Billy "Bill" L. Johnson, 83 of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Bill was a lifelong resident of the Hixson/Soddy Daisy area. He made his living as a pressman, but he most enjoyed being outside and working in his yard. He could plant and make anything grow. He especially loved watching and feeding the birds.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Della Johnson, two brothers, Herbert and Bobby Johnson, and one sister Undine Harvey.

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Carolyn Sue, who he loved better than anything in the world and he told her so every day. His children by marriage and time are Stacy Wallin of Chickamauga, Jan Pitts (Scott) of Chickamauga, and Jenifer Taylor of Rock Spring. His Grandchildren, Kenny Wallin of Trenton, Tosha Salazar (Juan) of Trenton, Corbin Wallin of Chickamauga who loved to help Pappaw in the yard and show him computer games, Hannah Raines (Brannon) of Augusta, Miriam Sathrum (John) of Chattanooga, Rebekah Pitts (Jacob Bell) of Valdosta, Haden Templeton (Hannah) of Chickamauga and Trevor Templeton of Rock Spring.Great grandchildren, Brian Wallin, Kendall Wallin, Alexis McBee, Meia McBee, Ian McGinnis, Emerson, Barrett, and Finleigh Raines (his art and game-playing buddies), and little Charlie on the way. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, March 15, 2024 in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Sean Landes officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery with Les Sewell, Lynn Maynor, Vernon Lee, Tim Johnson, Scott Pitts, and Greg Templeton serving as pallbearers.  Family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremations Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.