Obituary For Jeffrey Charles Johns

Jeffrey Charles Johns,52, of Lanett Alabama passed away on October 7, 2020 in Opelika, Alabama.

Jeff was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 14, 1968 to the late Harry Johns and Geneva Johns of New Market VA. He was raised in New Market Virginia and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in Mt. Jackson, Virginia, class of 1987. He served in the US Army during Operations Desert Storm as a Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1991.

His hands were stained with grease and rarely seen without some form of tool in them. Jeff loved fixing broken things and making them useful again. He was a gentle giant of a man who helped people with no regards of repayment. He was also a Rescue Transport Drive for Freedom Train Animal Rescue and Kindred Heart Transport helping to drive many at-risk animals to no-kill shelters. Jeff also loved listening to and supporting the Pride of the Valley marching band and his granddaughter. He loved fishing and boating, not only for the sport of it but for the company that came with it. He was happiest on the water with those he loved for it was that time that made the activity most enjoyable. He was also a huge Alabama football fan… ROLL TIDE!

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Maria Carman Johns of Lanett, AL; son Joseph Carman & wife Amber Carman of Smiths Station, AL; daughter Sarah Breedlove Quarles of Columbus, GA; son Matthew Johns & wife Erica Johns of MCAS Cherry Point, NC; mother Geneva Johns of Timberville, Virginia; sister Stacey Davis & husband Michael of Waynesboro, Virginia; Heather Gale and husband Lonnie Gale of Timberville, Virginia; 8 grandchildren – Abbigail and Joseph Carman, Madison and KateLynn Quarles, Alexis Golden, Matthew, Liam, and Ingram Johns; Grandmother Jane Kleppinger of Dublin Ohio; Mother- in-law Nina Carman of Columbus, GA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2: pm EDT at Bluffton Funeral Services in Lanett, Alabama. State and local Social distancing guidelines will be followed at the service as well as wearing masks. The Service will also be available on Bluffton Funeral Services Facebook page using “Facebook Live”.

Reverends Tamalita Autry and Mark Robinson will officiate.

Services have been entrusted to Bluffton Funeral Services, Lanett, Alabama.

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To the family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that soon God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and "death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."(Rev. 21:3,4) May this promise give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.

- Mary

Maria, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Although, you feel like your life has lost its meaning, it hasn't. You have beautiful children/grandchildren, mother, sisters, extended family, friends, who are there for you. Jeff loved you and although he's gone physically, spiritually he's there and looking over you. Just remember, you're not alone. With deepest sympathy. Paula and family

- Paulina Carman

So many memories, many have run through my mind as I've seen his lil guy pictures...he was all boy, a toughy...pride & joy to his PopPop Johns & his daddy....my heart breaks knowing that he'll not be coming home to Virginia for his visits....love you Jeff

- Renee Wilkins

Maria, I am so sorry for your lost,my prayers are with you. Dorothy

- Dorothy Reaves

Maria, My heart is breaking for you. I pray happy memories will eventually fill the Jeff shaped hole in your heart. If love could have saved him, he would still be here. I love you, sweet friend. You and all who loved him are in my prayers. ~Jerri

- Jerri Beasley