Earl R. ‘Rob’ Johnson Jr.

SALISBURY — Earl R. “Rob” Johnson Jr., 66, died at Serenity House, a hospice home in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Feb. 23, 2021, following a long illness.

He was the son of Earl R. and Laura H. Johnson of Lime Rock. He was born in Sharon on June 11, 1954, and lived in Lime Rock for 26 years. He then moved to Santa Barbara, where he resided and worked as a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for Santa Barbara county for 40 years.

Rob was educated at Salisbury Central School and Oliver Wolcott Vocational & Technical High School in Torrington.

Rob is survived by his parents, Earl R. and Laura Johnson of Lakeville; his brother, Eric Johnson of Sheffield; his sister, Elisa MacKendree of Baker, Fla.; and his niece, Arielle MacKendree of Niceville, Fla.

Services will be held at a later date and will be private.

Rob is leaving a loving family and a “family” of friends in Santa Barbara. He will be greatly missed by all.

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