MANSFIELD, DOCTOR WILLIAM "BILL" JOHNSTON JR. DMD, 86, died peacefully July 24,2012 at The Episcopal Church Home.
As a young man, Bill was a violinist and had first chair in the state youth orchestra. After graduating from Male HS in 1943, he put away his violin and enlisted in the Army Air Corps. After basic training, Bill served with the 15th Air Force and was stationed in Foggia Italy. He flew 21 combat missions over Germany and Austria.
After World War II, Bill returned to Louisville and began his undergraduate studies at The University of Louisville where he received a BA in biology in 1949. While working as an X-Ray technician at St. Joseph Infirmary, he met and later married Juanita Loren Howard. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 6th this year.
He received a DMD degree from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) in 1953. Bill was an extraordinary dentist and was entirely motivated by what was best for his patients. He had a private dental practice in Saint Matthews until 1987 when he left private practice to become a full-time faculty member at the ULSD. A Clinical Professor, he served the school in many capacities including: Acting Chair of the Department of Primary Patient Care, Acting Associate Dean, and Director of Continuing Education.
He truly loved his students and continued to teach until 2009. He believed he was so very fortunate during his professional career to have enjoyed the best of both worlds, teaching students and caring for his patients in his dental practice. The talented violinist hands became the hands of an exceptional artist, practitioner, and educator in practicing and teaching restorative dentistry.
Bill was particularly proud to have established The University of Louisville School of Dentistry Alumni Day which was first held in 1984. This day of dental continuing education was created to honor and show appreciation to the ULSD's many alumni. Bill was humbled and deeply moved when the ULSD renamed its Alumni Day to The William J. Mansfield, Jr. Alumni Day in his honor.
He was a life member of The Louisville Dental Society, The Kentucky Dental Association, and The American Dental Association. He served as President of The Louisville Dental Society and Vice President of The Kentucky Dental Association. He was elected to The American College of Dentists and served as a member of the University of Louisville Dental Alumni Board of Governors. He was also an active member of the Philological Society. He received many teaching awards from his students, colleagues, and the profession including The University of Louisville Distinguished Service Award in 2002.
Bill was an active member of Broadway Baptist Church. He served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was a member of the choir for over 50 years. He was Mayor of the City of Springlee in Saint Matthews and Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Matthews Area Ministries.
Bill loved his family, his church, his patients, his students, his colleagues, his community, and his country.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Howard Mansfield; his son, William Michael Mansfield; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield, and Julie Mansfield Lockhart (Brad), of Cincinnati; his sister, Jean Mansfield Cassady, seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Johnston Mansfield Sr. and Fannie Woods Mansfield and by his sisters Mary Edna Smith and Mildred Louise Skaggs.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10 a.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday, 3-8 p.m. at Pearson's, 149 Breckinridge Lane.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the William J. Mansfield Jr. Student Scholarship Fund, School of Dentistry - Room 239, University of Louisville, 40292-0001.v
Pearson's Funeral Home
Louisville, Ky:
July 2012
.
As a young man, Bill was a violinist and had first chair in the state youth orchestra. After graduating from Male HS in 1943, he put away his violin and enlisted in the Army Air Corps. After basic training, Bill served with the 15th Air Force and was stationed in Foggia Italy. He flew 21 combat missions over Germany and Austria.
After World War II, Bill returned to Louisville and began his undergraduate studies at The University of Louisville where he received a BA in biology in 1949. While working as an X-Ray technician at St. Joseph Infirmary, he met and later married Juanita Loren Howard. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 6th this year.
He received a DMD degree from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) in 1953. Bill was an extraordinary dentist and was entirely motivated by what was best for his patients. He had a private dental practice in Saint Matthews until 1987 when he left private practice to become a full-time faculty member at the ULSD. A Clinical Professor, he served the school in many capacities including: Acting Chair of the Department of Primary Patient Care, Acting Associate Dean, and Director of Continuing Education.
He truly loved his students and continued to teach until 2009. He believed he was so very fortunate during his professional career to have enjoyed the best of both worlds, teaching students and caring for his patients in his dental practice. The talented violinist hands became the hands of an exceptional artist, practitioner, and educator in practicing and teaching restorative dentistry.
Bill was particularly proud to have established The University of Louisville School of Dentistry Alumni Day which was first held in 1984. This day of dental continuing education was created to honor and show appreciation to the ULSD's many alumni. Bill was humbled and deeply moved when the ULSD renamed its Alumni Day to The William J. Mansfield, Jr. Alumni Day in his honor.
He was a life member of The Louisville Dental Society, The Kentucky Dental Association, and The American Dental Association. He served as President of The Louisville Dental Society and Vice President of The Kentucky Dental Association. He was elected to The American College of Dentists and served as a member of the University of Louisville Dental Alumni Board of Governors. He was also an active member of the Philological Society. He received many teaching awards from his students, colleagues, and the profession including The University of Louisville Distinguished Service Award in 2002.
Bill was an active member of Broadway Baptist Church. He served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was a member of the choir for over 50 years. He was Mayor of the City of Springlee in Saint Matthews and Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Matthews Area Ministries.
Bill loved his family, his church, his patients, his students, his colleagues, his community, and his country.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Howard Mansfield; his son, William Michael Mansfield; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield, and Julie Mansfield Lockhart (Brad), of Cincinnati; his sister, Jean Mansfield Cassady, seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Johnston Mansfield Sr. and Fannie Woods Mansfield and by his sisters Mary Edna Smith and Mildred Louise Skaggs.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10 a.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday, 3-8 p.m. at Pearson's, 149 Breckinridge Lane.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the William J. Mansfield Jr. Student Scholarship Fund, School of Dentistry - Room 239, University of Louisville, 40292-0001.v
Pearson's Funeral Home
Louisville, Ky:
July 2012
.
MANSFIELD, DOCTOR WILLIAM "BILL" JOHNSTON JR. DMD, 86, died peacefully July 24,2012 at The Episcopal Church Home.
As a young man, Bill was a violinist and had first chair in the state youth orchestra. After graduating from Male HS in 1943, he put away his violin and enlisted in the Army Air Corps. After basic training, Bill served with the 15th Air Force and was stationed in Foggia Italy. He flew 21 combat missions over Germany and Austria.
After World War II, Bill returned to Louisville and began his undergraduate studies at The University of Louisville where he received a BA in biology in 1949. While working as an X-Ray technician at St. Joseph Infirmary, he met and later married Juanita Loren Howard. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 6th this year.
He received a DMD degree from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) in 1953. Bill was an extraordinary dentist and was entirely motivated by what was best for his patients. He had a private dental practice in Saint Matthews until 1987 when he left private practice to become a full-time faculty member at the ULSD. A Clinical Professor, he served the school in many capacities including: Acting Chair of the Department of Primary Patient Care, Acting Associate Dean, and Director of Continuing Education.
He truly loved his students and continued to teach until 2009. He believed he was so very fortunate during his professional career to have enjoyed the best of both worlds, teaching students and caring for his patients in his dental practice. The talented violinist hands became the hands of an exceptional artist, practitioner, and educator in practicing and teaching restorative dentistry.
Bill was particularly proud to have established The University of Louisville School of Dentistry Alumni Day which was first held in 1984. This day of dental continuing education was created to honor and show appreciation to the ULSD's many alumni. Bill was humbled and deeply moved when the ULSD renamed its Alumni Day to The William J. Mansfield, Jr. Alumni Day in his honor.
He was a life member of The Louisville Dental Society, The Kentucky Dental Association, and The American Dental Association. He served as President of The Louisville Dental Society and Vice President of The Kentucky Dental Association. He was elected to The American College of Dentists and served as a member of the University of Louisville Dental Alumni Board of Governors. He was also an active member of the Philological Society. He received many teaching awards from his students, colleagues, and the profession including The University of Louisville Distinguished Service Award in 2002.
Bill was an active member of Broadway Baptist Church. He served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was a member of the choir for over 50 years. He was Mayor of the City of Springlee in Saint Matthews and Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Matthews Area Ministries.
Bill loved his family, his church, his patients, his students, his colleagues, his community, and his country.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Howard Mansfield; his son, William Michael Mansfield; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield, and Julie Mansfield Lockhart (Brad), of Cincinnati; his sister, Jean Mansfield Cassady, seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Johnston Mansfield Sr. and Fannie Woods Mansfield and by his sisters Mary Edna Smith and Mildred Louise Skaggs.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10 a.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday, 3-8 p.m. at Pearson's, 149 Breckinridge Lane.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the William J. Mansfield Jr. Student Scholarship Fund, School of Dentistry - Room 239, University of Louisville, 40292-0001.v
Pearson's Funeral Home
Louisville, Ky:
July 2012
.
As a young man, Bill was a violinist and had first chair in the state youth orchestra. After graduating from Male HS in 1943, he put away his violin and enlisted in the Army Air Corps. After basic training, Bill served with the 15th Air Force and was stationed in Foggia Italy. He flew 21 combat missions over Germany and Austria.
After World War II, Bill returned to Louisville and began his undergraduate studies at The University of Louisville where he received a BA in biology in 1949. While working as an X-Ray technician at St. Joseph Infirmary, he met and later married Juanita Loren Howard. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 6th this year.
He received a DMD degree from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) in 1953. Bill was an extraordinary dentist and was entirely motivated by what was best for his patients. He had a private dental practice in Saint Matthews until 1987 when he left private practice to become a full-time faculty member at the ULSD. A Clinical Professor, he served the school in many capacities including: Acting Chair of the Department of Primary Patient Care, Acting Associate Dean, and Director of Continuing Education.
He truly loved his students and continued to teach until 2009. He believed he was so very fortunate during his professional career to have enjoyed the best of both worlds, teaching students and caring for his patients in his dental practice. The talented violinist hands became the hands of an exceptional artist, practitioner, and educator in practicing and teaching restorative dentistry.
Bill was particularly proud to have established The University of Louisville School of Dentistry Alumni Day which was first held in 1984. This day of dental continuing education was created to honor and show appreciation to the ULSD's many alumni. Bill was humbled and deeply moved when the ULSD renamed its Alumni Day to The William J. Mansfield, Jr. Alumni Day in his honor.
He was a life member of The Louisville Dental Society, The Kentucky Dental Association, and The American Dental Association. He served as President of The Louisville Dental Society and Vice President of The Kentucky Dental Association. He was elected to The American College of Dentists and served as a member of the University of Louisville Dental Alumni Board of Governors. He was also an active member of the Philological Society. He received many teaching awards from his students, colleagues, and the profession including The University of Louisville Distinguished Service Award in 2002.
Bill was an active member of Broadway Baptist Church. He served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was a member of the choir for over 50 years. He was Mayor of the City of Springlee in Saint Matthews and Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Matthews Area Ministries.
Bill loved his family, his church, his patients, his students, his colleagues, his community, and his country.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Howard Mansfield; his son, William Michael Mansfield; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield, and Julie Mansfield Lockhart (Brad), of Cincinnati; his sister, Jean Mansfield Cassady, seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Johnston Mansfield Sr. and Fannie Woods Mansfield and by his sisters Mary Edna Smith and Mildred Louise Skaggs.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10 a.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday, 3-8 p.m. at Pearson's, 149 Breckinridge Lane.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the William J. Mansfield Jr. Student Scholarship Fund, School of Dentistry - Room 239, University of Louisville, 40292-0001.v
Pearson's Funeral Home
Louisville, Ky:
July 2012
.
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