Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

William “Butch” E. Johnson, II, 78, a 51-year resident of Riva, MD passed away on October 3, 2025. Born on October 4, 1946 in Roanoke, VA, he was adopted by the late William E. Johnson, Sr. and Dora E. Johnson, Butch attended some college before working in the telecommunications sector for Bell Atlantic and Verizon. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, studying Civil War & history, watching sports, taking walks and hanging out with his family.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joanne R. Johnson. He is survived by his three sons, Bob (Donna) Johnson of Fisherville, VA, Matt (Bonnie) Johnson of Woodstock, GA, and Dan (Sarah) Johnson of Annapolis, MD; his daughter, Christin (Bud) Newman of Temecula, CA; his grandsons, Caleb Johnson, Carter Johnson, Evan Johnson, and Buel Newman; and his granddaughters, Alissa Johnson, Meaghan Johnson, and Amiette Newman.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate William's life on Friday, October 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where a memorial service will begin at 2:30 pm.

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William "Butch" E. Johnson, II

William "Butch" E. Johnson, II

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