ROBERT L. JOHNSON

Robert Lee Johnson, 91, of Slater, died Friday, March 15, 2024 at Big Bend Retreat in Slater.

Graveside services with military honors will be Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Gilliam Cemetery, with Rev. Patrick Ryan officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 1:30 until 2:30 P.M. at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater.  Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Post #78 in care of the funeral home.

Born August 22, 1932 in Slater, he was the son of the late Isaac C.

“Pete” Johnson and Mildred Crigler Johnson.  On August 16, 1952 in Slater, he married Marilyn Jean Miller, and she preceded him in death on September 9, 2008.

He is survived by a son, Timothy Johnson of Slater; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Larry C. Johnson; two brothers, George Johnson and Marvin Johnson; and two sisters, Corean Haynes and Irene “Dolly” Thomas.

Mr. Johnson was a member of the Gilliam Baptist Church.  He was a U.S.

Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of the American Legion Post #78 in Slater.  He lived in the Kansas City area for a number of years, where he worked in heavy construction before returning to the Slater area upon retirement.