Background
Johnson, William Woodward was born on February 16, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Dewey Hodges and Mabel Marie (Woodward) Johnson.
Johnson, William Woodward was born on February 16, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Dewey Hodges and Mabel Marie (Woodward) Johnson.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University South Carolina. HHD (honorary), Lander College, 1973.
With North Carolina National Bank National Bank South Carolina, Columbia, since 1954, senior vice president, 1960-1963, executive vice president, 1963-1965, president, 1965-1979, chairman board, president, chief executive officer, 1979-1980, chairman board, chief executive officer, from 1980, now chairman board. Board directors Liberty Corporation.
Trustee University South Carolina Business Partnership Foundation, Benedict College, Converse College. Member advisory council Furman University. Chairman South Carolina State Ports Authority.
Legislator South Carolina General Assembly. Campaign chairman drive for United Fund Lexington, Richland Counties, 1964. Chairman South Carolina drive Radio Free Europe.
Board directors National Urban League, Columbia Urban League. Former chairman Augusta National Golf Course.
Married Sarah Pierrine Baker, July 26, 1951. Children: Jennifer, Marie, Sally, Jane.