Robert "Tater" Johnson

Robert “Tater” Johnson, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2017. Born in Kentucky, he was raised in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1949. Robert retired from Goodyear Research after 41 years of service and was a member of Eastgate Alliance Church. He enjoyed refurbishing automobiles, reading, and watching Westerns and other movies. Preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Mary Johnson; brother, Butch Johnson; and sisters, Ruby Johnson and Marie Johnson, Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beverly; children, Lori Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Jody Rafferty and Daniel Johnson; grandchildren, Suzanne Lutton, Matthew Johnson, Benjamin Rafferty, Cassandra Rafferty and Avery Johnson; four great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Eckel; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 12 noon at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312 with Rev. Harold R. Duncan officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home prior to the service Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The family suggests memorials to Eastgate Alliance Church, 350 Hilbish Avenue, Akron, OH 44312. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com