William “Sapp” Johnson, 80, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.

He was born August 17, 1937, in Taylor County, to the late William Henry and Cleophas Goldsmith Johnson and was preceded in death by his wife; Geneva Flowers Johnson in 2007.

Survivors include:

Three daughters – Linda Bea Johnson of Illinois, Sherri Matthews (Oscar) and Britnee Posey all of Campbellsville

One brother – Don Johnson (Rose) of Florida

Three sisters – Harriett Jackson of Atlanta, GA, Adeline Johnson of Aurora, IL, Jackie Johnson of Campbellsville

Three grandchildren – Shaun Johnson (Tanisha), Sherita Johnson, Antaues Simmons (Liz)

Nine great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery

Visitation on Friday from 5:00-8:00 P.M.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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