Robert Johnson

Robert Humphrey Johnson (“Bobby J”) of Billings, MT, formerly of Tolland, CT, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 at the age of 70.

He was born on June 21, 1955 to John T. Johnson and Dorothy O. Johnson in Lowell, MA. He was a graduate of Proctor Academy, then initiated his 40-year career as an Independent Insurance Agent, learning from the “School of Hard Knocks” and completing his degree from Manchester Community College. Outside of the insurance industry, he also worked as a Gas Station Attendant, Volunteer Firefighter, Volunteer Ski Patroller, Wedding Officiant as a Justice of the Peace, ending his career as the Interim General Manager at The Briarwood Golf Club.

He coached youth sports for all of his children and cheered them on from the sidelines, pool decks, and hockey bleachers. He loved hosting backyard pool parties and Super Bowl parties, organizing tailgates, playing golf, hitting the slopes, and spending time with family and friends. He had a special gift of connecting with people, making anyone in his presence feel like his priority. He was great at making friends everywhere.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Dorothy Johnson, his brother Thomas Johnson, and his sister Carol Macdonald. He is survived by his wife Linda Johnson, their children: Scott (Danelle) Johnson, Emily (Pawel) Bronkowski, and Laura (Maalik) Simmons, and his sister Ann Grimes. He also has four beloved grandchildren, several wonderful nieces and nephews, in-laws, cousins, and many incredible friends who have been family. 

Funeral Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Billings, located at 2420 13th Street West, Billings, MT 59102 on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:00pm. A Livestream link will be available at: facebook.com/fpcbillings. Following, a reception will be held at The Briarwood Golf Club, located at 3429 Briarwood Blvd, Billings, MT 59101. Another reception will be held in New England; more details will be shared by the family in the coming weeks.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any donations be made to the Billings Clinic Foundation (In the memo or comments please write: “To the ICC Floor in memory of Bob Johnson”), 2917 10th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101 or to First Presbyterian Church, 2420 13th Street West, Billings, MT 59102.