R. W. “Bob” Johnson, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday evening, March 30, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Jane Lew on September 3, 1936, a son of the late Blair Johnson and Wanda Coss and his step-mother Evelyn Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty JoAnn (Fulks) Johnson, on April 26, 2000.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and T. C. Johnson, Bridgeport; two daughters and son-in-law, Karlen Stolzenfels, Bridgeport, Erica and Danny Vaughan, Lewisburg, WV; eight grandchildren, Chris Skoloski, Heather Clifton and her husband Jeremy, Hanna Stolzenfels, Michael Johnson, Jessie Johnson, Sammie Johnson, Garrett Vaughan and Ryan Vaughan; three sisters, Tish Stroebel and her husband Bob of Michigan, Mary Sue Smith and her husband Joe of VA and Nancy McConaghy of NY; sister-in-law Janith Hinzman of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by a special uncle that helped raise him, Leonard Rex Johnson.

Bob was employed by Nationwide Insurance Company for 38 years where he served in management and agency work. He was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church and Good Hope Jackson Lodge #35 AF&AM as a 50 year member. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing.

Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon on Saturday, April 2, 2016, where services will be held at 12 Noon with Reverend Dr. Ken Ramsey presiding. Interment will follow in the Bridgeport Cemetery.