Mr. Earl Johns

August 30, 1930 - February 1, 2019

Mr. Earl Johns, 88, of Peoria, IL passed away at 1:43 pm on Friday, February 1, 2019 at his residence. Earl was born on August 26, 1930 in Birds Eye, Arkansas to Jeb and Ressie Ann (Starks) Johns. Earl was a US Army Veteran who honorably served his country from 1951-1953. He married Minnie Strickland and had many years of matrimony until her death. Earl worked in manufacturing in Chicago for many years before moving to Peoria to reside. Earl was a kind-hearted gentleman who loved church, eating at Sophia’s Kitchen as well as Church’s Chicken. He loved riding his bike daily and being taken to shop for himself. Earl is survived by his daughter, Marilyn John; three grandsons, Anthony Strickland, Davelle Wilder and Cory Wilder; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife and one daughter, Mary Wilder. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Simons Mortuary, 912 W. John H. Gwynn, Jr., Avenue, with a visitation one half hour prior beginning at 12:30 PM. Rev. Arthur Williams, Sr., will officiate. US Army Military Honors will be rendered. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.