Walter F. Johns

Walter F. Johns, 84, Kokomo, passed away at 5:58 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at his daughter’s home.  He was born June 29, 1935, in Kokomo, son of the late Walter Raymond & Helen Elizabeth (Kingston) Johns.  On April 12, 1957, he married Bernice A. Shupperd, who preceded him in death on May 24, 2016. 

Walter retried from General Motors after 46 years of service as a Finance Manager.  He enjoyed bass fishing and hunting. Walter and Bernice made annual trips to Standing Stone State Park in Livingston, TN for over 45 years for family vacations. He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Walter is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Jack) Haigh, Debra (Richard G.) Snyder, Rebecca Masters, all of Ocala, Florida and Elizabeth (Larry) Bradburn, Kokomo; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; wife; granddaughter, Amanda Jaenicke; and great-granddaughter, Aubrey Peters.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2019, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1967 W. Boulevard Street, Kokomo, with Pastor Jeff Sexton officiating.  Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10-11 am Friday at the church.  Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.  Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com. 

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