Joseph William Johnson, age 73, of Hohenwald passed away at his home surrounded by his family on the evening of December 3.

He was born on October 19, 1948, in Wilmington, DE to the late Paul Keylor Johnson and Mary Carmel. He was a United States Army Veteran and a truck driver by trade. He and his family moved all over the country before settling on Arkansas Road in Hohenwald in 1999. His family described him as a wonderful, honest, strong, and loving man - someone who worked hard for his family but also worked hard for God.

He is survived by his son, Matthew (Amanda) Johnson of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Teressa Johnson of Nashville and Mary Malbon; sons, Steven Johnson and Paul Johnson, both of Nashville; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Johnson, wife Elaine Johnson & son Andrew Johnson.

Visitation with the family was held on Tuesday evening, December 7 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.

A private burial will take place in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.