First Baptist Church of Freeport
501 South Brazosport Blvd
Freeport, TX
77541
Monday, April 29, 2013
6:00-9:00 p.m.
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First Baptist Church of Freeport
501 South Brazosport Blvd
Freeport, TX
77541
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
2:30 p.m.
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of Freeport, TX
May 15, 1931 - April 26, 2013
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William Robert "Bob" Johnson went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 26, 2013.
Bob was born in Jacksonville, Texas, on May 15, 1931. He served in the U.S. Army and drove supply trains in the Korean War. He moved to Freeport in 1952 while working for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad.
After working for the First Freeport National Bank, he went to work for the city of Freeport in 1974. After serving as a volunteer for 20 years, he became a full-time fire department member in 1977. He retired in 1997 as Fire Chief of the Freeport Fire Department, having served the city for 39 years. He was raised to be a firefighter in Jacksonville, following in his father's footsteps.
He was a licensed, certified Arson Investigator, and an instructor at the Fire School at Texas A&M University. He also served on the City Planning Commission.
Bob was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Freeport. He taught Sunday School, Royal Ambassadors and served on various committees.
Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vicky Johnson; sons, Raymond and Jodi of Lake Jackson, TX; Ken and wife, Julie, of Douglasville, GA, David and wife, Jennifer, of Lucas, TX; and daughter, Diane of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Chad Johnson of Metairie, LA; Zach Johnston of Marietta, GA; Kelsey, Kristen, Kasey Johnson of Lake Jackson, TX; and Heather and Ashley Johnson of Lucas, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Alma Johnson; brothers and sisters, Virginia Smith, Tom Johnson, Pat Johnson, Polly Merritt, Paul Johnson, Betty Triplet, Sandy Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 29th at First Baptist Church Freeport, 501 S. Brazosport Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 30th at 2:30 p.m. at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make contributions to First Baptist Church of Freeport in memory of W. R. "Bob" Johnson.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com.
Final arrangements - Lakewood Funeral Chapel (979) 297-6464.
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Dene and Tammy Johnson
Lake Charles, LA
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Brazosport ICU
, TX
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of Mr Johnson's passing. We wanted to express our sincerest apologies for this huge loss but also to tell you all what a privilege it was to take care of him while he was here. You are a very special family. Thank you for sharing him with us!!!
Kelly Bradberry RN and the BRHS ICU staff
Tommy & Ann Parker
Freeport, TX
Monday, April 29, 2013
Ms. Vicki, we are truly saddened to hear about Bro. Bob. We have so many fond memories of him from Church. He was a sweet, kind man always ready to help in any way he could. He will truly be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy & Ann, William, Philip & CJ Parker
Jerry Hollis
Douglasville, GA
Monday, April 29, 2013
Dear "Brother" Ken and Family:
I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. You, Julie, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you during this time. With my sincere deepest sympathy!
"Brother" Jerry Hollis (FBC/LS)
Jerry Hollis
Douglasville, GA
Monday, April 29, 2013
Dear "Brother" Ken and Family:
I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. You, Julie, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you during this time. With my sincere deepest sympathy!
"Brother" Jerry Hollis (FBC/LS)
Joseph Domingues
, TX
Monday, April 29, 2013
Bob,I always have considered you a good friend and mentor. You taught me a lot about loyality, and integrity. You also looked out after all of us young fireman as you would your own children.
You will never be forgotten my friend.
Sandy Beasley
Winston, GA
Monday, April 29, 2013
Ken, please know I am praying for you, and your family.
Roxie Booker
Brazoria, TX
Monday, April 29, 2013
Vicki and Family, I am so very sorry for the passing of Bob. I have lots of good memories of the years we lived in Freeport and we all attended The First Baptist Church together. I know the Lord is welcoming Bob home and one day all of you will also go home to be with him. I would love to be there with you during this time, but I am having problems getting around right now. Love you friend, Roxie, Alvin, Raymond, Ann, Wayne and Diane & Families
Cary Tannery
Colorado Springs, CO
Monday, April 29, 2013
Although Bob has gone to be with the Lord, a part of him will live on in the lives he influenced through his work with the Royal Ambassadors.