Robert Elwood Johnson, of Highland Springs, Va., passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2026. Born August 6, 1939, in Richmond, Va., he was the only child to the late John Randolph Johnson and Lois Conyers Johnson. Robert was a Master Sergeant (Retired) in the U.S. Army National Guard where he served for more than 30 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Virginia Roth Johnson and is survived by his five children, Theresa Hechler (Al), Linda Balderson (Buddy), Sharon Mosley (Vernon), Sheila Libassi (Tom) and Timothy Johnson (Trisha); thirteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at St. John's Catholic Church, 813 W. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, Va. on Monday, October 12, 2026 Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and a Funeral Mass at10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Washington Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. John's Catholic Church in memory of Robert E. Johnson. Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.
