Bobby “Bob” Wayne Johnson; member of the Era Church of Christ, Veteran of the Korean War, retired 31-year mail carrier, Hudson Car Club State Level Member, Gainesville Antique Car Club Member, Sons of Confederate Veteran, retired Blue Mound Volunteer Fire Chief, but most importantly he was Dad and Papa.
Bob was born August 17, 1933 to Elmer “Bud” Everett Johnson and Jenny Frances “Mom” Walker Johnson in Burns City, TX. On August 25, 1956 he married the love and boss of his life Bobbie Nell Moore in Gainesville, TX. Together they had 4 children: Melinda Kay, Cindy Myers and husband Joe, Wayne Johnson and wife Marsha, and Mary Lou Green. Bob and Bobbie have 9 grand children: Luke, Amanda, Melinda, Casey, Cory, Jacob, Chase, Dylan and their prized possessions 12 great grandkids: Rylie, Gage, Cyler, Mason, Kailey, Haley, Ryan, Austin, Cooper, Adalynn, and Baby on the way. Bob is survived by his brother Bill Johnson and wife Janet; aunt Dorothy Bishop; cousin CL Johnson and wife Cheryl, sister-in-law Linda Moore, sister-in-law Betty Garrett and husband Glenn, brother-in-law Don Hastings and wife Gurli.
Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife Bobbie, daughter Melinda Kay, both of his parents, sister Betty Louise King, grandson Shawn, great grandson Milo, brother-in-law Clyde King, and brother-in-law Wayne Moore.
Bob grew up in Burns City with several other Johnson family members and enjoyed making many memories throughout the years. After getting married Bob and Bobbie moved to Blue Mound to raise their family. Bob worked at the local post office and transferred to Gainesville Post Office in 1978 where he worked the remainder of his career before retirement. He enjoyed walking around town, delivering mail to the community, and talking the homeowners when he stopped by.
Bob always had a love for antique cars and has owned several of his own including: 1925 Essex this was his first classic which he still owns today, 1956 Ford 4Door named Pinky, 1953 Hudson Hornet, 1935 Terraplane, 1949 Hudson Pick-up, 1963 Ford Pick-Up which was his grandson Dylan’s first pickup, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro which was Cindy’s first car, 1964 Mercury Comet which was Wayne’s first car, 1926 Model T Touring; amongst others throughout the years.
Bob’s family will receive family and friends for visitation on Tuesday night at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville from 6pm – 8pm and Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday morning at 10am at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville with burial to follow at the Valley View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or plants please send donations to Cooke County Home Hospice 1311 N Grand Ave. Suite 100 Gainesville, TX 76240; the love and care the ladies showed for Bob during his last few weeks on earth did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated.
A truly kind, generous, and loving man and a loyal friend to everyone, Bob will be missed. That said, we’re grateful for the time we had with him and excited that he’s been rejoined with Bobbie. Heaven has become better with their presence. May God bless his memory and his family.
Rick and I are so sorry for your. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rick and Linda Johnson
We have Bob’s loved ones in our prayers and ask God to bless them with his divine healing comfort. Our world has lost a great and honorable man that truly loved God and his family. He, and all his family, has been our friends since grade school and we shared a love of antique automobiles. We, and our congregation, will sincerely miss seeing him each Sunday in church.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a kind man with a gentle spirit. He came to visit mom, his cousin, at the long term care facilities in Van Alstyne and Sherman. These visits meant so much to mom. I loved to hear his stories of their younger years. They had great memories as children growing up together. I know he will be greatly missed on this side of heaven but what a homecoming he is having in heaven today. Praying Christ will give the family His peace that only He can give.
Mr Bob was a pillar in our Church … always in attendance …I will miss his handshake and hugs at the CHURCH Front door . And good stories of the past … The most Humble man I’ve ever meet ..
So sorry for your loss. Bob was the best of the best. Bob will be missed.
RIP Bob Johnson. So glad we got to see him at the last car show in Decatur this year. Fair well my friend.
Donna and Terry Heckart
Bob was an amazing person! He was so kind all the time. He would even bring one of his classic cars to show my students every year when we studied the 50’s. He was such a good Christian example. He will be missed! Peace to the family.
Bob was a classmate of mine. We graduated in 1952. He was a really nice, fine friend and everyone liked him. I’m so sorry hear of his passing because I know how much he enjoyed his family. Bless you all.
Rest until the last day Bob. Your creator has beautiful plans for the future. He is Love and is aware of our suffering, which will end soon. DANIEL 12:13 and Revelation 21:3 & 4
So sorry for your loss I e we I’ll miss him . He always made me smile when I saw him . He was a special
Man . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss I e we I’ll miss him . He always made me smile when I saw him . He was a special
Man . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll. What a beautiful legacy he left for each of you.
Bob and Bobby were the best friends to each other and special friends to us. We are better for knowing them both! May their Love continue with our Lord.
The world lost a great man.
Cindy,
Thinking of you and your wonderful family at this time.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Bob Johnson. He was an awesome mentor and friend to me and other new carriers at the Gainesville Post Office. He was always ready to share his knowledge and experience with others. He will be greatly missed. I pray God will comfort his family.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Nicest man with a great smile.