William Arnold Johnson, Sr., 81, of Danville passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.  Born November 8, 1941, he was the son of the late James Clarence and Louise Gordon Johnson.

Arnold was a very active member of First Church of God Danville.  He had worked full time at Harrodsburg City Fire Department, then as a volunteer for the Boyle County Fire Department where he served as Captain of Engine 3.  He later served on the Boyle County Fire Department Board.  Arnold retired from IBM and from Hitachi where he had worked for over 25 years at each.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Berniece Long Nutgrass Johnson; sons: William "AJ" Arnold (Gayle) Johnson, Jr. of Harrodsburg, David Keith (Hyo-Chu) Johnson of TN, Joseph Glenn Nutgrass of Stanford, and Joshua Clarence Johnson of Danville; daughter, Kristi Allen of Danville; brothers, Marvin (Judy) Johnson of TN and JC (Linda) Johnson of Louisville. 12 grandchildren: Jeremy (Claire) Johnson of Danville, Ben (Sarah) Johnson of Danville, Sydney Reeser of Danville, Conner Playforth of Stanford, Joslynn Nutgrass of Stanford, Madeline Nutgrass of Liberty, Benjamin Layne Nutgrass of Liberty, Morgan Johnson of Danville, Dalton Johnson of Danville, Wyatt Johnson of Danville, Alexandria Allen of Danville, and Kaden Nutgrass of Danville; and 8 great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Rowyn Reeser.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the First Church of God Danville on Harrodsburg Road at 7pm, Monday, July 10, 2023.  A private funeral will be held. Pallbearers are Adam Bradshaw, David Coomer, Ray Hoskins, Randy Boyd, Keith Long, Larry J. Long, and Eddie Sowers. Honorary pallbearers are Clinton Harris, Ricky Catlett, Gary Bastin, John Feather, and Wayne Edwards.

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