Mr. Johnny B. Echols passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on October 14, 1948, to the late Joseph Echols and Irene Jenkins in Phenix City, AL.

Cherishing his memories are: his wife, Gloria J. Echols; 5 children, Stacey Taylor, Angela None-Reed, Keisha Wilson, Tilena Wood, and Telisha Sherrod (Matthew); siblings, Richard Brown (Yvonne) and Annie Jenkins (George); 5 grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Echols will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at New Testament Christian Center with interment at Evergreen Memorial Garden.

Visitation will be held on Friday, beginning at 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m at Progressive.

The staff at Progressive Funeral Home is honored to have been entrusted with providing a dignified
tribute and consider it a distinct privilege to provide care and guidance to the family of Mr. Johnny B. Echols.