Johnny was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church for 40 years where he sang in the worship choir and served as an usher. Johnny was retired from the United States Post Office with 42 years of service. He also served in the United States Army in Vietnam where he was a Purple Heart recipient. Johnny had a warm smile and a servants heart and enjoyed helping others. He was fondly known as Gramps to his grandchildren and to many others.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara; son, Chris Corum; grandchildren, Taylor (Mallory), Kelly (Marion), Jill (Paul Michael) Peeler; great grandchildren, John Walt & Virginia Grey Peeler, Dell & Keith Corum; sister, Leisa (Howard) Stanley; special nieces, Jennifer, Sadie and Lori.
Family and friends will meet at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier on Tuesday at 2:00 P.M, January 2, 2024 for graveside services with full military honors. Rev. Jon Cormack officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. P.O. Box 22802, Knoxville, Tn 37933.
Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home.
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