William "Bill" Thomas Johnson of 606 Briarwood Drive, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 19, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, May 21, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Johnson was born April 24, 1929 in Buckingham, VA, son of the late William Bransford and Ruby Rebecca Jones Johnson. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Eden and the retired vice-president of Solite Corporation. Mr. Johnson was civically active as a member of The Lions Club as well as a Mason with Stonewall Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #200 for over 50 years. Surviving are his four children, Bill Johnson and wife, Mary of Norwood, Tommy Johnson, Joy Conner and husband, George, and Jennifer Boyte and husband, Darrell, all of Eden; six grandchildren, Kendall Priest of Winston-Salem, Eric Johnson of Greensboro, Caitlyn Boyte of Winston-Salem, Hunter Boyte of Eden, Jenny Conner of Greensboro, and Megan Conner of Nashville, TN; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Boatwright Johnson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (12 noon to 1 pm) at Fair Funeral Home and other times they will gather at the home of his daughter, Jennifer Boyte, 435 Greenway Drive in Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation, 117 E. Kings Hwy, Eden, NC 27288; or to Rockingham County Humane Society, 205 Boone Road, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the Johnson family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jennifer: Lynn, Holli, Mallory and I want you to know that you are in our prayers, and we pray for God's presence in this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.
Scott & Lynn Flanagan
we are very sorry for your loss. DORIS EDWARDS & JT HALE,JR &QUALITY CLEANERS
Doris Edwards
Bill, Tommy, Joy, and Jennifer, Please accept my and Mariam's condolences in the lost of your father. Bill was a special guy around 1st Presbyteriam for many years and we will miss him greatly.
Jim Wilson
Jennifer and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Prayers Always, LuAnne, Jeffery and Nicole Payne
LuAnne Payne
My love and prayers are with you all. May God bless you with comfort always.
ann slaydon
To all the family of Bill, he was always a good friend to me. When I worked at Solite, he always had a funny story to tell me about his travels. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad time. I am out of town but I will be thinking of you all. Brenda
Brenda Hearne
Joy and Tommy, Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Stephanie Roberson
Joy and Jennifer, Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sibyl Carter
Sibyl Carter
We are so very sorry for your loss, you are ALL in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God give you comfort... I remember seeing Bill at Mitchell's every time we went to eat there years ago! He was always smiling.
Hagan Pace
Joy, George & Jenny, We are truely sorry for your loss. You and the rest of your family will be in our prayers. Love, Kelley, Don, Kasey & Emily Pulliam
Kelley Pulliam
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time - God will give you the strength now and in the days to follow. I know Bill is smiling as he is now in no more pain and is reunited with his beloved Joyce.
Susan Stewart Stultz
Joy, Tommy and family. Please know how sorry we were to hear of you daddy's loss. You all were so good to him and I know he knew he was loved. Please rest in knowing he is out of his suffering and he and your Mom have been reunited to truly live happily ever after. They were such a dignified couple and your children are true reflections of there love. I wish I could be there, but I'll visit another time. God bless you all. Our love.
Debbie & Myron Horton
Tommy and family - Sending my condolences. I know you will miss your father, but I hope it is a consolation to you to know that he is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myra Pratt
Dear Johnson Family, We are very sorry for your loss of your dad. Take comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering and is at peace. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tim, Beth, Austin, and Haley
The Shelton Family
Darrell & Jennifer, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I pray that God will be with you during your time of loss. With sympathy,
Kathy Wilkerson
My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Continue to remember the wonderful memories of your dad and beautiful mom. Time doesn't heal for me but our Lord can certainly heal those hard days ahead. Love to all and especially Jenny, Barbara Gammons
Barbara Gammons
I met MR Johnson at diVita He was a dear sweet man He talked about his childen with much love and pride.He is now with his beloved wife and at peace. May you all you know the comfort of GOD
Edna Brown
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