ROBERT J.JOHNSON, 74Eaton Corp. LAKELAND - Robert J. Johnson, 74, of Lakeland, died Sat. July 9, 2011 of heart failure. He had lived in Kalamazoo, MI until 1994 when he moved to Lakeland. He retired in 1992 after 37 years working for Eaton Corp., an auto parts manufacturer. He was a huge sports fan, especially the Tigers and Rays, and also enjoyed playing golf. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Vivian; 2 sons Robert and wife Doris of Kalamazoo, Michael and wife Angela of Hickory Corners, MI, 5 daughters Connie Johnson of Portage, MI, Melinda Colp and husband Jim of Lakeland, Kathleen Pennock and husband Don of Lakeland, Amy Johnson and Ismael Cervantes of Mulberry, FL, 2 brothers Donald and wife Ann of Richland, MI, David and wife Lyn of Kalamazoo, 1 sister Ann Boussom and husband Larry of Kalamazoo; 15 grandchildren Carmen, Alan and wife Savannah, David and wife Rachel, Abigail, Bradley, Kenneth, Kaylee, Malaina, Todd, Emily, JJ, Jessica, Sarah, Amanda, and Andy; and 4 great grandchildren Gavin, Connor, Sophie and Emma; several nieces and nephews; and 3 special lifelong friends, Larry and Betty Blalock, and Ralph Taylor. He was preceded in death by 1 brother Paul, and a grandson William Pennock. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church, North Lakeland, FL. The family has requested that contributions be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church 6920 N Socrum Loop, Lakeland, FL 33809. Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison, Northside.