Gene Demarus Johns, Sr.

Nahunta – Gene Demarus Johns, Sr., 82, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday afternoon (October 25, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Oliver and Mallie Prescott Johns. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Johns; 2 brothers, Cy Johns and Owen Johns; a granddaughter, Melissa Johns Hickox; and a niece, Bedell Johns.

Gene served in the United States Navy and was self employed as an escort driver. He was of the Christian faith and a very sociable guy. Gene also loved his family, riding the roads, and was a chef at heart.

Survivors include his 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Demarus Johns, Jr. (Judy), Dale Johns (Patti), and Desmond Johns (Tammy) all of Nahunta; a daughter and son-in-law, Deon Cloves (Matt) of Lulaton; 9 grandchildren, D.J. Johns, Jok Johns, Mikey Crews, Ashley Carter, Shane Johns, Lyndsey Johns, April Newman, Dylan Johns, and Mattox Cloves; 17 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, B.S. Johns (Cathy); and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Friday evening (October 27, 2017) starting at 6pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Saturday morning (October 28, 2017) at 11am at Bachlott Community Church with Rev. Chuck Allen, Rev. Otis Johns and Rev. Ion Johns officiating. Burial will follow in Bachlott Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, D.J. Johns, Jok Johns, Dylan Johns, Shane Johns, Mikey Crews, Kenneth Coleman, and John Walker and are asked to meet at the church by 10:30am.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.