Robert L. Johnson “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”
BOLIVAR - Robert Leroy “Bob” Johnson, 70, a lifelong area
resident of Bolivar and Richburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,
September 11, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on January 16, 1948 at the family home in
Bolivar, where he also passed away. He was a son of James D. and Ruth Geneva
Gant Johnson. On April 22, 1972 in the
First Day Baptist Church in Richburg, he married Judith “Judy” Melhuish, who
survives.
Bob was a graduate of Bolivar Central School, Class of
1967. He graduated from the former Olean
Business Institute in 1969. Following
graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, having served in Viet Nam. He was honorably discharged in 1971.
After the service, Bob worked at various jobs, including
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, the former Heritage Cutlery, and Giant
Food Mart. He retired from the Wellsville Manor Nursing Home. Bob also served on the Richburg Village
Board.
Bob was a faithful man who trusted in the Lord. He attended Faith Bible Church in Little
Genesee. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed
spending time at the family camp in Pennsylvania, and enjoyed being with his
children and three grandchildren. He also enjoyed politics and history.
Surviving besides his wife are a son, Matthew S. Johnson of
Bolivar; a daughter, Sabrena S. (Christopher) Day of Richburg; three
grandchildren, Camrynn Day, James Day and Maximus Day; two brothers, David
(Sharon) Johnson and Douglas (Carla) Johnson, both of Bolivar; several nieces
and nephews; three stepsisters, Darla Ostrum, Sharon (David) Johnson, and Bonnie
(Charles) Gorham; and a stepbrother, Michael Smith.
Bob was predeceased by his parents; a brother, William
Johnson; and his stepmother, Alma Johnson.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Faith Bible Church, Little Genesee, where
funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ben Ramirez,
officiating. Burial will be in Maple
Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.
Members of Morrison-Hayes Honor Guard, Wellsville, will
accord full military honors on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Care and
Hospice, 194 Main Street, Wellsville, N.Y. 14895; to Kenyon Andrus Post 772,
387 Main Street, Bolivar, N.Y. 14715; or to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Bob’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, share a fond memory, or view a video
tribute of Bob, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
