WILLIAM D. JOHNSON

William Johnson

William D. Johnson, 79, of Havana died at 2:37 a.m. Dec. 19, 2021, at his friend Sandra’s house in Lewistown.

He was born April 23, 1942, in Havana, a son of Lloyd and Virginia Stephens Johnson. He married Judith Shilling on May 2, 1965, in Havana. She preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2013.

He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Hubert “Bud” Johnson and Jackie Stephens.

Surviving are one son, Steven (and Beth) Johnson of Lewistown; one brother, Larry Johnson of Canton; one sister, Linda Otto of Havana; special friend, Sandra Welker of Lewistown; and three grandchildren.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-67 and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington with B Battery, 20th Artillery and had a rank of Sergeant (T) E-5.

He was a Teamsters Union Driver. He first worked at Duck Island in Banner. He went on to work for Pete Vonachen and Peoria Blacktop, later owned by Dwayne Cullinan.

He was a member of the Lewistown American Legion Post #1, Havana Masonic Lodge and the Havana Gun Club.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Military rites will be provided by the Lewistown American Legion Post #1 and the Army National Guard Military Honors Unit. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Lewistown American Legion Post #1.

Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 12/22/2021