Gretna……William Posye "Billy" Johnson, age 89 of Gretna died Monday, May 4, 2020 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.

Born November 20, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Watson Posye Johnson and Louise Maisie McCormick Johnson.  He was predeceased by his wife, Emma Jean Nuckols Johnson; a son, Milton Lee Johnson; a sister-in-law, Ida Johnson; two infant sisters; and a sister in spirit and love, Ruby Allen Coffey.  Mr. Johnson was a member and former Superintendent of Sunday School at St. Andrews United Methodist Church.  He was a farmer and took over Mt. Airy Roller Mills at the age of 17 due to the death of his father.  Mr. Johnson was a member of the Masons, Polk Lodge 61 A.F. & A.M.  He was active in many organizations and served on many boards including the Pittsylvania Soil and Water Conservation District Board, Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board, Pittsylvania County Farm Bureau, USDA Farm Services Agency County Committee, USDA ASCS Community Committee, Renan Young Farmers, and Climax Ruritan Club.

He is survived by one son, William Posye Johnson II and wife, Jo
Ellen of Fincastle; one daughter, Martha Moore and husband, Curtis of Mineral; one brother, Stanley Johnson of Woodbridge; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Christine Moore, Victoria Ann Moore, and William Posye Johnson III.

Private graveside services will be conducted at Gretna Burial Park by Rev. Kyle Uselton with Masonic Rites by Polk Lodge 61 A.F. & A.M.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, to your local fire and rescue squad, or to the Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Educational Foundation, 7308 Hanover Green Drive, Suite 100 Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .