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Johnny Daves Johnny Daves, age 64, was called to be with God on November 18, 2012. Johnny was the beloved husband of Carol; father of Jon; father-in-law of Pam; and the adoring grandfather of Sean. Johnny's parents, Carl and Bessie Daves, passed away in 1977 and 1997, and his younger brother, Larry, passed away in 2011. Johnny is survived by his sisters, Rosemary, Donna, Judy; and his brothers, Thom and Rick. Johnny is also survived by his sister-in-laws, Berlene, Patti, Frances, Martha, Sharon, Margaret, June, Cherlyn; brother-in-laws, Carlos, Paul, Otis, Danny, Steve, Eddie, and Scott, and numerous nieces and nephews. Johnny was such a great family man and he was so strong. Johnny had a career in law enforcement, working as a Correctional Officer, Sergeant, and finally Lieutenant for the Department of Corrections for 25 years. He retired from the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi in 1998. Johnny and Carol moved to Florida in 2003 to be near their son, Jon, and his family. Even though Johnny had a law enforcement career spanning 25 years, he felt his greatest calling was to be a grandfather to Sean. Johnny was absolutely the very best grandfather in the world and he loved Sean beyond belief. AND.... Sean adored his grandfather. They did so many things together during the nine years we lived in Florida and Johnny loved it. We took Sean everywhere with us. Sean would always tell his grandpa, " Grandpa, you are just my heart." Johnny loved Star Trek. He was an avid fan and collector starting in 1966. The memorabilia he has fills an entire bedroom. Johnny was loved so much and we will miss him forever. He was, and always will be, our heart. Johnny had so many friends and family in Bakersfield and California; we are hoping to have a Celebration of Life Memorial in Bakersfield honoring Johnny on January 29, 2013; his birthday. www.bakersfield.com/obits
This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.
Happy Easter, Johnny. I miss you so much and I always will. I did not see Sean, Jon-Jon, and Pam today because of the Coronavirus; we will celebrate Easter when this is all over. I love you and I always will. I miss you so much with all of my heart ❤. Love always and forever. Carol.
Carol Daves
April 12, 2020 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Johnny: Happy Easter, my Love. We had dinner at Sean's house and it was nice. Sean is so big and such a good boy, Thank God. I miss you so much, Johnny, and I always will. I love you with all of my heart and I always will. Happy Easter, my Love. ❤ Love always and forever. Carol
Carol Daves
April 10, 2020 | Delotna, FL | Spouse
Oh, Johnny, I miss you so much and I always will. I love you with all of my heart and I always will. Love always and forever. Love, Carol. ❤
Carol Daves
March 02, 2020 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Happy Valentines Day, Johnny. I miss you so much everyday and I always will. You are so loved and you always will be. I love you, Johnny, with all my heart and I always will. Love always and forever. Carol. ❤❣
Carol Daves
February 14, 2020 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Happy Birthday, Johnny. Sean and I both wished you a Happy Birthday.
I got you balloons and a card. I love you ❤ and miss you so much and I always will. Happy Birthday, my love. All my love always and forever. Carol ❤
Carol Daves
January 30, 2020 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Oh, Johnny...I miss you so much and I always will. I miss you every day and I always will. I love you so much and I always will. Happy New Year, my love. Carol
Carol Daves
January 01, 2020 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Merry Christmas, my love. I miss you so much and that feeling will never go away. I love you with all of my heart and I always will. Merry Christmas, Johnny. I love you forever and always. Love , Carol. ❤
Carol Daves
December 25, 2019 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Johnny: Happy Thanksgiving, My Love. I miss you so much every day and I always will. We had dinner at Jon-Jons house and Sean said a prayer for you, as we all did. I love you with all of my heart and I always will. I miss you so much, Johnny. Love always and forever. Carol
Carol Daves
November 28, 2019 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
Oh, Johnny, it has been seven years today since you went to be with God. I miss you so much every day and I always will. As you know, our Sean is doing good and he is such a blessing to me, Johnny. I love you with all of my heart and I miss you so much it hurts. You are my heart, always have been and always will be. I love you, my Love. Love always and forever. Carol
Carol Daves
November 18, 2019 | Deltona, FL | Spouse
