COL Robert S. Johnson, USA, Ret., was born December 13, 1949 in Florence, SC. He attended The Citadel in Charleston, SC where he graduated with a B.A. Degree. He then attained a J.D. Degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. Robert served 33 distinguished years as a JAG officer in the U.S. Army. Following retirement he joined the Transportation Security Administration as Assistant Chief Counsel for Information Law. He died Thursday, October 27, 2011 with his family by his side. Robert is survived by his parents, Robert S. Johnson, Sr. and Betty Jo Johnson of Florence, SC; a sister, Debbie Woodward and brother-in-law William Woodward of Florence, SC; daughter, Jessica McDonough, son-in-law Jason McDonough and grandson Jack; and son Robert Zachary Johnson; Funeral services will be held at Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 3. Family will receive guests beginning at 1 p.m. until the time of service. Everyone is invited to a reception immediately following the funeral to celebrate his life. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 3 p.m. with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association , or the Lorton Community Action Center in Robert’s name. Arrangements by the Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Tags: 1972
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