Robert “Mike” Johnson, 64, was released from this life September 14, 2014 to make his new home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mike was born at home in Gibson County, Indiana on November 18, 1949 to Nolie and Grace (Maddex) Johnson.

Mike graduated from Owensville High School class 1967. He considered it an honor to serve his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was an Ironworker in the 70's and 80's, joined the U.S. Postal service in 1986 as a letter carrier. He was postmaster at Hickman and Fulton, KY. After 17 years of service Mike retired as postmaster in 2003 from the post office at Princeton, IN. Mike was a faithful servant of his Lord at the Princeton Christian Church. Mike was also a member of the VFW Post 2714 and the Wounded Warriors Association.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jowyn (Reed) Johnson; daughters, Cara Johnson and Kylie (Kevin) Milligan; 7 grandchildren, Whitney Johnson, Cameron Banks, Katelyn Milligan, Madelynne Whittler, Jada Banks, Leif Whittler and Jacob Milligan; mother, Grace Johnson; brothers, Dennis (Laura), Jim (Twyla) Johnson; children of his heart Joshua Seals and Jaimie Martin; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and his wonderful church family.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Nolie Johnson and his mother and father-In-Law, Jim and Kay Reed.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville with the Revs. Larry Tedrow, Jerry Kennedy and Phil Young officiating. Burial will be in the Owensville Cemetery with military graveside services being conducted by the retired military veterans of Gibson County.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 17 at the funeral home.