Robert John Johnson

Robert John Johnson, 76, of Boonville, passed away on October 11, 2024, at Rome Health, after a courageous battle with health issues.

He was born on July 7, 1948, in Utica, a son of the late William and Margaret (Thomas) Johnson. Bob grew up on a local farm and later became a truck driver. He had a passion for trucking and was trusted with many important jobs throughout the years. He retired from Ocuto Blacktop and Paving after many years of service. Bob was a member of the Tappet Twirlers Automobile Club of Rome and loved classic cars and trucks. He looked forward to getting into the woods, with his sons, every hunting season. Bob was united in marriage to Wanda Rutledge in February 1992. Together they shared 48 years of love, devotion and happiness with each other and with their children and grandchildren.

Bob will be missed by his loving wife, Wanda; his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert D. (Laurie) Johnson, of Ava, Eric (Yanire) Johnson, of Rome, Brian (Brittany) Rutlege-Johnson, of Ava and Timothy (Arielle) Rutledge-Johnson, of Boonville; ten grandchildren, Derek (Katie), Heather, Brittany (Peyton), Alessandra (Seth), Eris, Eriyah, Yanielis, Charoline, Jeanpaul, Barrett John and one on the way, Orson; five great-grandchildren, Addison, Kennedy, Quinn Everleigh-Ray, Mason and Grey; Bob's twin brother, Ronald Johnson and his significant other, Jamie Secor, of North Western.

He was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor "Jane" Ostrander; and grand-daughter, Quinn Ann Johnson.

All are invited to call on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, and stay for a Celebration of Bob's Life at 7 p.m. He will be buried in Westernville Cemetery at 10 a.m., Thursday morning.

Please consider donations, in Bob's memory, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.