Robert Zachary Johnson Jr.

Robert Zachary Johnson Jr. Age: 90, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord and his family on Sunday, August 8, 2021 peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Wilmington on April 10, 1931 to Robert Z Johnson, Sr. and Edna Poovey Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gladys Colbrunn Johnson, sisters Barbara Genes, Linda Massie, Vivian Meese and Joyce Burnett.

Robert served in the US Navy during the Korean War after graduation from New Hanover High School in 1950. After his military service he married and lived in California where he retired from Pacific Telephone Co as a lineman. He moved his family back to Wilmington in 1970. He then retired from Diamond Shamrock Co in Castle Hayne.

He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle who thoroughly enjoyed his family and his dogs. He was an avid reader, loved carpentry crafting, boating, and camping. He also was able to make numerous trips across the country to see some of the amazing sites this country had to offer. His longest trip took him to Australia with his daughter and granddaughter.

He is survived by his daughters Ann Mason (Edward), Joanne Stephens (Eddie), Nancy Teague (Derek), and his son, Robert (Bob) Johnson (Becky). He has 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 9:30 a.m. at the Coble Chapel on Shipyard Blvd. The funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Lonnie Reneau officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cape Fear Literacy Council or the New Hanover County Humane Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coblegreenlawn.com.