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William Grover “W. G.” Johnson

William Grover “W. G.” Johnson, 80, passed away April 25, 2020, at Meadville Convalescent Home, Meadville, MS. He was born on March 30, 1940, in Crosby, MS.

 

Mr. Johnson served as 5th District Supervisor for the Wilkinson County Board of Supervisors from 1984-2007 when he retired. He enjoyed helping others

and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Liberty, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; A.J. and Inez Johnson and one brother, Joseph C. Johnson.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59, years, Billie C. Johnson; three daughters, Cheryl Fullerton of Natchez,

Katherine Jackson and husband, Rockey of Gloster,

Melissa Lemoine and husband, Preston, of Bude, and one son, Jonathan Johnson, and wife, Angela of Crosby; brothers, A.J. Johnson, and wife, Dolly of Natchez,

Bobby Johnson and wife, Sherry of Crosby; sister, Ethel Dowling, and husband, Mark of Macclenny, Florida; sister-in-law, Ann Johnson of Crosby;

and two aunts, Orilla Joseph and Edna Durham and husband, Earlie.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Jennifer Harvey and husband Kevin, Justin Arnold and wife Jessica,

William Aubrey Smith, Ethan Baxter, Laura Baxter; great-grandchildren, Blayne Duck, Lane, and Emory Harvey, Jax Arnold, Paisley,

and John Arlis Baxter, Anastasia, Dakota and Dominic, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis TN 38748-0142

5 comments

  • Comment Link Gwen Joseph Durham Wednesday, 29 April 2020 14:54 posted by Gwen Joseph Durham

    Deepest sympathies to the Johnson and Day families.

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  • Comment Link Linda Forman Wednesday, 29 April 2020 09:37 posted by Linda Forman

    I am so sorry....he was a great man , remember him in my younger years, know he will be missed greatly. Love and Prayers for all the family.

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  • Comment Link Doug and Sandy Partin Tuesday, 28 April 2020 12:17 posted by Doug and Sandy Partin

    We are so sorry for your lost. W.G. Was a good friend and will be missed.

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  • Comment Link Jennings Holloway Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:31 posted by Jennings Holloway

    My sincere condolences to WG’s entire family.
    Our thoughts are prayers are with all of his family in this time of grief.

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  • Comment Link Brenda Nettles Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:11 posted by Brenda Nettles

    Sorry for y’all’s loss.

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