Some may have known him .... William "Bill" Johnson KYCH, passed away on Monday June 17th, 2013. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. Masonic services will follow at 8 p.m.
News Death Notice
JOHNSON, William L. "Bill" 89, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1923 in Gaston, Indiana the son of Raymond L. and Julia M. (Cushman) Johnson. Bill was an active member of High Street United Methodist Church. He was a Freemason for 69 years. Bill was a member of Harmony Lodge #8 in Urbana, Dayton York Rite "Knight of the York Cross of Honor", Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton "32°" and an Ambassador Emeritus for the Antioch Shrine in Dayton.
JOHNSON, William L. "Bill" 89, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1923 in Gaston, Indiana the son of Raymond L. and Julia M. (Cushman) Johnson. Bill was an active member of High Street United Methodist Church. He was a Freemason for 69 years. Bill was a member of Harmony Lodge #8 in Urbana, Dayton York Rite "Knight of the York Cross of Honor", Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton "32°" and an Ambassador Emeritus for the Antioch Shrine in Dayton.
He earned his BS in Agriculture from Purdue University. He was a local Realtor, Businessman and Politician. He was active in Metro Ministry, was instrumental in starting Project Women, Center Street Community Center and helped establish the full time Jail Chaplin for the Springfield Jail.
He is survived by his daughter, Connie (Joe) Flanly of Urbana; grandchildren, Major Randel (Doreen) Rogers, Ronald Rogers, Mike (Pamela) Stoops; step-children, Pam Weber, Diane (Charles) Garen, Harry Fisher; step-grandchildren, Aaron (Sarah) Simowitz, Adam Weber, Wendy (Josh) Kyser; as well as several great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nancy Stoops; sister, Marietta Applegate. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. Masonic services will follow at 8 p.m. Following Bill's wishes his body will be cremated and internment will be held at the convenience of the family in Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch Shrine Foundation, 107 E. 1st Street, Dayton, OH 45402-1214. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
Published in Springfield News-Sun on June 18, 2013
Please keep Bill's Daughter and the rest of his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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