Robert Fred Johnson

Bob's proudest achievement was his military service in The U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Bob rose to the rank of Master Sergeant working as a flight engineer. Upon entering the Reserves he was awarded a field commission as a 2nd Lt. Bob continued his aviation career as a senior flight line inspector responsible for certifying the North American F-86 fighter jet combat ready for service in the Korean War.

At the tender age of 50 he undertook a new challenge and founded RFJ's Tractor Service and for the next 19 years built a successful business reputation as a contractor that could be counted on to deliver a quality job. After retiring from the tractor grading business he and his wife Marion turned a mutually enjoyed hobby into a successful antique mall in Old Town Clovis.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents Mae and C.J. Gilmore Johnson; his sister, Virginia Boyette, and Marion Freeman McAlexander Johnson his beloved wife of 58 years; his daughter Judy McDonald; his son Larry; his stepsons Chuck and Stan McAlexander; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren survive him.

A Graveside Service will be held at Belmont Memorial Park on Monday, Janaury 24, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.