William David Johnson, 75

ELLENDALE - William David Johnson of Ellendale passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 75.

Mr. Johnson was born in Wilmington, son of the late Wesley A. and Evelyn (Hayes) Johnson.

He worked as a truck driver for King Cole, Milton, for 22 years.

Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was an avid stock car fan and enjoyed hunting.

Mr. Johnson was a loving husband and father, and treasured time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anna (Kimmey) Johnson; his children, Debbie Willey of Lewes, Wendy Jalot of Wilmington, N.C., William E. Johnson of Seaford, Jennifer Johnson of Ellendale, Kim Dorman of Gumboro and David Johnson of Ellendale; 12 grandchildren, Gina Pepper, Tresa Jalot, Shelby Lynn Givens, Rob Dorman, Suzanne Jalot, Billy Johnson, Gregory Johnson, Brion Johnson, Johnna Jalot, Harvey Dorman, Kelly Voshell and James Johnson; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Myers Johnson of Milton, and John Johnson of Seaford; and two sisters, Libby Hastings of Laurel, and Jane Riggins of Salisbury, Md.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services Inc., 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call one hour earlier.

Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro.