Alfred Johns

Alfred Jacob Johns, 72, of Folkston, passed away at his residence March 29, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Brantley County to the late Pat and Eliza Flowers Johns. He was a US Navy Veteran. He volunteered at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for a number of years. Mr. Johns was a avid fisherman and farmer.

He is survived by his wife: Nell Johns; 2-Children: Ed (Wendy) Johns and Sissy (Doug) Greenwood; 2-Step-Children: Janice (Richard) Howell and Dennis (Marla) Snowden; 2-Brothers: Charles (Terri) Lowther and Gross (Sharon) Lowther; 6-Grandchildren: Allison Johns, Meghan Johns, Gigi Greenwood, Shelly (Nathaniel) Isler-Williams, Chris Moss, and Sarah Snowden and a Great Grandchild: Kyleigh Moss. He was preceded in death by his sister Audrey Swain.

The family receive friends Wednesday, March 31 at Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 1 at 11:00 AM at the Winokur Baptist Church with Dr. Reggie Herrin and Rev. Randy Jacoby officiating. Burial will follow in Bachlott Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia.