Roger D. Johnson Sr.

Roger D. Johnson Sr., 72, of Bradley, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1950, in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Hugh and Sylvia Johnson. On July 8, 1974, he married Elizabeth “Libby” Johnson in Crown Point, Indiana. Roger worked as head of security for RA-CO at CSL Behring of Kankakee. He enjoyed woodworking and playing Santa Claus for Bright Eyes Portrait Studio and the Kankakee Train Depot. When he wasn’t playing Santa, he was still jolly and always loved telling stories. Roger was also a dedicated member of Countryside Community Church of Kankakee. Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Liz Johnson; his sons, Chris (Julie) Johnson Sr., Andrew Johnson, Roger (Eileen) Johnson Jr., and Michael Johnson; his daughters, Aimee (Randy) Long and Shannon (Tammy) Johnson; his sister, Wanda; one brother, Clarence; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many more that he called his family. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Patrick Sheene; one brother, Delbert Willhoite; and one sister, Doris Murphy. Visitation for Roger will be held at Jensen Funeral Home of Kankakee on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. A funeral service will then be led by Pastor Jeff Evans, preceding burial at Mound Grove Cemetery of Kankakee. A luncheon will immediately follow at Countryside Community Church, located at 3403 Route 17, Kankakee, Illinois 60901. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.