JOHNSON, Robert Lloyd Age 74, of Dickson, January 12, 2008. Born in Sparta, Tennessee on Dec. 15, 1933, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late James and Verna Sapp Johnson. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1951. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1955 with a Bachelor's degree in music. He received his Master's degree in music from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago. He continued his education and received his "Plus 45". He began his teaching career in Franklin County, TN in 1955. In 1959 he became the band director for Dickson High School and continued with Dickson Co. High Schol where he retired in 1987. He was also retired from the TN National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ray Mayes Johnson, Dickson; his son Ken Johnson and his wife, Lisa, Dickson; his daughter, Tara Ross and her husband, Dave, Ashton, ID; a brother, Don Johnson, Sparta, TN; two grandchildren, Colter Ross and Mica Ross, Ashton, ID; a nephew, Jeff Johnson; and a niece, Christi Johnson. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Bryan Johnson. His remains are in the care of Taylor Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service. His service of remembrance will be at 1 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 from the Chapel with Bro. Gynnath Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Dickson. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Dickson Co. Services are under the direction of TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, (615) 446-2808.