Shawn Ray Johns
February 16, 1960 ~ September 14, 2022
Shawn Ray Johns, 62, of Columbus, passed away on September 14, 2022, at his home.
Shawn was born on February 16, 1960, to the late Jack Dempsey Johns, and Jean Marie Fox Johns in Columbus, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Juanita F. Hill Johns on November 1, 2006. He was a jack of all trades who loved to fish, camp, vacation on the beach, and spend time with his beloved family.
He was a machinist by trade for 45 years, and ended his career at Cummins Engine Company, and was a member of the Flintwood Wesleyan Church in Columbus. The most important thing in Shawn’s life was the Lord, his wife, sons, and grandchildren.
Shawn is survived by his wife, Juanita Hill Johns, of Columbus; sons, Zachery Ray (Christa) Johns, Isaiah Lee (Cristen Cowan) Johns, Jesse Inman (Brooke Spicer) Johns, and Ethan Dempsey (Lauren) Johns, all of Columbus; brother, Jack E. Johns, of Roswell, New Mexico; sisters, Terry Lynn (Donald) Murphy, of Elizabethtown, Kathy Jo Hoover, of Columbus, and Robin Ann McCue, of Columbus; mother-in-law, Ruby Sherfick; brother-in-law’s, James E. Hill, and Mike (Sharon) Sherfick; grandchildren, Hayden, Owen, Cooper, Jax, Jayden, Lila, Hunter, Addison, Avery Johns; several nieces and nephews; and his canine companions, Rocky, Bella, and Muffin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack, and Jean Johns; sister, Susan Marie Perry; sister-in-law’s, Pam Hill, and Margaret Irene Johns; brother-in-law’s, Robert Wayne Perry, Jonathan Leroy Hoover, and Chuck Sherfick.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Flintwood Wesleyan Church with Rev. Wes Jones officiating the service. Calling hours are on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 4 to 8 PM at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, and also one hour prior to the service. Shawn will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery after the service.
Those wishing may make memorial donations through the funeral to the Bartholomew County Humane Society or to Flintwood Wesleyan Church in Columbus.
You are invited to view his video tribute, leave a message of condolence to the family, and light a virtual candle of remembrance online at www.jewellrittman.com.
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Shawn wasn’t only an uncle he was like a big brother. He made the best volcanos out of a little Dixie cup some water and a Alka seltzer tablet when we were kids. Live to Juanita and the boys. You know they only walk with us for a little while but they stay with us forever. Love you shawn
Shawn was such a calm, kind man. I will never forget the time I spent at Shawn and Kyle’s home as the boys were growing up. Their boys learned the power of a strong work ethic from their father. He will be greatly missed. He also helped me overcome my fear of snakes with his pet boa constrictor, Fred. Praying for you all during this time of sorrow. Much Love, Michelle
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So very sorry for your loss. Shawn must have been a good guy, Leroy talked about him and liked him. I’m sure the two of them are telling stories already. Peace and comfort for all of you.
I enjoyed working with Shawn for several years. We were friends and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to all his family.
Steve Taylor
Shawn and I have known each other since first grade at W.D. Richards Elementary School.
I haven’t seen him in years😢 yet he will be sorely missed by me. RIP, old friend 😢 💔 💐🕯️
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An honorable man of God who loved his family well. What beautiful comfort his family & friends have knowing he fell asleep this side of heaven and woke up seeing the face of Jesus.
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I thought Shawn was a man of few words but he was always on target when he let you have them. He had an awesome laugh too. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and watching him around any of his boys. Shawn was always kind to me and treated me like a brother. I respected him and the way he cared for his family. He will be missed. Prayers for his family. May he Rest In Peace until we meet again.
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So many memories of Shawn shared in our neighborhood and School, and 20 plus years working together at Hartup Tool. Shawn was a Character, a hard worker , a great Father, and a good friend. RIP
RIP, my brother, my friend 🙏 💔 😢
Great Man
My heartfelt condolences to Juanita and Shawn’s family. I didn’t know him well but the few times I was with he and Juanita, I could see the love they shared with one another.
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