Obituaries
In the 1980s, Robert became a member of Monumental Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles. He was a member of the March Club and the Sanctuary Usher Board where he once served as President. He was a manager at Buckman Laboratories, Inc. for 35 years. His spirit flew away home on July 6, 2016 at Methodist University Hospital surrounded by his family. His memories will be cherished by six children: Bobby Joe Batton of Las Vegas, NV, Barnette Johnson of Yazoo City, MS, Floria B. Sandlin (Andre) of Memphis, TN, Carol R. Johnson of Memphis, TN, Calvin G. Johnson (L’Anda) of Atlanta, GA, and Robert L. Johnson, Jr. of Memphis, TN; three sisters, Janie Clifton, Chicago, IL, Florence Claiborne, Memphis, TN, Hazel Scott, Jackson, MS and one brother, Jester Johnson (Valerie), Jackson, MS, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren (one preceded him in death); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
15
Jul
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Service
16
Jul
704 S. Parkway E.
Memphis, TN 38106
Cemetery Details
Location
5668 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119