John William Johns Jr.

They say there is a reason.....they say time will heal.......but they don't explain why such a beautiful person was taken way too soon!

We have suffered such a tremendous loss and are still trying to come to terms with it!

John William Johns Jr., 59, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 24, 1966, he was the beloved son of John and Kathy Johns.

John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 26 years, dedicating much of his life to service. Beyond his military career, he will be remembered most for the light he brought into the lives of everyone around him.

There are some people in this world who carry a light with them wherever they go, and John was one of those people. He was the jokester of the group - always the first to crack a joke and willing to go above and beyond just to make someone laugh. Making people smile was simply who he was.

John also showed his love through his actions and sacrifices for the people who meant the most to him. When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, John made the selfless decision to leave his life in Florida and return home to help his mother care for him. His devotion to his parents was unwavering. Although he and his mom didn't always see eye to eye - something that likely had a lot to do with the fact that they were both equally stubborn - the two of them were truly a team. Through the difficult days and the good ones, they stood by each other, and there was never any doubt about how deeply he loved her.

John shared a special bond with his family and was a best friend to his siblings: Audrey, Stephan, Teresa (George), and Joseph (Deborah). He loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own children: Amber, Craig, Jack, Ally, Emily, Payton, George, and Lizzy. He was also a proud great-uncle to Rylin, Leiahna, and Emmilia.

His bond with his great-niece, Rylin Grace, was especially beautiful to witness over the last few years. The two were truly the best of friends, sharing a connection that brought joy to everyone around them.

John's life was filled with laughter, adventures, and countless memories shared with the people he loved most. The world - and especially his family - will not be the same without him. Though his absence leaves a space that can never truly be filled, his family takes comfort in knowing that the moment he left this world, his father was there waiting to welcome him home.

He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Memorial Gathering at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE ROAD, PARMA FROM 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026. Concluding prayers at 4:00 PM. All family, friends, and others whose lives John touched are invited. Cremation by Busch Crematory. A private military burial will be held at a later date.

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