Robert was born on September 23, 1936, in Smithville, Texas. He was the second son and child of the late Will and Izell Johnson.
He was a member of the Church of Christ in Big Spring, Texas, where he attended Lakeview High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1956, serving 23 years. He married Martha Joe on November 27, 1965, they had son, Eric Johnson on September 17, 1968.
Robert and his family traveled overseas and lived in many places in the U.S. In his youth he was active in sports, and played basketball in the Philippines with his military friends on a Navy league. He also played baseball and was an avid bowler in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While in the Navy, Robert worked as a firefighter (Philippines) and police officer (Pensacola, Florida). He spent most of his military service as a flight director on aircraft carriers.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Martha; their son, Eric; grandson, Isaiah; brothers and sisters: Rev. Ulis Johnson, Roy Johnson, Willene Johnson, Jenny Johnson, Charles Green, and Izell White and other family members and friends.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
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