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Johnny was raised in the Collinsville area and attended Collinsville H.S. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber and for many years operated Johnny Dees Tours charter bus service. He and Linda traveled most of North America on those tours. He attended MeadowBrook Baptist Church. Johnny was a loving husband, father and grandfather, an avid Alabama football fan, and will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda Ann Dees; sons, Blake Dees, Chuck (Melissa) Dees; stepchildren, Karen Osborne Rasberry, Kathy Carr, Mark Osborne; grandchildren, Cory (Rheann) Dees, Kelsey (Jamie) White, Kara Rasberry Brooks, Matthew Rasberry; and great-grandchildren, Marrin Beth Brooks, Brodie Dees and Ryker Dees.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. May 23 at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Brother Randy Gunter and Mike Niemi attending. Honorary pallbearers will be his breakfast buddies at Jack's on Rainbow Drive.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MeadowBrook Baptist Church building fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marcia Shew
May 25, 2020
Linda,
So sorry to hear about Johnny. Praying for God to comfort you and your family during this time.
Marcia Shew
C B & Arlene Willmore
May 24, 2020
Our condolences to Linda and the family.
Jerry Smith
May 24, 2020
So very sorry about your dad Blake. He is in a far better place now.
Wanda Langston Bowen
May 23, 2020
Linda and Family,
You and Johnny were such a delight with whom to travel. I would have enjoyed more trips if it had been possible.
I'll always remember Johnny's loving kindnesses and his care for all his passengers.
May you stay in Jesus knowing that we can see Johnny and my husband, Charles, again. Our hope is real and the Holy Ghost is our Comforter.
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23
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Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services824 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901
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