Robert Lathan "Bob" Johnson

December 9, 2022

CHARLOTTE - Robert Lathan (Bob) Johnson of Charlotte died Friday, December 9, 2022, at Atrium University Hospital., He was born April 22, 1935, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, the son of the late Asa & Ethel Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a retired regional vice-president of First Citizens Bank & Trust Company. After his retirement, he served as chairman of the advisory board for the bank. Bob served as President of the North Carolina United Way and the Charlotte Athletic Club. He attended Campbell University and Wake Forest University. He was a member of Myers Park United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Stewards. In the late 1990s, as a representative of the Western Conference of the United Methodist Church, Bob assisted in building a number of small Methodist churches in Cuba, staying several weeks at a time.

Bob also served on the Executive Board and was treasurer of the Citizens Safety Association, He served as Director of the Kidney Foundation, Family & Children’s Services, American Red Cross, Carolinas Medical Center Home Health Care Advisory Board, and for 27 years served on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. Bob was selected as Boss of the Year in 1977 by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) and was a lifetime member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. He served in the Naval Reserve from September 1950 until September 1958.

Bob was predeceased by his wife, Anne Glenn Johnson and sister, Gail Bradley. He is survived by daughter Channing Kirkpatrick and husband, Jeff of Charlotte and son Robert Lathan Johnson, Jr. and wife, Shelton of Mt. Gilead, NC. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Sarah Johnson Milholland and husband, Cliff, Joshua Lathan Kirkpatrick and wife Erica, David Daniel Kirkpatrick and wife, Katie, Grace Daniel Johnson, Savannah Johnson Farooq and husband, Faizan, and Nickolas Wyatt Reid, and six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Emily, Madison, Piper, Finn, and Noah. Bob is also survived by brother-in law, Bennie Bradley of Durham.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Myers Park United Methodist Church, The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private.

Memorials may be sent to Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • MELVIN D MCINTOSH

    Bob was a good friend at Myers Park UMC and also at Aldersgate Retirement Community. It was always a joy to spend time with him and converse with him. He even advised my brother and me as to how to get a lower interest rate on a loan of ours. May God's greatest comfort be with all the family during these days.

  • Sally Honeycutt

    Worked with Mr. Johnson for many years at First Citizens Bank. One of the best men I have ever known. My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family.
    Sally

  • Margaret Almond

    I have nothing but fond memories of Bob. We worked together for many years and I tried to follow his character traits.
    He was honest, caring and treated his associates with care. So many people were customers because of Bob’s
    manner and sincerity. He will leave behind many current and past associates and clients.

  • Chuck Wright

    Mr. Johnson was always deeply concerned about the people around him. He would literally do anything to assist if you needed his help. One of the smartest people that I have ever known, yet he would prefer to use his vast knowledge to help you and not to boost of his accomplishments. He will be truly be missed by all of us that knew and loved him.

  • Nolan Beam

    To the family: Our deepest condolences. Our sincere prayers are with all of you. Robert, you’re especially in our prayers my friend. Losing our parents is a huge loss and I’ve been through that as well. Stay strong and live the life that your father would have wanted you to live. Love you buddy! NB