He was preceded in death by his father, Lee H. Johns Jr., Step-father Avery Mayes, and Step-son Keith Lawson.
Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda K. Johns, mother: Ruth J. Mayes, sisters: Robyn (Dan) Robinson, Kathy (Argil) Ashley; children: Devan (Doug) Finley, Casey Johns and Joseph A. Johns. Grandchildren: Alex Kelley, Matthew (Emily) Sprouse, Olivia (Cory) Baxley, Katie Johns, Nicholas Short and William Finley; along with several great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm with funeral services following at 6:00 p.m. at Stubblefield Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Shoun officiating.
Military graveside services will be Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 am in Hamblen Memory Gardens.