Robert "Buck" Wayne Johnson

Birth date: Dec 30, 1962 Death date: Jan 10, 2023

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Robert “Buck” Wayne Johnson, 60, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his residence.Buck was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and a son of the late James Weldon Johnson and Carrie Lee Owens Johnson.Buck was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Church of Our Lord Jesus. Buck was an entrepreneur, most recently a landscaper. He had other jobs but most notably as the “Ice Cream Man”. Buck had a caring heart and always put others first. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Buck was a prankster and always telling jokes. He was a servant of his community.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Johnson, James Johnson and sister, Charlene Townes.Survivors include his children, Ebony Johnson, Robert Wayne Johnson, Jr., Zachary Tyler Hill, Brittany and Brandon Anderson; grandchildren, Gabriana Long, Jordyn Long, Ariel Johnson, Julian Wayne Johnson, Amiya Johnson; brothers, Leroy Johnson, Gary Johnson, Ronald and Donald Johnson, Claude Townes, Sammy Townes (Karen); sister, Carrie Mae Adams (Jacque); Debra Jackson, Robert Jackson, Kenneth Jackson, Mary Harris-Jackson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.The funeral service will be conducted, Friday, January 20, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Pastor Cora Lee, officiating. The graveside committal service will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be chosen from friends and family.The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30-1:30 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

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Appalachian Funeral Home

Created a Tribute Video in memory of Robert "Buck" Wayne Johnson.

Wendell Buchanan

I first met Buck whenever we were 12. I was representing Johnson City American Little League (Carnegie). Buck was representing Johnson City National League (Keystone). We were in the local finals. I was pitching, had never lost a game until that date. Buck took a chest high change up high & deep out of our home park to spark the JC National Little League team to a win & a "run" as Tennessee State Champions & one game shy of the Little League World Series (If not for Tuckahoe Virginia). Buck wasn't a braggart or a cocky person. Though Buck didn't pursue baseball thru High School we formed a friendship that always reminded me of Buck's athletic prowess & humbleness every time we would meet. Later as we became men, Buck would thrill my two oldest children whenever we were back in Carnegie visiting my parents on Fairview Avenue, bringing special ice cream treat's in his truck. I remember too Buck testifying to me about his salvation thru Jesus Christ blood sacrifice at Calvary. He was thrilled that I was able to tell him that I too had that relationship & hope. God bless his family. Until we meet again my friend in a better country... Thank you Jesus for this hope.

Larry Mcclintock

my condolences am sorry for your lost.

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Wendell Buchanan

I first met Buck whenever we were 12. I was representing Johnson City American Little League (Carnegie). Buck was representing Johnson City National League (Keystone). We were in the local finals. I was pitching, had never lost a game until that date. Buck took a chest high change up high & deep out of our home park to spark the JC National Little League team to a win & a "run" as Tennessee State Champions & one game shy of the Little League World Series (If not for Tuckahoe Virginia). Buck wasn't a braggart or a cocky person. Though Buck didn't pursue baseball thru High School we formed a friendship that always reminded me of Buck's athletic prowess & humbleness every time we would meet. Later as we became men, Buck would thrill my two oldest children whenever we were back in Carnegie visiting my parents on Fairview Avenue, bringing special ice cream treat's in his truck. I remember too Buck testifying to me about his salvation thru Jesus Christ blood sacrifice at Calvary. He was thrilled that I was able to tell him that I too had that relationship & hope. God bless his family. Until we meet again my friend in a better country... Thank you Jesus for this hope.

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Tiffany Ryans

Buck, you will be missed my friend! I will never forget our last conversation. We laughed so hard. Thank you you for always checking on me and the boys. We will miss you! My condolences to you and your family. 🙏🏼❤️

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James Knaff

Buck, you will be missed. Thank you for the tough love growing up. It has served me well.

JK

James Knaff

in honor of Robert.
A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.
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Sherry Leary

Buck had so many good qualities I can't list them all. He was kind, generous and empathetic, he will be missed. RIP my friend
Sherry Leary

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Joey Diane Hardin

in honor of Robert.
A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.