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1928
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2014
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Richard Johns Obituary
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at Bratcher Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at Waples Memorial United Methodist Church in Denison with Dr. Roy Spore officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas.
Richard was born on December 3, 1928 in Cameron, Texas, the son of William Henry Johns and Ida Andrews Johns. He grew up in Cameron and graduated Yoe High School, Cameron. He attended the University of Texas, Austin (1946-1950 with a B.A. degree; had two years of service in the Army (Korean Police Action) in San Francisco, Calif. at Letterman Army Hospital and he earned a Master of Arts in Bacteriology from the University of Texas, Austin.
He married Patricia A. Anderson June 11, 1955 in San Francisco, Calif. He taught Biology at Adamson High School, Dallas, Texas from September 1955 to August 1957; started with Pillsbury Mills, Inc. in Denison August 1957 as Q. C. Chemist. His career with Pillsbury continued for thirty-five years, having served as Q. C. Manager, Q. A. Manager and Technical Services Manager. He retired September 1992.
He was active at Waples Memorial United Methodist Church, serving on the Administrative Board, Sunday school teacher, and Scoutmaster of Troop 605 for twenty two years. In scouting he received the Silver Beaver Award and Church, Life & Family Award of the Methodist church. He had 61 scouts to reach the rank of Eagle Scout and 20 scouts to earn the God and Country Award.
He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Sherman. In the mid-70's he was elected to three years on the Denison School Board. The last year he served as Board President. He was elected to three years on the Grayson County School Board. He has been a member of the Denison Lions Club since 1993.
During his working years he belonged to Institute of Food Technologists, American Microbiological Society and the American Society for Quality Control (Certified Quality Engineer).
He is survived by sons Michael R. Johns & wife Vicki of Leesburg, Texas, Paul B. Johns & wife Carol of San Antonio, Texas; daughter Lori A. Jones & husband Tommy of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren Chris & Molly, Adrienne, Harland Johns, Darby Johns, Erica & Ben Annotti, Rachel & Kyle Jones.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Patricia, his wife of 58 years and brother Fred Johns.
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Mike Johns
July 23, 2014
Thanks everyone for your kind words and I glad you had the pleasure to know him.
Cindy Marlow
July 17, 2014
I am so sorry to learn about the death of you Father. Your parents were amazing. So kind and were great neighbors not only to us but to Fred's parent's as well. While reading the obituary I saw that they were married on June 11th, that was when Fred and I were married as well. I will always think of them both now on that day. My thought's and prayer's are with everyone.
Fred and Cindy Marlow
Danny Tyndell
July 16, 2014
I was very sad to hear that Dick had passed away. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity he gave me 34 years ago when he hired me right out of college. He was not only a boss, he was a mentor and friend. I owe much of the success I have had to the lessons I learned from Dick.
Dick was a man of strong faith and had unquestionable integrity. I always admired his involvement in the community and with his church.
I know that Dick is now in the arms of a loving Lord who is telling him... Well done my good and faithful servant.
Danny Tyndell
Kyle Massenburg
July 14, 2014
Mike, my sincere condolences to you and the entire Johns family. He has a legacy of goodwill that he's left throughout his community, and it won't be forgotten anytime soon. Your father was a good man.
Susan and Mike Pinion
July 10, 2014
Dick and Pat were very special people who will be missed. So sorry Mike and I can't make the funeral. Know we are there in spirit.
Susan and Mike Pinion
July 10, 2014
A quiet man of high standards and morals as well - our son earned his Eagle Scout honors under Dick's guidance also - I was fortunate to work with him at Pillsbury for many years - I enjoyed his dry wit always. Go with God.
Dale Huhtala
Tommy Jones
July 10, 2014
A quiet man of strength and character. It has truly been my honor to be his son in law. I will strive to live up to the high standards he set. Rest in Peace Dick. We miss you, we love you. We honor you.
July 9, 2014
I WAS ONE OF MR. JOHN'S 61 EAGLE SCOUTS; HE AND GEORGE COULTER HELPED ME BECOME WHO I AM; I HOPE I EARNED WHAT THEY TAUGHT ME...WONDERFUL MAN...
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