William Oliver Johnson

Life Reflections William O. Johnson, born May 17, 1965 in Robertson, Missouri to the union of Kathryn and Millard Johnson, Jr. William was the 7th of 7 children. William O. Johnson's loved ones who preceded him in death were: his wife, Germaine Johnson, father, Millard R. Johnson, Jr., grandfather, Millard R. Johnson, Sr., grandmother, Bessie Butler and brother, John K. Johnson. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He continued to be a member of the first Missionary Baptist Church of Robertson under the leadership of Rev. Cornelius J. Osby. William graduated from McCluer North High School in 1983. On May 15, 1992, William was united in holy matrimony to his high school sweetheart Germaine Williams and to this union 2 children were born. William attended Rankers Technical School where he studied automotive mechanics. he was employed by a host of companies in different positions, whatever the position he would get the job done. William's primary love was auto mechanics and car repair. He made himself available to all that needed car repairs, no matter what time of day, no matter what the repair. He was like the postal service, "Thru rain, sleet or snow". Rock, Da Producer, and Rock Steady were some of the nick-names that he was affectionately called by family and friends. He enjoyed life. William was known by some of his trademark responses: "I got 99 problems but money ain't one of em", "You mad, you jealous or both", "Smile turn your frown upside down", and "Stay prayed up". William leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Kathryn Johnson, step mother, Barbara Johnson, 2 children, Brandon (Crystal), Brittany (Jermaine), 9 grandsons: kyvonte', Ja'mon, Torrian, Bro'klyn, Germaine, Darnell, Zakai, Blake, Braylon, 5 siblings: Dwight (Jacquelyn), Debra (Earl), Karen, Johnny, Lillian; sister-in-law, Linda of Phoenix, Arizona and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a number of special friends. Interment:Oak Grove Cemetery7800 St. Charles Rock roadSt. Louis, MO 63114 . Visitation Sunday, Sep 30, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM First M.B. Church of Robertson 356 Woodlawn Hazelwood, MO 63042 Funeral Service Monday, Oct 01, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM First M.B. Church of Robertson 356 Woodlawn Hazelwood, MO 63042