Charles Billie Johnson, 78, of St. Louis passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014.

He was born in Philadelphia, MS on December 11, 1935, to the late Lucille Irene Honbarger and Bruce Elbert Johnson.

He married ex-wife Eloise Key September 25, 1954. She was born January 25, 1939 and passed away Friday, August 15, 2014.

Bill had a found admiration for Billiards and was once the Missouri 8 Ball Champion. His other interests include, but not limited to, Basketball, His Children, Grandchildren and old TV shows.

He was retired after 37 amazing years from McDonnell Douglas.

Bill is survived by 4 siblings; John Johnson, Betty Cox, Annette Hutchins and Elizabeth Teets, the late David Johnson, Ayer Wayne Johnson, and Elbert Johnson. He is also survived by four children; Gerald Franklin Johnson (Debbie Johnson) of O’Fallon, Helen Irene LeMaster (Dean LeMaster) of Florissant, Julie Lynn Johnson (Debbie Giedinghagen) of Troy, MO, Gary Allen Johnson (Robin Johnson) of Maryland Heights and his late son Charles William Johnson.

He is also survived by six grandchildren; Eric Russell, Sean Lafoy, Casey Hutchings (Melisa Hutchings), Rebecca Johnson (John Zurian), Kylee Johnson, Bryan Johnson and late grandson Jesse Lafoy. Additionally survived by his great grandchildren; Aiden Johnson West, Bailey Zurian and Isabella Cortez.

A viewing was held at Alexander-White Funeral home on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

In memory of Bill, contributions are encouraged to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of St. Louis, MO.http://www.cff.org/getinvolved/manywaystogive/makeadonation