He was born on December 4, 1947 in Angola, Indiana to Glen and Helen (Grapes) Johnson.
He graduated from Angola High School. He later served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was a longtime reserve member in the Michigan National Guard.
Bob was a retired truck driver.
Bob married Nancy Hopson on September 3, 1988 in Sevier County, Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Johnson of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, children, Barb (Bill) Mason of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, Jonna Damron of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, Greg (Steve Coats) Damron of Chicago, Illinois, and Dee (Randy) Shaffer of Angola, Indiana, 10 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Helen Johnson, a daughter, Patricia Damron, and a brother, Leroy Johnson.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the Steuben County Cancer Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the Johnson family.
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