Robert Leroy Johnson II
June 03, 2016
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Robert Leroy Johnson II, 59, was born August 18, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 peacefully at his home after a 6-year battle with cancer. Robert is survived by his wife, Christina; son, Robert (Kim); daughter, Melissa; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Natalie; step-children, Amanda, Dillen, Joe, Timmie, Carrie, and Sherri; sister, Charla (Matt); his fur babies, Moe and Butterscotch; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Irma Jean Benge and Robert Leroy Johnson; brother, Dennis Altenberg; and sister, Paula McNeeley.
Robert was the executive director of Open Doors Ministry and was an ordained minister through Shalom Bible College. He served as Chaplain for Church of Gods Chaplain Commission and was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association. He is a published poet of “Musings of a Prison Poet.” Robert had many loyal readers of his poems and devotions that he would send out daily to people around the world. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends. He always thought of others and would help anyone that asked, as long as he was able. He officiated many weddings and a few funerals. He will live forever in our hearts.
Memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Christina Johnson.
Condolence messages may be left at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Marlene Giordano
06/17/2016
To Christina and Family:
This is such a sad time, but also a time when we can look back on our memories of Robert and honestly say, Well done My good and faithful servant. Matt 25:21
My prayers are with all of you at this time.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
Chaplain Connie Gregory
06/06/2016
I will miss you Co-Laborer for the Kingdom of God! Robert, our lives intersected in so many ways! Shalom Bible College, Open Doors, Chaplain meetings, & at your home. You are seeing Jesus face to face now! I rejoice in your Homecoming to Heaven but will miss your humor, poems, emails, & company! See you Later Dear Brother of the Faith! LOLove!
Andrea Jolley
06/06/2016
Robert passed away as one of the richest men I knew... When we pass away, what's the most important thing? Not money, not possessions, but LOVE. I believe that's Robert's wealth is best measured by the massive amount of love that he had in his heart and how freely he shared that love with those around him. His wife's heart was overflowing with his love for her until the day he died and he made sure she knew love in its truest form. He gave his heart to the homeless community and those still in prison. He made sure that they knew that he loved them and God loved them, that change was possible and that hope was still alive. He shared the musings of his heart with the world through his passion for the written word and made sure that his inner thoughts and feelings would be kept forever by publishing them. And he loved his fur babies. They knew what was happening all along and brought him comfort when his lovely wife just needed to rest. I never got to meet you in person Robert, but your wife and I are good friends. Through her, and her immense love and pride for who you were and what you meant to her, I came to know you as well. God speed on the Wings of Eagles Robert and we'll meet you at the pearly gates one day!
Melvin & Glenda Shuler
06/05/2016
Praying that God wraps His arms of love and peace around the family during this very difficult time.
Pastor Raymond Bettis
06/05/2016
You r in r prayers praying GOD holy Ghost just wrap his arms around and strengthen you daily. Pastor Bettis
Peggy Henson
06/05/2016
My deepest condolences to Roberts family and friends. He and I became friends many years ago. We were friends online and then met personally face to face in Perkins Restaurant. I remember it like it was yesterday. He brought me a flower and a copy of his poems. He was a good friend, and I shall never forget his kind nature. He did much for the Glory of God. His wife and Robert were shopping in HyVee the last time that I saw him. A great man is now among God's angels.
Lynn fisher
06/05/2016
So sorry for your loss christina. Im
Still grieving the loss of my daughter
Samantha. The loss of a love one
Leaves a void in our lives, So hard
To say goodbye. One day at a time
Is what I go by. Prayers.
FISHER FAMILY
Robbie Robinson
06/05/2016
Sorry for your lost:(!! Our prayers are with you and your family. We know that Robert is with Jesus now:)!! Let's rejoice!!
Vicki & Richard Burchard
06/05/2016
So sorry for your loss! Our deepest sympathies to all of Robert's family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! RIP Robert!
Kelly Zeichner
06/04/2016
Our love goes out to Christina and family we are so sorry for your loss! Please know I am here for you if you ever need to talk, Christina!
Julie Casto
06/04/2016
Even though I only knew Robert for a few years, I will miss him dearly. May you rest in peace my friend.
Sam Overton
06/04/2016
So sorry for your heart ache right now Christina. I am praying for you, know that Jesus weeps with you, as he did when Lazarus died.
Love you.
Sheba Lewis
06/04/2016
Prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Just remember hes no longer in pain
Ashley Collins
06/04/2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. they always say god takes away the good ones in our lives. its never a goodbye its see you later. he will be greatly missed. I never knew him but have heard from people he wascan amazing man. god bless