Bobby L. Johnson, 87, of Cape Girardeau went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at 4 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Southeast Hospital, with his wife and children at his side.

He was born Nov. 5, 1929, near Millersville to Charlie and Grace (Statler) Johnson.

He married Margene Thoma on Dec. 28, 1956, in Jackson. They were married over 60 years.

Bob became a born-again Christian in 1971 and was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Bob was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed working the ground. In addition to loving his family, he loved his dog BooBoo and all of his granddogs, grandcats and grandchickens.

Loving survivors include his loving wife, Margene; two sons, Robert Johnson (LaDonna Menz) of Marble Hill, Missouri, and David (Angela) Johnson of Whitewater; two daughters, Laurie Johnson and Brenda Johnson, both of Cape Girardeau; two grandchildren, Clayton (Christina) Johnson and Kayli (Cody) Naramore; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother J. R. Johnson; sister Betty Johnson Job; and an infant brother.

The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions be made to Lynwood Baptist Church or Chaffee Nursing Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting mccombsfuneralhome.com.