ROBERT "BOB" JOHN HERBERT JOHNSON

August 14, 2024

Robert “Bob” John Herbert Johnson of Chesley, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, 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 and Lowell (Joyce) Johnson 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 will be held at the Chesley Community Centre, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., where the memorial service will be held, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Noon, with a reception to follow. 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, or the Chesley Hospital Foundation, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley; www.rhodyfamily.com.