William Johnson

1895–1981 (age 86)

Biography

William Johnson (1895–1981) offered decades of leadership as a local businessman and civic benefactor, guiding enterprises that provided stable employment while also taking time to serve on philanthropic boards.

He championed neighborhood improvement and educational initiatives, and Graceland Cemetery now marks the quiet resting place of a man who valued service as much as success.

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