Bobby Dean Johnson

Bobby Dean Johnson, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from a motor vehicle accident. Bobby was born on November 30, 1936 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Airforce, where he dedicated 21 years of service and proudly worked on the SR-71 project. He later worked for Boeing for almost 20 years. Bobby was married to Patricia Marie Johnson on August 13, 1960; they were married 55 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Patty; his siblings, Lois and Ronnie; his three children, Cindy, Dana and Kurt; his grandchildren, Stacy, Jeff, Ally, Drew, Cameron, Jordan, Harmony and Rhythm; and his great-grandchildren, Tristen, Taylor, Morgan and Madison. Bobby loved to play golf and enjoyed volunteering as a host at the annual RBC Classic Heritage Golf Tournament in Hilton Head, SC. He had a passion for singing with the barbershop group, New River Harmony, woodworking projects and gambling at the casino. He was a life-long lover of jazz. Bobby was an active member of the Knights of Columbus in Kansas. You could always count on him for telling a joke and giving a big, bright smile. He was a family man and took pleasure in spending time with his children and grandkids. He was a very devoted father and husband, who showed endless, infinite love to his wife, Patty. No funeral services will be held. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to the American Cancer Society. No funeral services will be held. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to the American Cancer Society.