William "Bill" Carroll Johnson

Mr. William "Bill" Carroll Johnson, age 80, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Roane Medical Center with his family surrounding him. He was born on November 5, 1945 to Murphy E. Johnson and Thelma Dyer Johnson in Knoxville, TN. He was a manager for several years with Walmart and Dollar General and was able to retire from both careers after over 26 years. He was of the Baptist faith and loved being with his family. He is preceded in death by: wife: Sharon Johnson; parents: Murphy E. Johnson and Thelma Dyer Johnson; and son: Kevin Riggs. He is survived by: 

Daughters: Deborah (Greg) Long                                                                        of Louisville, TN

                   Melissa (Bryne Lowe) Rentschler                                                      of Rockwood, TN

Son: Keith (Linda) Riggs                                                                                       of Harriman, TN

Grandchildren: AJ Rentschler                                                                                of Rockwood, TN

                         Anthony Riggs                                                                               of Rockwood, TN

                         William Riggs                                                                                 of Rockwood, TN

                         Rachel (Andrew) Crook                                                                   of Washington

                          Emma Long                                                                                   of Johnson City, TN

                          Kaylie Lowe                                                                                   of Rockwood, TN

                           Amanda Ellison                                                                              of Harriman, TN

                           Heather Ellison                                                                               of Harriman, TN

                           Jasper "Brother" Ellison                                                                  of Harriman, TN

Great Grandchild: Bryson Borum                                                                               of Harriman, TN

Sister: Janie Martin                                                                                                     of Louisville, KY

Family will receive friends on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a service to follow and Bro. Mickey Leffew officiating. Burial will take place after the service at Oak Grove Cemetery. Evans Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Mr. William "Bill" Carroll Johnson.