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William Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON, JR., William Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Mr. William Louis Johnson, Jr. husband of Betty Mosley Johnson of Summervile, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Johnson, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM Friday, January 23, 2009, at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave., Summervillle. The family will receive friends this Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rite of Committal will be at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Mr. Johnson was born in Charleston the son of Dorothy Josephine Linton Johnson and William Louis Johnson, Sr. on Thursday, October 25, 1934. He was a graduate of Bishop England High School and attended Clemson University. Mr. Johnson retired after 47 years of faithful service with Bell South and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He will be remembered as a kind, compasionate and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Johnson was predeceased by a brother, Anthony L. Johnson and a sister, Annette J. Furlong. Surviving are his wife Betty M. Johnson of Summerville, three children, William L. Johnson III of Alabama, Buffy Annette Hicks and Anthony J. Johnson; two step sons, Edward S. Gieger and Michael C. Gieger; a sister, Helen J. Kennedy, a brother, Eugene Richards Johnson, eight grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of Charleston. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Beloved Church Building Fund, 28 Sumter Ave., Summerville, SC 29483. Arragements by JAMES A McALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2009.

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Gregory Kennedy

February 19, 2009

I always looked forward and enjoyed talking with Uncle Bill. I have a lot of good memories of Uncle Bill. He had some of the best stories and a had great sense of humor. I look forward to seeing him again one day.

Julie Shuffler

January 27, 2009

So sorry to hear about your loss. It has been a while since I thought about Bill as he and his family were part of my younger childhood. I do remember he taught me how to ride a bike without training wheels in one day spent at his house playing with Buffy. That is my one long term memory of him and how he touched my young life forever. He will be missed by us all. God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.
Julie Shuffler (Gerald Burkhardt's daughter)

Gene and Mildred Clark

January 26, 2009

Gene and I enjoyed being with Bill and I would see him often in Capt. Ds getting something to eat there, or to go. He was a sweet dear man and he is going to be truly missed by both of us. I'm so sorry that we didn't know about his passing until now. But please know that you and the family will be in our constant prayers as you grieve his passing. The world has lost a true gentleman.

Cecilia Kennedy Boswell

January 24, 2009

My deepest sympathies are with you and all in your family in the loss of Bill. I know he will be missed by all of those who knew him. My prayers are with all in this time of loss.

Anne Gaines

January 23, 2009

Uncle Bill was a generous, warm-hearted man with a quick wit. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Betty and all the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Anne Gaines

GERALD AND DIANN BURKHARDT

January 22, 2009

BETTY WE WERE SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT BILL WE WILL TRUELY MISS HIM AND WILL REMEMBER ALL THE YEARS WE SHARED GROWING UP AS FAMILY I KNOW EDDIE,GENE AND JIMMY WILL MEET HIM AT THE GATE WHAT A REUNION AND PARTY. GOD HAS TRUELY BLESSED US WITH SOME VERY GOOD MEMORIES OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY KEEP IN TOUCH WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LIFE WE SHARED .GOD BLESS GERALD AND DIANN BURKHARDT.

Greg Furlong

January 22, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Great Uncle Billy's passing. He was a great man and will continue to be a great spirit watching over his flock.

Greg Jen Nate and Sarah Furlong.

BEA MCCULLOCH

January 22, 2009

A WONDER FULL MAN WILL BE MISSED,,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
WE LOVED BILLY VERY MUCH
OUR LOVE COMES TO YOU IN YOUR SORROW
BEA AND JIM MCCULLOCH

Amanda Holtsberry

January 22, 2009

Grandfather, I will always love you. You will continue to live through me in so many ways. I will never forget your smile, sense of humor, and the love and compassion you always showed. You will always be remembered and missed. I Love You!

Buffy Hicks

January 22, 2009

William Johnson has six grandchildren
Amanda Hicks Holtsberry, Michael Tooley, Dylon Hickey, Harlee Ayers, Ryder Shingler Johnson, And Weston Johnson, his grandchildren I know would want me to say goodbye to him for them. They love him and will miss him greatly.

Alison

January 22, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Uncle Bill was such a wonderful, optimistic man. I will pray for your family in these hard times.

Buffy Hicks

January 22, 2009

Bill was a wonderful father. He had a great heart, he would always go out of his way to help those that needed it. he use to call me monkin, short for monkey. I guess it was because when I was little i could never sit still. I love you dad and will miss you greatly.

Jim & Pam Henderson

January 22, 2009

When life separates you from a love one
Know it is only their soul, saying goodbye
to the body,
Remember his spirit will always be beside you
Now free of all pain and suffering.
Rest in peace, as you will be missed

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