Robert Ray “Bob” Johnson, 77, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born February 1, 1943 in Fort Smith to the late Burl and Nettie Johnson. He served in the U.S. Army, and had worked at Rheem Manufacturing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Johnson, Virginia Johnson, and Joyce Steele; and four brothers, Owen Johnson, Arther Johnson, Lonis Johnson, and Howard Johnson.
He is survived by a sister, Roberta Johnson of Colorado; a brother, Glen Johnson of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Carrol McClure, Terry McClure, Donny Penson, Shawn Firestine, Ray Firestine, and Justin Johnson.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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