Madison<!--Madison-->Dr. J. Robert Johnson, 72, of Madison died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Crestwood Hospital. Dr. Johnson was born in Oxford, Miss., to Hunter and Helen Johnson. He graduated from Hurricane High School in 1953 and enlisted in the Air Force. In 1959, he began classes at Memphis State University and in 1966 graduated from The University of Tennessee Medical School. Dr. Johnson began his medical career as a Family Practitioner in Decatur in 1967 before he moved his practice to Madison in 1975. There he owned and operated Occupational Health Center until 2006 when he retired. He was a dedicated physician who genuinely loved his chosen profession. He treasured his family, friends and office staff, and will be deeply missed by all. Survivors include his daughter, Kelley Johnson Hayes of Decatur; son, Hunter Robert Johnson of Huntsville; three sisters, Melba Roberts and Lillie Hanson, both of Southaven Miss., and Ida Sizk of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, Verlin Johnson of Water Valley, Miss., and Marlin Johnson of Hampton, Va.; and two grandchildren, Patrick Hayes and Caroline Martin, both of Decatur. He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Gates Johnson. Visitation will be Sunday, March 2, 2008, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 202 Gordon Drive, Decatur, at 1 p.m. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Milt Glor officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the home of Ken and Kelley Hayes. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Committee on Church Cooperation, P.O. Box 131, Decatur, AL 35602.