Robert Eugene "Bob" Johnson passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after a brief hospitalization. Bob was born September 29, 1922 in Andover, Ohio to Wilbur and Laina (Burt) Johnson. Had been a resident of Perry, Ohio; Painesville, Ohio, and Roaming Shores, Ohio. Most recently was a resident of Haven Homes Assisted Living in Stow, Ohio. Bob served in the United States Navy as a Chief Electricians Mate, during World War II. He was a graduate of Harvey High School in Painsville, Ohio . He attended Purdue University. Received an Associate Degree in Nursing Home Administration from Ohio State University. Bob had been a plumbing and electrical contractor. He also owned a constructtion supply business. He retired form Lake County Home where he was the Administrator. Bob was a former Mayor of Perry, Ohio . He also served as President of Lake County Mayor's Association, and President of Ohio Municipal League. He was a member of Perry United Methodist Church. He was an Elk and member of the local VFW. A loving husband, father, and grandfather; Bob loved to hunt, fish, play pinochle, and travel. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Wilbur and Laina (Burt) Johnson. His wife Juanita Ann "Jay" (Syfers) Johnson also went before him. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Jay (David) Johnson-Buell of Nampa , Idaho; son Robert Eugene (Betty) "Skip" Johnson II. of Brimfield, Ohio ; and grandsons Robert Eugene Johnson III., of Lancaster, Ohio; and David Charles Johnson of Brimfield, Ohio . Calling Hours will be held from 4:00PM until time of funeral services at 5:30PM on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel with Reverend Tina Nees of Faith United Methodist Church of Brimfield officiating. In leu of flowers memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church of Brimfield.
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