Raymond Michael Johns Jr, 90, of Franklin North Carolina, passed away on
October 3, 2022, at his residence in the Rose Creek Community.

He was the son of the late Raymond Michael Johns Sr. and Viola Florence Johns
who retired to the Clarks Chapel community. His wife, June Anita Johns
proceeded him in death in 2000 after a short illness. He is survived by four sons,
Raymond Michael Johns II and his wife Linda of Asheville NC; Thomas Johns of
Greenville TN; Steven Johns and his wife Julie of Black Mountain NC; and Timothy
Johns of Greenville TN. In addition, he had nine grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Andrew Johns and his
wife Marianne of Cherry Valley, New York.

Ray proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War with the
17th Infantry Regiment as a Medic. He received a Purple Heart after being hit by a
mortar during the battle of Pork Chop Hill in 1953. After moving to the Rose
Creek Community in Franklin, North Carolina in 1965 he began work for the U.S.
Forest Service and later retired from government service.

During retirement Ray enjoyed life with his family, local flea markets,
tinkering around the house and cooking. He will be loved and missed dearly by
his family and friends.

In accordance with his wishes, no memorial or funeral services will be held.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.