Robert Louis Johnson, Sr., 65, of Waco, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of January 4, 2016 after a gradual decline in health.
Visitation: Friday, January 8, 2016 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Celebration of Life and Thanksgiving Service Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:00AM at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco.
Robert was born to Lula Mae Giddings-Johnson and Robert Louis Taylor on July 23, 1950 in Waco, TX. He was the 6th of 9 children, Willie “Billie” Floyd Mims (deceased), Carol Yvonne “Mickey” (deceased), Donald “Duck” Ray Johnson (deceased), Wayne Alfred Johnson (deceased), Charles Roland Johnson (deceased), Wendell “Pickle” E. Johnson, Eric “Fivey” Ronald Johnson, and Gregory Dwayne Johnson. Robert graduated from GW Carver High School in 1969 where he was voted Best Dressed and Most Popular during his time there. He completed his Bachelor of Science Degree at Paul Quinn College and then went on to complete his Masters in Guidance & Counseling at Prairie View A&M University. Robert loved history and coaching and worked in several school districts as a history teacher and football coach, including Waco, Gholson, Hubbard and Marlin school districts.
Robert married the love of his life, Debra Gail Cosby, on February 9, 1974. On April 16, 1976, they gave birth to, Robert Johnson, Jr. and in July 18, 1978, they had their daughter, Misti Johnson.
Robert his survived by his wife, Debra; his children, Robert Johnson, Jr., Misti Johnson (Steven); and grandson, Kalil; brothers, Wendell Eric Johnson and his wife Maudine, and Greg Johnson and his wife Dara; brother-in-law, Keith Cosby and his wife Toye; along with a host of nephews and nieces that were dear to his heart.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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To the family of the late great Coach Robert( Jam )Johnson as we called him .We the Class of 88 from Marlin High School send our deepest condolences. We loved every minute we spent with him as he deemed some of us special as we kept him laughing. we share your sorrow he will be deeply missed Rest on my friend God has truly gained an Angel.So i leave the family with this .Weeping may indure for a night but joy will come in the morning GONE TO SOON.
To: Robert Jr. and Misti
It’s terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. You and your family are in my heart, mind and prayers. My condolences on the passing of your father. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time.
Rev. A.L. Rauls Jr.
Dear Rob – My sincere condolences to you and your family. I know you will miss your dad’s presence but also know that he lives on in you, your sister, your nephew, uncles, and cousins. Each of you will always see his smile, hear his laughter, a twinkle in the eye of one another will call back your dad’s presence and the joy and good times spent with him. Your dad, though not here physically will forever live on. I pray you find comfort in the memories you all shared. Peace and Blessing to you. V.
Our hearts & prayers are with the Johnson family. I pray for peace to come over them at this difficult time.Amen
To The Johnson Family
“Our Prayers are with you in this time of need”, May your hearts and soul find comfort
In The Lord” Robert was loved by all and will be deeply missed” May God’s grace and
Strength be with you all.
To The Johnson family (Debra),
My sincere condolences to you and your family, in this your time of loss. May God’s grace continue to strengthen, guide, and keep you all.
My Condolences to the Johnson family. I’ll always cherish the good times we had together. Rest in peace my brother.
To Mrs. Johnson and family, my sincere prayers and condolences I send to you all. Coach J was always my favorite teacher at MISD, and our favorite neighbor. We are really going to miss him greatly calling me Joy bbaby and my husband “Cheesy”….. Love u always. Joy Cheeves