Rev. Robert Sloan Johnson, Jr.

Celebration Of LifeRev. ROBERT S. JONNSON, JR., the second of four children born to Evelyn McKay Johnson and the late Reverend Dr. Robert S. Johnson, Sr. was born December 6, 1955 in Clayton, MO. One brother, Brian preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age at The First Baptist Church of Clayton under the pastorate of the late Reverend W.L. Rhodes. Robert then joined The First Missionary Baptist Church of Robertson under the leadership of his father, the Late Reverend Dr. Robert S. Johnson, Sr. Robert attended the University City Schools, namely Jackson Park Elementary, Hanley Junior High and University City Senior High graduating in 1974. To many of his classmates, Robert was "Boom-Boom" because of how hard he hit his opponents on the football field. Upon graduation, Robert joined the University City Police Department as a Cadet. In July 1976, Robert graduated from the St. Louis County Police Academy, and served as a dedicated officer with the University City Police Department until 1996. While with UCPD, Robert served in the Detective Bureau and on the Major Case Squad; he was awarded Officer of the Year in 1985, and received the "Uniquely University City" Award for 1994-95 from the University City School District for his service to the children in the district. Robert met the love of his life, Doris Yvette, at University City Fire Department. At first sight, he said to her, "Will you marry me?" She would later say yes, but as a package deal with son Lamar. This was a blessing to him, he was proud of his son. On November 13, 1976 he made her his Mrs. To this union three children were born, Coree, Ryan (stillborn) and Robert III. Robert was the epitome of a real man, an excellent provider, loving husband, wonderful father, the perfect grandfather, a terrific son, the best brother in the world, and he was a loving friend to all. Robert's life time dream was always to drive a truck like his beloved grandfather, the late Julius S. McKay. Robert drove over the road for five years until he became ill in 2001. In 2008, he began working at the Saint Louis County Family Courts as a Transportation Security Officer. He truly loved his st. Louis County Family. In 2013, he received the "Employee of the Year" Recognition Award from St. Louis County Family Court. Robert was called to the ministry in 2000 where he faithfully served at The First Missionary Baptist Church of Robertson under the leadership of Reverend Cornelius J. Osby. Robert truly loved the Lord and his family at "First". Robert's favorite motto was, "If I can help somebody as I travel along the way, then my living has not been in vain." Robert was preparing to move to the Cedars of Town &. Country for rehabilitation on Monday but he was called to his eternal rest on Monday, 12th of August around 3:45 P.M. Robert leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and supporting wife, Doris Yvette; two sons, Lamar (Tamara) and Robert III (Paris); a daughter, Coree Yvette; five grandchildren, Jaylen, Logan, London, Laila and Evan; his mother, Evelyn M. Johnson; two sisters, E. Renee' Madison (Dwayne) and Ida E. Johnson; three sisters-in-law, Mary, Angela and Deborah (Freddie); two brothers-in-law, Michael (April) and John (Angela); father-in-law, George Sinkfield (Barbara); two goddaughters, Jessica Anderson and Ashley Green; five uncles, Richard, Gordon, Daniel. Gerard McKay, and Clarence Duvall; and three aunts, Glenda McKay, Eugenia Cain, and .Jo-Ann Duvall; and a grandmother, Edna Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Interment: Oak Grove CemeterySt. Louis, MO .