Robert Alexander Johnson, age 72, of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born on December 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Alexander and Ruby Johnson. After graduating high school Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country in Vietnam, and Iraq until his retirement, Robert also worked as a detective for the Burke Co. Sherriff Office, and was currently working as a Broughton Hospital Police Officer until his death.
Along with his parents, Robert was proceeded in death by his father & mother in law Elam and Flora Suddreth, and a brother in law, Jeff Suddreth.
Those left to cherish Robert's memories are his wife of 50 years, Mary S. Johnson of the home, daughters, Genara L. Johnson (Nate), and Danielle Shade (Daniel), grandsons; Malik, Tristan, Nylen, and Juilon, brothers; Doug Johnson, Bobby Johnson (Val), Stanley Johnson (Pat), Danny Johnson (Dorothy), and O'Shea Johnson, sister; Daphne Johnson, and a aunt; Katherine Pompey, along with a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Due to COVID 19 and state regulations please wear mask during the service.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
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