William Bernard Johnson
Franklin Furnace-William Bernard Johnson, 76, of Franklin Furnace passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at Crystal Care of Franklin Furnace. William was born July 20, 1941 in Franklin Furnace, Ohio to the late Dennis Bernard and Ethel Collins Johnson. William had been employed as an operator at Mills Pride. He attended Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Burnice Arthur Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a son, William “BJ” Johnson and a sister, Geraldine. William is survived by Nancy Johnson, his companion for the past several years, two daughters, Denise Johnson and Rebecca Johnson Macri; two brothers, James of Lucasville and John of Baltimore MD; a sister, Donna Hammonds of Franklin Furnace; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday, September 15, 2017 at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg with Pastor Chris Oiler officiating and interment to follow in Haverhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the service time at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 15, 2017. Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrison-pyles.com.
