Joseph Robert Johnson, 70, passed away August 8, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born September 20, 1948, in Evanston, IL., to Robert and Elizabeth (Brandstatter) Johnson.
He became a union electrician, member of IBEW Local 134, working with Edwards Electric, Divane Bros., Kenny Construction Co., and Leyden Electric. He was monumental in the computer programming of the TBM machines for many projects.
He had two children, Brandon (Mary) Johnson, of Albany, CA., and Kimberly (Michael) Lambert of Pingree Grove, IL., and two beautiful granddaughters, Jacey and Kylie Lambert.
He married Patricia Ann (Hofmeister) in 1982 and had a passion for raising Belgian Sheepdogs. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
Services are private.
Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his honor