William "Bill" Arthur Johnson's Obituary
William “Bill” Arthur Johnson, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 4:32 A.M. on Tuesday (07-25-2023) in his home with his family by his side.
Bill was born on October 23, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the son of Everett Charles Johnson and Madeline L. (Creighton) Johnson. He married Mary Lou Peters on June 13, 1964, in Decatur, IL.
Bill loved to play golf, was a big fan of the U of I sports teams and the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed gardening and going cycling.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou of 59 years of marriage; one son: Bradley William Johnson and wife Christie of Suwanee, GA,; two daughters: Amy K. Ford and husband Randy of Decatur, IL, and Elizabeth Johnson and wife Royce Leamon of Magnolia, TX; three grandchildren: Katie Mulazzi and husband Zach of Decatur, GA; Anna Johnson and husband Sam Greaves of Ballwin, MO; and Austin Mundwiler of Decatur, IL; and his beloved dog Pepper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Gloria Whitman.
Memorials may be made to: HSHS Hospice.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com
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