~~Robert Lavell Johnson Jr. was born on October 22, 1988 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wanda Payton-Gregory and Robert L. Johnson Sr. He moved to Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 12, he attended Starbuck Middle School and then graduated from Washington Park High School. After graduation he accepted as a student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where he was studying for a bachelor’s degree in Education. “Rob”, as he was affectionately called by many, was extremely talented, he had a love and passion for music. He was one of the founding members of a local rap group called Team High Life “THL” which also stood for Trust Honestly and Loyalty. Music was Rob’s life but there was nothing he enjoyed more than spending time with his family, friends, spoiling his nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Wanda (Eric) Payton-Gregory; Father, Robert L. (Chantell) Johnson Sr.; grandparents, Mary A. Payton, Earline Tate, Shirley Gregory, Robert Moutry and Willie Morris; great grandparents, Benny and Lula Johnson; brother, Tywon Payton; step brothers, Shamar Goines, Eric Jr., Jalen, Charles and Andre Gregory; sisters, Shatorrea Payton, Myesha Johnson, Katrina Thomas, Ladacia (Ronald) Cribbs, Shaquoya Murry, Savannah Alexander and Ciara Johnson; step-sisters, Jamilla Gregory and Sade Rose; his precious god daughters, Tania, Miah, Mackenzie and Charlie McMillian; god son, Tory Harris Jr. and “Team High Life” as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Robert was a great inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
~~Racine – Robert “Rob” Lavell Johnson Jr., age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2015. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St, 11:00am. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.
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Blakely Hood says
R.I.P. Rob.
You will be missed terribly!
Yolanda Jones says
You will be missed but will never ever be forgotten…I love you Duke…always and forever!!!
Louise Brown says
My deepest sympathy for your of a dear young one too soon. May our God of all comfort help you endure this most difficult time as well as help you to trust in His promise to soon end all sickness sorrow and death. Rev. 21:3,4.
TaejaVu says
Rest easy Rob. Your spirit will live on forever….
Jim Betker says
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! We love you and we will miss you dearly! Love the Betker Family and your Park Basketball Family!!
Rev. Elton and Mrs. Felechia Potier-Baptiste says
We will always love you and keep your dear to our heart. Thank you for blessing us with your joyful spirit.
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Gracie Witherspoon says
There are few words that can convey what I really feel, so I just offer my prayers for the family, including my Grandson, Chris. God will get us through.
Pavielle says
Your presence will be missed by many but your spirit shall live on forever….Rest Easy Duke 😘
Jacqueline Hibbler says
R.I.P.
Nell Gill-Miller says
I’ll see you in the morning.
Cousin Ralph & Nell Miller and family.
Stacey Moore says
May God continue to comfort and strenghten your family during this difficult time.
Marilyn Woods says
Our deepest sympathy for the family. May God bless you and keep you🙏🏾
Deborah Pounds says
Wanda,
Psalm 30:5 weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
When God calls you answer and Rob answered that call.
Remember, Phillippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
God Bless You and Be With You Always, and Give You Peace!
Shaniqua Hayes says
We try to make sense of it all…. an answer we will never have, but I know he left a print on the world, he touched so many hearts, it won’t be a dry eye in the building. To my family… remember all the good times with Duke! I love you all, always and forever!
Ken M says
You will be forever missed, Duke. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Love you, bro!