Willard Arnold Johnson

1862–1923 (age 61)

Biography

Willard Arnold Johnson, born in 1862, was a devoted member of Memphis, contributing to the city’s civic and social fabric through thoughtful engagement during a period of continued growth and renewal.

He is remembered for his strong sense of duty and the empathy he showed to others, leaving a lasting impression on those who shared in his work and friendship before his death in 1923.

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