Johnny Frank Johns, 80, passed away on September 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of James (Snookums) and Geneva Johns, born on March 1, 1940 in Chicota, Texas. Johnny served in the United States Airforce, graduated from East Texas State University, and served as a certified public accountant. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Paris Ward. Those who knew Johnny would describe him as quick-witted, generous, and known for his one liners and infamous rope belt. He leaves behind his wife, Connie Dell Garlock Johns, two daughters,Leilani Dell Perdue, wife of Richard LaWayne Perdue, Rachel Ann Henson, wife of AlvinRichard Henson, two grandchildren, Jordan Dell Burnett and Liam James Perdue and a sister, Dorothy Ann Chapman.
A visitation at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home will be on Thursday, September 17, from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. The graveside service will be conducted at Forest Chapel Cemetery on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
