Robert Johnson

Mr. Robert Lee Johnson, 72, of Rockwell, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Bright Light Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Ronnie Simpson, with burial to follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:45 pm prior to the service at church.

Robert was born on February 18, 1951 in Atlanta, GA to the late Hazel Lucille Garver Johnson and Marvin Elco Johnson. He is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Johnson. Robert had worked as a supervisor in the textile industry for many years. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family. Robert was a longtime, faithful member of Bright Light Baptist Church, he loved his church and his Pastor.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene Wagner Johnson; children, Derrick Johnson and wife, Erica, Susan Hall and husband, John, Lori Webster and husband, Derek; sisters, Lucille Keller, Alice Burris, Carol Caldwell; brother, Leonard Johnson; grandchildren, Sarah Davis, Jacob Johnson, Denver Litaker, Caleb Webster, Alexus Dean, Landon Litaker, Elijah Webster, Josiah Webster, Hayden Lee Litaker; great-grandchildren, Walker Litaker, Presley June Davis; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Bright Light Baptist Church, 960 Old Charlotte Road, Concord, NC 28027.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.