Franklin–Robert William “Rob” Johnson, 33, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Sentara Obici Hospital with his family at his bedside. Rob is survived by his mother, Sandra Glover Johnson; his father, Donald Ray Johnson; half-sister, Barbara Ann Winslow; and many friends.

A graveside funeral will be held at 1 pm Friday, March 15, at Southampton Memorial Park with the Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.