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Bobby “Bob” Johnson, 87, of Bostic, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Born in Cleveland County, NC on May 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Thad Johnson and Madge Richards Johnson.
Bob was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a truck driver for 30 years for Overnight Transport. He was a Seventh Degree Black Belt in Karate. He loved everyone, especially his kids, grandkids, and “Blue Shaboo.”.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 40 years, Anita Smith Johnson; children, Chris Johnson, Michael Johnson (DeLana), Angie Crawford (Bryan), Casey Hill (Archie), Amber Belton, and Storm Johnson; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Faulkenberry.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by four brothers, Roger, Larry, Dwight, and Ed Johnson; and two sisters, Carolyn Johnson and Shirley Stroupe.
The graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church Cemetery in Bostic with Rev. Robert Eng officiating. Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard and the Rutherford County Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss, we are praying for the entire family that the Love of God bring comfort & peace for you all today and in the days ahead.
Sending prayers to you and your family
Anita you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!
May God Bless the Family! Gene Meade
Bob was a great friend and a great person. One of the most friendly people I have had the pleasure to know and train with. He will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know him. God bless and rest in peace.
Bob was one of a kind he loved his family deeply and he will be missed RIP Bob
I didn’t know Bob very well but I alway knew he had to be a good one! He was a good husband to Anita, a very special cousin and friend! My prayers are with the whole family!
Anita you and family are in our prayers. Bob will be missed for sure . We love you