Plant City Observer

Obituary: Billy Royce Johnson

Billy Royce Johnson, 71, of Dover, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.

Mr. Johnson was a native of Turkey Creek. He was the only son of Henry and Sible Henderson Johnson. He was a physician’s assistant and O.R. Tech at South Florida Baptist Hospital for over 30 years and was a member of Faith Lighthouse Church. He was a singer, piano player, floral designer and gardener, and he loved football. He was a graduate of Turkey Creek High School.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris Collier Johnson; daughters, Cheryl (Kenneth) Smith, Patsy (John) Sapp and Debbie (Larry) Weaver; siblings, Travis Johnson and Melba Williams; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, John Sapp Jr.; and siblings, Rev. Wayne Johnson and Rev. Kenneth Johnson.

The family received friends Friday, Nov. 13, at Haught Funeral Home. A funeral service followed.

Online condolences may be left for the family at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

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