Bill Johnson

December 1, 1936 - May 11, 2018

Bill Johnson, age 81 of 798 Mahogany Rock Road, Sparta, NC passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born December 1, 1936 in Alleghany County to the late Henry Jack and Alma Dickens Johnson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bruce Odus Johnson. Bill was a deacon at Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and gardening. Bill was an all-around good guy. He is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Imogene Medley Johnson of the home; one brother, Mack Johnson and wife Treva of Ennice; three sisters, Eva Sue Crouse of Ennice, Gnell Carpenter of Rockwell, Lorene Brooks of Ennice; special niece, Betty Jo Long; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Bill at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Hugh Miller, Elder Gwyn Hamm, and Reverend Russell Sheets officiating. Interment will follow in Saddle Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Saddle Mountain Cemetery Fund, c/o Claude Cleary, 2221 Saddle Mountain Church Road, Ennice, NC 28623. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Forsyth Medical Center. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Johnson family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.