William “Bill” L. Johnson, 70, of rural Claypool, passed at 2:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18, near Claypool in an automobile accident.

He was born on March 26, 1947 in Kosciusko County to Leroy Jud and Rose E. (Miller) Johnson.

He married on March 23, 1968 in Columbus to Carolyn Pletcher, she survives.

Bill was a lab technician at Zimmer Orthopedics retiring after 44 years.

He was a 1965 graduate of Warsaw High School. He was a member of the Warsaw Wesleyan Church and the Silver Lake Wesleyan Church. He taught Sunday School and Bible study at both churches for many years. He loved to golf especially at Raccoon Run Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife: Carolyn; his daughter Heather (Jack) Yell, San Angelo, Texas; his son: Troy (Anita) Johnson, Warsaw; five grandchildren; his special friend, Shane Newsome, Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Rose.

A timie of visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24. at Silver Lake Wesleyan Church, with the service following directly after. Reverend Duane Seitz will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to: Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana

Memorial Contributions to: Silver Lake Wesleyan Church