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Ralph Johns Obituary
FORT WORTH: Judge Ralph E. Johns (retired), 85, died Friday, December 7, 2012, in Fort Worth Texas. He was born on December 30, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio. His parents were Clara Hartle Johns and David S. Johns. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, and lettered in football and track. He won the district 220-yard dash, and was 5th in the State in the broad jump. Judge Johns attended Ohio University and Ashland College. He served in World War II as a corporal in the U. S. Army. He graduated with a Jurist Doctor degree from Ohio Northern, where he played both offense and defense on the football team. After passing the bar, Ralph served as Assistant to the State of Ohio Attorney General. He also had a private practice, and then served as Assistant District Attorney in Mansfield. In 1967, Judge Johns was elected as Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge. During his 6 years of office, he actively fought to improve conditions for youth offenders. He was a driving force to encourage Mansfield to build and maintain a Juvenile Detention Center to appropriately house youth. He continued to serve as a Municipal Judge for another 12½ years. After retirement, Judge Johns and his wife, Elaine, moved to North Carolina, Florida, and finally, Fort Worth, Texas. The Judge was an active participant in Civil War reenactments. He was a judge at the Mansfield Relays for many years. He was a member of the Masons, American Legion, and the Kentucky Colonels.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elaine (Miller) Johns. Elaine currently resides in North Richland Hills, Texas. Ralph is also survived by his daughter, Tamala Wylie (Tom), and his son Mike. He also leaves two grandchildren, Chris Johns (Felicia) and Jenny Johns, and one great grandson, Luke Johns. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend.
A memorial service will be held Friday, December 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Rev. Christopher R. Thomas of Diamond Hills Baptist Church will conduct the service. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Johns
Carol Mong
December 16, 2012
Elaine and family: So many memories of Dad and Ralph and their escapades. My deepest sympathy to all.
Carol Mong
Daughter of Keith and Jeanne Mong
Janice Scott
December 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked in the clerks office when Judge Johns was Judge. I had a high respect for him. You both attended my wedding. He stopped in and saw me after he retired. Sat outside on picnic bench and talked for almost an hr. He truely cared. May he rest in peace.
Dale Rhoads
December 14, 2012
So sorry to hear of Judge Johns passing. I always had a respect for Judge Johns and always enjoyed talking to him in his chambers at Mansfield Municipal Court. He taught me early in my career at the Sheriff's Office that it's always the State of Ohio v John Doe not Dale v John Doe. This helped me immensely and I will always be thankful for that. Thoughts and prayers to his family. We have lost a truly good man. Had I known he lived here in Fort Worth I would have been sure to visit him.
Barb Bolles
December 14, 2012
Mrs. Johns, Tammy and Mike, my Deepest Sympathy. Judge Johns was quite the character but one I will always remember fondly! He gave me my start with the Municipal Court, still here 38 years later! Thanks Tammy for sending me his way. My heart goes out to you all at this time of sadness.
Mary Simmons
December 14, 2012
My prayers are with you Mrs. Johns and your family. I want you to know that Judge Johns saved my life when I was 15 years old. I ran away from home and had to go to court. Judge Johns looked me in the eye and said why are you in my court room? I started crying and he asked us to meet him in his chambers. (my Mother) They talked about me as if I wasn't in the room. Long story short..he sent me to the JDC in Columbus and I knew 1 day in, I didn't belong there. I'm 59 years old now...not even a traffic ticket since. Your husband and father told me in his chambers that day (I was a leader not a follower) I'm crying as I write this and I know its because Judge Johns had such a huge impact on my life and I raised 2 wonderful kids (Roche 41 and Rennelle 39) Thank you for sharing a BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT with me. Mary (Bounds) Simmons
Larry Inscore
December 13, 2012
With positive memories.
Tom and Joyce Hollingsworth
December 13, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of Ralph passing away. I really admired him. Elaine, Tammy, and Mike our prayer are with you. God bless
Do not Weep for Me
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell
among the wonders of the earth; for my larger
self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other
side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine
that touches your skin, a tropical breeze
upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart
and the innocence of babes in mother's arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your
hour of need, I will be there to comfort you.
I will share your tears, your joys, your fears,
your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels,
and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses
the flowers. I am the calm that follows a
raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats
among the garden of God, and I am pure
white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die,
as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
Eileen pastorek
December 13, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family~
I can only hope you know what's in my heart with the loss of Ralph - THE JUDGE! Both of you have been such a part of my life for so many years and I will have those memories to treasure. Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy at this time.
Love
Eileen
Sandy Vocal Smith
December 13, 2012
Mike and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike I don't know if you rememember me from the Diamond Hills Baptist BYF day's?.
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