Robert C. Johnson Jr.
Retired Navy Capt. Robert C. Johnson Jr., 87, died Feb. 8, 2025.
Johnson was born June 10, 1937, to Robert Cecil and L.E. Colquitt Johnson. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert C. Johnson III and a brother, Barry Johnson.
He was a graduate of Berry College and Military PG School.
Johnson retired after more than 26 years spent serving his country in the U.S. Navy. During that time, he served on the USS Mitcher — Weapons Dept., USS Hartley — Weapons Officer, USS Glennon — Executive Officer, Tour (in country) Vietnam, Chief Staff Officer — Destroyer Squadron Four, Chief Staff Officer — Amphibious Squadrons Twelve and Four, Material Officer — Amphibious Group Two.
He was also commanding officer of the USS Bluebird, USS Harlan County, USS Newport and USS Mt. Whitney. His shore duty included Staff Chief of Naval Operations, Defense Intelligence Agency and Surface Warfare School Command.
He was a former Chairman of Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners for 9½ years, an active member in the Oglethorpe County Rotary Club, Historic Oglethorpe, Military Officers Association of America and the American Legion.
He was also a longtime member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Joyce Johnson; daughter Whitney (David) Rearick; grandson Trenton (Sarah) Rearick; granddaughter Katheryn (Jordan) Senatore; sister Geraldine (Johnny) Bridges; sister-in-law Marion Johnson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Sandy Cross Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sandy Cross Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.