William "Bill" David Johnson, Sr.

William David "Bill" Johnson, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Hope High School, attended National Park Community College and the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. He was employed by the city police of Hope. Bill retired with the rank of sergeant from the Arkansas Highway Police. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Malvern. He is survived by his wife, of 45 years, Linda Austin Johnson; son, William David Johnson, Jr. (Michelle); daughter, Rebecca Johnson; granddaughter, Brooke DeMontmolin; great-grandson, Ethan Sheets; brother, Jimmy Johnson (Susan); sister-in-law, Jane Struckman (Fred); and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home, Malvern. Funeral Service will be Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, in Hope. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 531 Main Street, Malvern, Ark. 72104 or the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.