Robert P. Johnson, 77, husband of Wanda Johnson, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
He was born on Jan. 20, 1941, in Johnson City, New York, to the late Robert and Clara Eckman Johnson. Bob was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. He spent 26 years working for IBM, another 10 years with TI in Versailles as a master mold maker before his retirement at the age of 72. After retirement, he taught briefly at BCTCS. Bob enjoyed being a part of the Marine Corps League and was a member of Trout Unlimited, attending events and meetings when he wasn’t out fly fishing or traveling around the world to destinations such as Europe, Alaska and Asia with his lovely wife Wanda.
In addition to his wife of 30 years, he is survived by his children, Diane (Jeff) Hargash, Colorado; Denise (Rick) Pettibone, Colorado, and Eric (Denise) Wellinghoff, Illinois; a sister, Lynne (Ed) Hannegan, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Taryn Shay, Tory Hargash, Tyler and Anthony Pettibone, and Trey (Lauren), Samantha, Nolan, and Sophie Wellinghoff; and three great-grandchildren, Averi and Waylon Wellinghoff, and Alara Pettibone. In addition to his parents, Robert and Clara, he was preceded in death by his two precious dogs, Madison and Maddy.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Versailles, with The Rev. Dana Lockhart officiating. A reception is to follow the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Barry Schumer for his excellent care and to Mitch Curd, his therapist, and Matt Ehler, his assistant therapist, for giving him dignity to the end of his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be sent to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 210 N. Main St., Versailles, Ky. 40383 or the Marine Corps League, Dan Daly Detachment #858, 941 Gregory Way, Lexington, Ky. 40514-1007.
(Paid obituary)