JOHNS, Jr., Jimmy
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jimmy Johns Jr., 62, a well-known member of the Ranger community passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at his residence following several months of illness. Jimmy was born on July 20, 1957 to the late Jimmy Johns Sr. and Mary Frances Freeman Johns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father and mother in law, Carlton and Gentle Lee Walraven. A brother, Ronnie Brown. Brothers in law, Gene Alford, Jerry Pepples, Steve and David Walraven. A Niece, Michelle Carter.
Jimmy was a cattle farmer and a member of the Calhoun Red Carpet Cattleman Association. Prior to retirement, he was employed for more than 38 years at Lockheed Martin and was a member of Fairview Church of God.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Darlene Walraven Johns. One son, Jason Johns and his wife, Emily. One daughter, Jennifer Grif¿Q DQG KHU KXVEDQG %UDQdon. Grandchildren, Grace -RKQV 6DZ\HU *ULI¿Q WKUHH step-grandchildren, Kaden, Kellen and Kenley. Brothers, Bob Johns and his wife, Linda, Ronald Johns and his wife, Mary, Donald Johns and his wife Cathy and Roger Johns and his wife Dianne. Sisters, Ann Alford and Debra Pepples. Sisters in law, Melissa Walraven and Becky Dickens. Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Jimmy Johns, Jr. was held Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM from the Fairview Church of God with 5HY 'HURQ +HQVRQ RI¿FLating. Music was arranged by Valerie Parker Taylor, Ritchie Parker and Leah Parker Roach. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Park with Rev. Eddie Brannon in charge of the graveside service. Pallbearers serving include; Barry Thomas, Randy Connaly, Mike Chappel, Mike Murphy, Matthew Pope, Ronald (Slim) Weems, Donald McReynolds and Randy Johns. Honorary pallbearers include; Mike Cook, Mike Johns, Ted Smith, Eric Abernathy, Martin Bennett, Rodney Swann, Ron Vinson, Jeff Jones, Larry Mulkey, Billy Johns and Ronnie Patterson.
The Johns family received friends on Wednesday Feb. 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mr. Jimmy Johns Jr. of the Ranger community.
The church family of Wesley Chapel UMC, 179 Wesley Chapel Road, invites everyone to join them for their 2020 first quarterly concert on Saturday at 6 p.m. The guest group will be the SongSmiths. There will be a covered-dish supper after the concert.
March
Oak Grove Baptist Church, 997 Brownlee Mountian Road, will host a special singing on Sunday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. featuring the Dove quartet from Rome. Lunch will be served after the service and a special love offering will be received. Pastor Andrew Campbell and members cordially invite everyone. For more info call 706-383-8118.
The Cup of Life Worship Center, 108 Newtown Road, will host evangelist Milton Martin Jr. on the morning of Sunday, March 1. The pastor is Preseton Aker. Call 706-218-3097.
The Church of God of the Union Assembly, 4624 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, is hosting a revival March 6-7 at 7 p.m. and March 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The ministers are the Rev. Kenneth Sisk and Marcus Sisk.
The North Georgia General Missionary Baptist Association will hold First Saturday Fellowship Service with Pastor DeShannon Davis and St Paul Baptist Church, 428 Pleasant Valley Road, Silver Creek, on Saturday, March 7, at 9:45 a.m.