's big laugh, his contagious smile and his hearty appetite. I remember Uncle Bill helping me get a summer job at Wagner Castings when I was going to college and really needed the money. For that I will be forever grateful. I remember Uncle Bill as a loving husband, a loving father, a loving grandfather and a man of simple pleasures. A man of character, of virture and integrity. I hope when I leave this world, I can be remembered the same way.
With all my love............
Steve
Latest Condolences
| Mark Westcott |
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September 2, 2010 |
My Deepest Sympathy for your loss, Bill was such a kind and nice man. I know he is with Jesus now and he will be looking down upon you, until the day you are reunited together in Heaven.
