Robert “Bob” Johnson, died Sunday, August 20th, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones at home in Punta Gorda, Florida at 68 years old.
He is survived by his wife Mabel Reikes-Johnson, brother-in-law, Floyd Underwood and nieces: Helena Corbin accompanied by her husband Jr. and Patty Ashcraft accompanied by her husband Ken; His daughters Heather Boyer, her husband Ken, and two grandsons Brendon and Ryan and Heidi Paquette along with her husband Tony and grandchildren Samantha, Summer, Ethan, Luc, and McKenna; His sons Leo Johnson accompanied by his wife Stacey and grandchildren Tiffany, Christopher, Alexis, Michaela, and Clayton and Scott Johnson with grandson Nicholas as well as stepson Timothy Peters and granddaughter Lily. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Mary as well as Carl and Marina Johnson, his brother and sister-in-law.
Bob was born October 3, 1948 in Concord, New Hampshire to Carl and Mary Johnson. After graduating from Bishop Brady High School in Concord he served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during the Vietnam War. He was awarded two Purple Heart medals, a National Defense Service medal, Vietnamese Service medal, Vietnamese Campaign medal, Vietnamese Meritous Unit Citation (Gallantry cross with palm), and Combat Action ribbon.
After serving with the military Bob worked for city and state government and retired from the State of New Hampshire as Chief Inspector for amusement and trams after 20 years of service. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He was the life of the party, loved his country, and will be waiting for his wife and loved ones with open arms. He will be greatly missed by many.
A Memorial service with Military Honors will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida 34241, on Friday, September 1, 2017, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please donate to either Vietnam Veterans of America or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.