Robert “Bob” Johnson, 73, who helped organize Vincennes’ annual Fourth of July fireworks show, died Friday from a fireworks-related incident in Lawrenceville, Illinois, resulting in a postponement of the city’s annual fireworks display.
Vincennes firework organizer killed in Lawrenceville accident
By Nathan Springfield (We Are Knox County)
Jul 6, 2026 | 11:30 AM

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