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Robert Dale "Rob" Johnson Sr.
Robert Dale "Rob" Johnson Sr.
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It is with great sadness that we announce that a cherished member of our family has lost his 5 1/2 year long hard fought battle with cancer. He was home, in his bed surrounded by his wife, Mary, three sons, Robert Jr., Christian, Bo, his mother, Geri, brother, John and special friends, Christina and Mary 1.
He was born in Tuscumbia, Missouri on December 30, 1962.
He loved to go to his grandparents farm outside of St. Elizabeth, Missouri, where he loved to fish and hunt. He loved to travel with Mary, ride his motorcycle, spend time at their campground, and their small dog, Little Bit. Rob loved to host wild Halloween parties with matching costumes that Mary put together. He also loved to do woodworking.
Rob was always ready to help anyone in need.
He is proceeded in death by a:
Brother: Joseph Vance Johnson
Father: Floyd Dale Johnson
Step-mother: Diana Mae Johnson
Paternal grandparents
Floyd Andrew Johnson
Edith Bertha, nee Wickham, Johnson
Maternal grandparents
John Joseph Graville
L. Evadyne, nee Sexton, Graville
He is survived by his:
Wife: Mary Bolen
Mother: Geraldine L., nee Graville, Patterson
Step-father: Harland (Pat) Patterson
Brother: John Carl Johnson
Four sons
Robert Dale Johnson
Jamie Samuel Johnson
Christian James Fisher
Bo Kent Fisher (Alyssa)
13 grandchildren
1 great grandchild
1 nephew: Joshua James Johnson
Half-brother: Charlie Bilyeu
Step-brother: Curt Bracher
Step-sister: Chris Eiken
Aunts, uncles, and many friends
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or BJC Hospice.
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