Robert L Johnson, 74, son of the late Juanita Johnson and Herman Louis Johnson was born February 17, 1948. Robert departed his life December 27th at 12:58 pm at OMHS with the loving support of his wife Cynthia Johnson and loving siblings. Robert was a truck driver and forklift operator for Dahl & Groezinger, Inc for 28 years before his retirement in 2013. Robert was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Robert's hobbies were working on cars and tinkling around the house with everything under the sun. He enjoyed watching CNN news. His enjoyment was also watching western movies with his great-grandson Matthew and special granddaughter Lee Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson Korieon Tolbert. Robert leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memories his loving wife of 26 years Cynthia Johnson; seven sisters Diane Smith, Janice (William T) Shemwell, Sue Nell Frierson, Lourendy Crowe, Ida Mae Lane, Barbara Motley, and Denise (Carlos) Offord; two brothers Dennis (Kitty) Johnson and Glenn Johnson; five children Ronald Shemwell, Bobby Shemwell, Quinn Shemwell, Shaun Shemwell, and Melissa Johnson; four step-children Gava Patterson, Larry Patterson, Everett Willis, and Cassandra Willis; a special aunt Merle Griffith; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be sadly missed, not only by his family, but also his wide circle of friends including special friend Clay White. Many thanks to OMHS ICU for the care that they gave Robert and how much support they offered his family. Funeral Service: January 7, 2023 at 11AM at Mt Calvary Baptist church in Owensboro with Rev Dr Jeremiah Parks as officiant and eulogist Visitation and viewing: January 7, 2023 at 10AM at the church. Burial: Owensboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery. McFarland Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr Robert L Johnson. Share memories and condolences at www.mcfarlandfh.com