Robert J. Johnson

Robert Jerome Johnson, Jr., the son of the late Robert Jerome Johnson, Sr. and Reiko Johnson-McCowan, was born on September 16, 1969. On Friday, June 3, 2005, Robby was suddenly taken from us. Today, we see through the glass daddy, but one day we will fully understand why this had to be.“Robby,” as he was affectionately known, attended school in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) in 1987. Robby gave his life to Christ in 1995 at the Ebenezer African Methodist Church.Upon his graduation, he went to work as a land surveyor for Whitman-Requardt and Associates. Desiring more from life, Robby started his own company, Photos Unlimited. He traveled up and down the East Coast taking pictures of attendees at night clubs, concerts and family reunions. At the 2004 Johnson-Wimbish Family Picnic, Robby was there, staging and arranging, saying “Smile on Three” to the family members and taking memorable photographs. He could always make you laugh.Again desiring more for his family, he branched out into real estate investments. All of his ventures were established with the goal of financial security for his daughter, Jasmine Latoya and his mother, Reiko. He loved the time he spent with Reiko, Jasmine and his stepfather, Mac.He and his brother, Alexander, had a very special relationship. They were true brothers, inseparable. They depended on each other knowing where one was weak the other was strong. Together they were unstoppable. One of his goals was to start a “Brother Enterprise” with Alex and build a business dynasty that they could pass on to their children.Robby shared his love and concern for people with others outside of his family. The most important thing in his life was family. He enjoyed mentoring and encouraging young people, employing them in many projects and ventures. He was a role-model for all, teaching and empowering everyone to become independent. Robby would give his friends “the shirt off his back.” His best friend, Al Owens can attest to the depth of his love and caring. Robby never gave up on believing and encouraging Al, as he recovered from a near-death experience. Robby would not give up until Al was back on his feet.The most important thing in his life was his family. Jasmine, his daughter, was the “apple of his eye.” He loved caring for his mother and stepfather, Mac.Robby’s memory is kept in the hearts, minds, and spirits of His mother, Reiko Johnson-McCowan; his stepfather, Harvey(Mac) McCowan; his daughter, Jasmine Latoya Johnson; his brother, Alexander Johnson; his sister-in-law, Belinda Johnson; his nieces, Ariel and Domonique Johnson; his devoted friend, Nikia Jones, and a host of relatives and friends.

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Robert J. Johnson

September 16, 1969 - June 3, 2005