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William E. "B.J." Johnson

4/27/1937 - 12/24/2017

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Obituary For William E. "B.J." Johnson

William E. “B.J.” Johnson, 80, of Wintersville, Ohio died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Steubenville on April 27, 1937 the son of the late James W. and Margaret Hamilton Johnson. He was preceded also in death by his wife Sandra L. McClain Johnson whom he married on March 5, 1995; sister Dolores Colmer; brother Raymond Johnson and step son Richard A. Cole II. Bill retired from Weirton Steel Co. as a crane operator after 35 years of service and was also employed at Timet. He was a member of Wintersville U. M. Church and a 1955 graduate of Steubenville High School. He served in the US Army Airborne from 1955-1958 and US Marine Corps. from 1958-1961. Bill also held membership with Steubenville Masonic Lodge 45, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville, Steubenville Shrine Club (chairman of crippled children since 1983), Aladdin Temple of Columbus, ASHAC Aladdin Shrine Hospital Assn. and served on the Board of Governors in Erie, PA. He was a Kentucky Colonel and member of Wellsburg Moose Lodge. He is survived by his children Marilyn (Brian) Haught of Follansbee, WV, Peggy (Kevin) Craft of Wellsburg, WV, Brian (Gloria) Johnson of Follansbee, WV and Bobby (Shele) Johnson of Wintersville; six grandchildren Nicole, Marcy, Justin, Katie, Tanner and Hunter; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Clint Quillen officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben. Masonic services Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Steubenville Shrine Club.

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  • 09/03/2024

    William "Brian" Johnson

  • 09/03/2024

    Lee Ann Reid

  • 09/03/2024

    J. Davis

    I wish all who loved William Johnson peace and comfort in their time of loss. I didn't know Mr. Johnson personally, but when he entered my life, he transformed it for the better. When Mr. Johnson was introduced to my family, I was a young boy who could barely walk, and there was little hope my condition would improve. He was the miracle I needed. Through his work as a Shriner, Mr. Johnson made it possible for me to receive treatments that fixed my condition, and before I left elementary school I could walk and run as well as my peers. I ran track in High School, and took great joy in hiking through nature, things that would have seemed impossible before he impacted my life. This world has lost a bright light. May God comfort those who loved him.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on December 27, 2017 Peggy, Kevin and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy, and know that you are always in the thoughts and prayers of this Oklahoma family. Zachary and Lisa Taylor

  • 09/03/2024

    Patrick, Nicole, and Casey Kelly

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    Kathie (Hamilton) Rutherford

  • 09/03/2024

    the Prime Time Senior Citizen Center, Steubenville, Ohio

  • 09/03/2024

    Rick Gracie

    I worked with BJ at WSX. Had a lot of good times. Rest In Peace Brother Johnson.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mike and Carol Donohue

  • 09/03/2024

    Michael Andrew Donohue

    To the family of Bill Johnson very sorry to hear about your loss. Knew Bill in the mill. He and Sandy baby sat my nephews Nick and Nathan. Both wonderful people A terrible loss. Prayers for Bill and the family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Marilyn Haught

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was ordered on December 25, 2017

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