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Jul 31, 1946 - Feb 9, 2018
Johnny Shumans was a man of music. He directed the Statesboro High School Jazz band. We played great music during my time there from 1975 to 1977. He had us attend a Maynard Ferguson concert that included the great Clark Terry. Magic. It wasn't till years later than a appreciated all the music he introduced to us.
Michael Olewine
June 15, 2018 | Statesboro, GA | Student
Shearon and the Shumans Family
My prayers are with you in the loss of Johnny. May you find comfort in the many years you shared. I fondly recall Johnny in the 80s as a bus driver and travel companion for the GSU Upward Bound Students. He was always full of life and joy. Peace and blessings.
Randy Gunter
February 17, 2018 | Statesboro, GA
Many great memories being in Mr. Shuman's Statesboro High Blue Devils Band. Prays of peace and comfort for your family.
Liz Deal Underwood
February 16, 2018 | Statesboro, GA
While I was never musically talented, Mr Shumans never gave up on me. He was a great teacher and I have always remembered him fondly. RIP!
Kelly Hudgins Carnes
February 16, 2018 | Statesboro, GA
Heaven has gained a musically gifted angel and a wonderful man. Well over 40 years ago, Mr. Shumans welcomed me to William James Junior High and the band program even though I didn't play a band instrument. My family and I had just moved from Savannah where I had been playing in a string program. Mr. Shumans assured my family that if they could come up with a band instrument, he would see that I learned to play it. The next four years of my band life were memorable, largely because of Mr....
Ellen Hudgins-Hendrix-Ericson
February 16, 2018 | Billings, MT
Peace be with you, Mr. Shumans, and thank you for your support and encouragement throughout my high school years. SHS Band Alumni
Kelly Hiatt
February 16, 2018 | Rock Hill, SC
I loved Mr. Shumans as my band director in high school. He was a very talented man and a great leader. RIP: Best Band and Drum Corp, Statesboro High School 1975!
Karen Hudgins ONeal
February 15, 2018 | Statesboro, GA
Prayers and sympathy is extended to your family. We appreciated all you contributed to the students in Dublin. You were an inspiration. Rest in peace Mr. Shumans.
Linda and Ben Allen
February 15, 2018 | Dublin, GA
Erin Shumans
February 14, 2018 | Savannah, GA
Midway
John "Johnny" Paul Shumans passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by loving family. Johnny, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Savannah on July 31, 1946, to John Hubert Shumans and Estelle Louise Pritchard Shumans. He would spend his formative years in Port Wentworth, where his love of music grew. He derived great joy from playing trombone in his high school band, college band and in jazz bands. He pursued his love of music at Georgia Southern University, majoring in music education, which prepared him for his life's profession in high schools as band director and music teacher. Johnny was a longtime brother of Zeta Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha and member of Georgia Music Educators Association. He served many years as a band festival judge. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, John Hubert Shumans and Estelle Louise Pritchard Shumans; paternal grandparents, William Theodore Shuman and Audie Genever Williams Shuman, and maternal grandparents, Harrison Benjamin Pritchard and Mae Louise Page Pritchard.
He is survived by his wife, Sheron Bagley Shumans; sons, Brian Anthony Shumans (Wendy) and Keith Allen Shumans (Cathy); stepdaughter, Frances Evelyn Grey; step-grandson, Hugh Gene Jeffers Jr.; granddaughter, Allena Felice Shumans; brothers, James N. Shumans (Deb) and Edward T. Shumans (Nancy); sister, Stephanie M. Shumans; and many precious aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service to be officiated by Dr. Timothy Byler will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Connection Church, 116 Patriot Trail, Hinesville.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Connection Church.Low Country Cremation and Burial is serving the Shumans family. www.bradleybanderson.com
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