Robert DuWayne Johnson

Robert “Bob” DuWayne Johnson of Payette, Idaho, formerly residing in the Fresno, California area passed away on July 20, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on October 5, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois where he grew up. He moved to Fresno around age 12 and in 1970 moved again to Auberry, California where he spent the majority of his days.

Bob graduated from Fresno High School and worked as a Fire Captain for the California Department of Forestry for 40 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman who enjoyed golf and playing pool with friends. Bob saved many lives throughout his career including a choking person in a restaurant in Clovis, CA. Bob was instrumental in helping those around him connect with God by modeling the love, joy, generosity and service that God has toward all of us. He exemplified a life of service including the day of his passing.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert Johnson and Mildred Erwin, his brother, Bill Johnson and sister, Sharon Ross. He was survived by his spouse Rosalyn Johnson, his four children, Aron Johnson, Renee Skeels, Robert Johnson and Marcy Kirkhart, 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren many of whom were not related by blood but chose to call him grandpa.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to the charity of your choosing.

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