Robert C. Johnson, 71 of Bement, IL., passed away at 2:26 P.M., on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Prescence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Roux – Hinds Funeral Home, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., on Monday, June 29, 2015, also at the funeral home. Burial with military honors by the Albert Parker American Legion Post #620, will be in the Bement Township Cemetery, Bement, IL. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Bob was born on May 5, 1944 in Hardinsburg, KY., a son of Charles and Mildred Ellington Johnson. He married Brenda Benson on May 14, 1982 in Decatur, IL., and she survives of Bement. Surviving are two sons; Robert Benson of Bement, IL., and Daren Benson of Lincoln, IL., as well as 3 grandchildren; Ryli Benson, Ryan Durbin and Shae White. He was preceded in death by both parents.

Bob was a United States Army Veteran, and worked for many years for the Mueller Company, Decatur, IL. He graduated from High School from Macon High School. He loved working outside around his house, and hunting and fishing.

Aaron and Susie Hinds, of Roux – Hinds Funeral Home, Bement, IL., are proud to honor the life of Robert C. Johnson and serve his family.