The Richmond Times Dispatch published this obituary for William I. Johnson in January 1938.
William I. Johnson
William I. Johnson, well known and aged citizen, died Saturday night at his home, 900 North Harrison Street. Funeral arrangements will be completed today at the C. P. Hayes Funeral Home, 727 North Second Street, where they will be announced later. Mr. Johnson was active in fraternal, church and business circles here for more than 60 years. He had been in ill health for some time.
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia), January 3, 1938