Robert Johnson Jr.

Robert lived a full and hardworking life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from June 5, 1953, until April 29, 1955, during the Korean War. After his military service, he went on to work for General Motors, where he dedicated 25 years before retiring in 1984.

Known for his generous spirit and his love of cooking. Robert enjoyed bringing people together through food. He would prepare meals for his coworkers at General Motors and took great pride in smoking his famous brisket for family and friends. He also loved playing dirty marbles with friends and family, sharing laughter and friendly competition during those games. He loved spending time fishing and hunting and enjoyed fishing trips to Canada in the early days with his buddies.

Robert served as Quartermaster for his son's Boy Scout Troop 264 in Lee's Summit, Missouri for many years.

Robert is survived by his wife of 73 years, Geraldine; three sons, Eric, Gerald (Sherri), and Robert; his sister EvaLee Simmons, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amanda and Robert Philip Johnson; his siblings, Ralph, James, Laura Gibbs, Carl, Wren, Andrew, William, Leroy, Emma (Marie) Phipps, and Esther (Deanie) Franklin; his half brothers and sister, Ira, Cecile Bradshaw, Blanche Gladden, Violet Zona Johnson, and Amel.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the American Legion, 303 E Pearl St., Harrisonville, MO 64701. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor his life and service.

Forever in our hearts.

His Journey’s Just Begun by Ellen Brenneman

Don’t think of me as gone away my journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one.

Just think of me as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how I must be wishing that you could know today how nothing but your sadness can really go away.

And think of me as living in the hearts of those I touched… for nothing loved is ever lost and I was loved so much.