Bobby Jackson Johnson passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Bobby was a lifelong businessman who started out selling seeds and cards and delivering groceries on a bicycle as a child. He later served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956, during which he attained the rank of Corporal and received both the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for Service in Germany.

After returning from service, he opened his first store, Johnson Electronics. He ran BJ's Clothing Store and founded Coy's Pawn Shop on South Railroad Avenue in historic Downtown Opelika. He then founded B&G Septic Service with Gene Gilbert to serve the Beulah area. With his experience, he built a community in Magic Rock Mobile Home Park. He was a beloved member of the historic Pepperell, Opelika, and Beulah communities. He left his mark on the lives of many.

Bobby was predeceased by his parents John Luther & Katie Bell Johnson, his brothers Tommy Clem and Winford Ray Johnson, his sister Ellen Hixon, his son Kenneth Johnson, and his grandson Thomas Horne.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 51 years, Dr. N. Melinda Johnson; four daughters, Sandra Horne, Dianne "DeeDee" Brenneman (B. Ryan), Rachel Allgood (Christopher), Joyce "Jackie" Johnson; his sister Glenda Adcock; 12 grandchildren, Jamey Pratt, Felicia and Bradley Horne, Belle and Blythe Brenneman, Jackson and Quinlan Allgood, Kayla Haga (Andrew), Blake Fitzgerald, and Adam Johnson; 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, along with amazing friends who were like family, including Gilbert Ransom.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 1:00-2:15 pm CST in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home with a service at 2:30 pm in the Chapel. Interment will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.