Retired U.S. 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.
Johnson retired after more than 26 years spent serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a former Chairman of Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners, 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 announced soon. Visit lordandstephens.com for service updates.