Obituary of George William Johnson

Oolitic George William Johnson, 78, of 909 Lafayette Street, Oolitic, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his residence. Born September 24, 1932 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Earl Z. and Irma Cleo (Turner) Johnson. He married Mary Ellen Harrison on August 4, 1951 and she survives. He was a carpenter and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen of Oolitic; a daughter, Kathy Lynn Tillman and husband, Joe of FL two sons, Bill Johnson and wife, Carol, Bret Johnson and wife, Michelle all of Bedford; a brother, Earl Johnson, Jr. of Bloomington and seven grandchildren; Lacey (Johnson) Wagner and husband, Andy, Brady Johnson, Brandt Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Colby Johnson, Cameron Johnson and Sarah (Tillman) Chester and husband, Scott and one great granddaughter, Liberty Grace Chester. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Johnson. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Don Tirey officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill cemetery. Pallbearers are: Joe Tillman, Cameron Johnson, Brandt Johnson, Brady Johnson, Andy Wagner and Scott Chester. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Day & Carter Mortuary.