Bill Johnson, 76, of 5072 Kortwright Road, Ashville, N.Y., passed away April 12, 2021 in his sleep in Foley, Ala.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1945 in Jamestown, N.Y., and was the son of Richard and Lillian Johnson. He graduated Jamestown High School in 1963.

Bill was the owner of WJ Enterprises where he was a car dealer since 1978; his passion was his hot rods and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years Karen Lawson Johnson, two sons: Aaron Johnson of Jamestown and Jesse Johnson of Myrtle Beach S.C., and a granddaughter Penelope Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother and an infant daughter.

Cremation was performed by Cason Funeral Home in Foley, Ala.