Master Johnson was a true friend and a great martial artist.  Very few people ever obtain the rank and knowledge that Master Johnson had. He will be greatly missed by the Karate  Community and all that knew him.

We have just been notified that the Guest Book will be closing. Our love and prayers continue

Rest in Peace my friend.  Your wisdom will be missed.  

Well done, good and faithful servant.  Enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

We Know Aunt Bridget & Uncle Greg Johnson who both have a huge heart. Thus...with them in mind and having read the entries from so many friends, we know Steve was a wonderful person and leaves a wonderful family to mourn. We are saddened that we never met him but happy that he is at peace and free of suffering. We pray that God will help Steve's family and friends cope with Steve's untimely passing. We shall keep everyone in our hearts and in our prayers. With love, Mickey & Bill

To a man who moved my soul, but I had never met on this mortal coil: your life inspired me, your words enriched me, and your presence comforted me. I look forward to seeing you.

Beyond many who assume they know a person at first glance. I placed a fuzzy kitten into the arms of this man and his heart melted. His ferocity was only shown to opponents who were armed with the same metal. He was a gentle, kind soul to innocent creatures and to people who needed his strength and depended upon his love. I am honored to have become one of Steve (Rob on FB) friends. I came to realize the depth of his belief in his Savior Christ, because he gave witness and opened his heart to tell people the truth about his life, and how his life changed.  Mic and Steve are my friends. I am a political blogger too, and we often saw eye to eye on many issues.  And I won't forget hearing his voice or knowing that I am one of the people he helped. 
We are given a body in this life, frail as it may be or become... but we truthfully are a soul.  Rest now Brother...      My sincere condolences to Mic and to his lovable kitty cats and closest friends.

Steve:
I so respected your words on the Net. I wish I could have come down to TN and met you in person, and I'm sorry I didn't. 
Mic:
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May The One True God hold you all in comfort and strength.

RIP Iron First. I can now safely destroy my LGF arm patch that has been closeted lo these many years.

Steve I will miss our talks, Friday night class discussing Isshinryu and the good times we've had. Mic you know all you ever need to do is call our group if you need anything. Jim & Sharon

A good man and a good citizen. It is a loss to society.

Steve was a great man.  He had a tough exterior and a soft loving heart. I feel blessed to have known him.  I will miss seeing him every week at The Point!

I've known Master Steve Johnson for many years. He's always been a great friend. He was a top-notch karate instructor. He had a very difficult task in Karate of teaching advanced weapons katas. He had a great deal of patience and was always very helpful. He enjoyed helping people. 

I will miss seeing him at the advanced karate classes. I'm sure that he is in heaven with the other karate masters that went before him him. God bless you and your wonderful wife.

Bill Wright
9th Degree Black Belt
Isshinryu Karate

Adena,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.  Prayers for you and the rest of the family.

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mike and I didn't get the chance to meet you but we will be forever thankful for the friendship and love you showed to our daughter and son-in-law, Nick and Allie. Mickey, we are praying for the comfort only Jesus can give you. Thanks to you as well for reaching out to our kids.

When I first met Steve, I had no idea what to expect. He was all covered in tattoos and looked like a barroom bouncer. I was surprised and pleasantly so to find out all we had in common form our Christianity to our political views and even our love of Smallville. Steve was always self-sacrificial and even towards the end when my wife called was more concerned for her well-being than his own. In the end, this man I thought so bizarre at first is someone I want to be more like. (Though perhaps with not so many tattoos.) Steve is an example we should strive to follow.

Steve you are greatly missed.  Thank you for being such a good friend to Nick and me.

Adina, I was called by Judy to let me know, I'm in NY,  I am so sorry and I know you are devastated by your loss. I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. 
Peggy Gurley

Adina, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be unto you.

Adina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

So sorry Adina for the passing of Steve. I can not image how you feel but cherish his memories in the days ahead. Prayers are with you and your family. Regards,

My heart and prayers are with you, Mic, and the rest of the family.

Just wanted to pass on how much I miss you and wish we had had the opportunity to know each other better. I wish we could have sailed some together.

Adina,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son, Steve.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. 
With Deepest Sympathy,
Barbara Frye

Adina and family,
So sorry for your loss and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.  To lose a son - -can not imagine - deepest sympathy.

Adina, So sorry for your loss.  I know it has been a long and difficult time for you and your family.  Take peace in knowing that Bobbie is in a better place now.
Sincerely,
Sue Bennett

Lover, prayers and thoughts are with you Adina and your family.

Greg and Bridget so wish we had been able to spend more time with you and your best friend. Mickey was such a surprise to us and we found it endearing that you two, at first, seemed so very dissimilar. You were quiet and she was ANIMATED! But it was a wonderful thing to watch....you turning into a butterfly together with her. We wish you a bright and wonderful flight, Steve. God bless and keep you. Say hi to your dad. Love.

Steve, Iron Fist, who made many of us laugh, debate, and learn. Your beautiful soul leaves us with an empty place. May the Lord to shine upon your face forever, and to keep a warm wind to your back. You've been promoted to one of the Lords' warriors. You're going to be missed!  
Maggie Whitton

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Robert Steven Johnson

June 27, 1969 – August 12, 2016

Weaver Funeral Home

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