Obituary of Billy Johnson

Billy Joe Johnson, 71, of Independence, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at his home. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a retired supervisor at Duro Bag Company; and enjoyed raccoon hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Billy was a member of the Sun Valley Coon Hunters and Campbell County Coon Hunters. He is survived by his two children; Ronda Gale Johnson, and Roger (Lindsey) Dale Johnson; five brothers, Pete, Tommy, Frank, Paul, and Hiram Johnson Jr. Seven sisters, Carless Ann Jett, Kate Spencer, Evelyn Sparks, Jane Seigle, Linda Terry, Wanda Roork, and Shirley Palmer; two grandchildren Ainsley and Aaron Johnson; and his two best friends Terry Collins and Brian Rider. Billy is preceded in death by his loving wife Cathy Faye Johnson, two brothers, Ken Davidson and Jim Johnson; and one sister Lee Smith. Visitation for Billy will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 11 to 1 pm with funeral services following at 1pm at Chambers & Grubbs Independence. Burial will be held at Independence Cemetery. At Billy's request, please dress casual.