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Robert James “Bobby” Johns

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Robert James “Bobby” Johns

Birth
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Death
7 Mar 2016 (aged 83)
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Burial
North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA Add to Map
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Robert James "Bobby" Johns, 83, passed away suddenly March 7th at his home in Miami.

Born May 22, 1932 in Miami, where he resided his entire life and began his racing career. He was a racing legend as he won the Atlanta 500, the Bristol 500, 2nd in the Daytona 500, and many other racing achievements. He was one of the first NASCAR drivers to race in the Indy 500, where he raced twice and finished in the top ten.

A graduate of Miami Tech High, he served in the US Army and worked in his own business until the day of his passing.

Preceded in death by his father, "Shorty" Johns, and companion Wanda Tallent, he is survived by his loving sister Angel Sistrunk and family.

Graveside service at noon on Thursday, March 8th at Southern Memorial Park, North Miami.

Arrangements under the direction of Caballero Rivero Southern, North Miami, FL.

(Caballero Rivero Southern)
Robert James "Bobby" Johns, 83, passed away suddenly March 7th at his home in Miami.

Born May 22, 1932 in Miami, where he resided his entire life and began his racing career. He was a racing legend as he won the Atlanta 500, the Bristol 500, 2nd in the Daytona 500, and many other racing achievements. He was one of the first NASCAR drivers to race in the Indy 500, where he raced twice and finished in the top ten.

A graduate of Miami Tech High, he served in the US Army and worked in his own business until the day of his passing.

Preceded in death by his father, "Shorty" Johns, and companion Wanda Tallent, he is survived by his loving sister Angel Sistrunk and family.

Graveside service at noon on Thursday, March 8th at Southern Memorial Park, North Miami.

Arrangements under the direction of Caballero Rivero Southern, North Miami, FL.

(Caballero Rivero Southern)

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  • Created by: A.W.R.
  • Added: Mar 11, 2016
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159247151/robert_james-johns: accessed ), memorial page for Robert James “Bobby” Johns (22 May 1932–7 Mar 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 159247151, citing Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; Maintained by A.W.R. (contributor 47508929).