Robert “Bob” John Herbert Johnson of Chesley, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in his 75th year.
Bob went by many names but whichever one you chose to call him by, you knew who he was. He was a man of determination in everything that he did. He was the co-founder of B & L, a company he threw his whole heart into, ensuring a successful future for his children. He was a Life Member of the Kinsmen Club of Chesley, a club he was so proud to belong to and a classic car enthusiast, a passion in which he found so much joy.
Beloved husband of the former Glenys Clara Fry. Loving father of Noel (Sandi), Robin (Lyndsay), and Jarrett (Krista), all of Chesley. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and his wife Cornelia (Schumacher), Krysta Myles, Jeffrey Myles, Tie Johnson and his partner Shelby Colligan, Faith Johnson; Ronan and Riley Johnson; and Logan, Lauren, and Simon Johnson and great-grandfather of Aubrey, Jack and Lincoln Bleumer, Oliver Johnson, and Savanna Johnson. Bob will be dearly missed by his siblings, Lyle (Bernice) Johnson, Lowell (Joyce) Johnson, all of Listowel, Elizabeth (Floyd) Herman of Blyth, and Michael Johnson and his partner Arlene Goldwater Whyte of Wasaga Beach. He will be forever remembered by Glenys’ sister, Rhonda Gummow of Woodstock, as well as his many nieces, nephews, colleagues, friends and his community. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Gordon “Earl” and Lorraine Mildred (Wismer) Johnson, sister-in-law Gloria Johnson, and brother-in-law Paul Gummow.
Visitation was held at the Chesley Community Centre on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. where a memorial service honouring Bob’s life was held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12 noon. A reception followed. As most of you know, Bob was a true car enthusiast, so please bring your classic car or favourite ride to Bob’s service, as a tribute to this wonderful man. Inurnment in Chesley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Kinsmen Club of Chesley, of which Bob was a proud Life Member, or the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley.
