### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Lee Johnson, 62, died on 2 Jan 1969 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He was born on 2 Mar 1906 in Northampton County, NC. He was survived by a daughter, three sons, four brothers, four sisters, and 18 grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Robert Lee Johnson were held on 4 Jan 1969 at 2 p.m. The Rev. W. P. Pope officiated at the Wrenn-O'Neal Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Cedarwood Cemetery. ### Transcript Robert Lee Johnson 2 March 1906 - 2 January 1969 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT L. JOHNSON Funeral services were held today [4 January 1969] at 2 p.m. for Robert Lee Johnson, 62, who died Thursday [2 January 1969]. The Rev. W. P. Pope officiated from the Wrenn-O'Neal Funeral Chapel and burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Patterson of Roanoke Rapids; three sons, Robert E., Willie Lee, and Marvin F. Johnson of Roanoke Rapids; four brothers, Joe of Petersburg, Va., Johnny of Jackson, Roy of Gibsonville, and Jesse Johnson of Emporia, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Edwards of Enfield, Mrs. Margaret Turner of Branchville, Va., Mrs. Virginia Black of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Maude Price of Gumberry; 18 grandchildren. Rocky Mount, North Carolina Rocky Mount Telegram 4 January 1969 Page 2 Obituary for Robert Lee JOHNSON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 2 March 1906 - Northampton County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 2 January 1969 - Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Lee Johnson | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 62 years | | Birth | 2 March 1906; Northampton County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 2 January 1969; Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------|----------------------|------------------| | Robert Lee Johnson | Decedent | Not specified | | Ollie Patterson | Daughter | Roanoke Rapids | | Robert E. Johnson | Son | Roanoke Rapids | | Willie Lee Johnson | Son | Roanoke Rapids | | Marvin F. Johnson | Son | Roanoke Rapids | | Joe Johnson | Brother | Petersburg, Va. | | Johnny Johnson | Brother | Jackson | | Roy Johnson | Brother | Gibsonville | | Jesse Johnson | Brother | Emporia, Va. | | Annie Edwards | Sister | Enfield | | Margaret Turner | Sister | Branchville, Va. | | Virginia Black | Sister | Norfolk, Va. | | Maude Price | Sister | Gumberry | | Unnamed | 18 Grandchildren | Not specified | ### Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------|----------------------| | Publication Date | 4 January 1969 | | Published In | Rocky Mount Telegram | | Page Number | Page 2 | ### Other Relevant Information Robert Lee Johnson was survived by a total of four brothers and four sisters along with eighteen grandchildren. His life was marked by strong family ties in Roanoke Rapids and surrounding areas in North Carolina.