Claud Richard Johns, Jr.

Claud R. Johns Jr, of Avon Park, FL and Plattsburgh, NY, passed away Saturday,  February 22, 2025 at the age of 88.
Mr Johns was born September 23, 1936 in County Line OK to Claude and Pearla (Rich) Johns. He served our country for 10 years in the US Air Force. Claud retired in 1997 from Almor Co. Inc. and moved from Plattsburgh NY to Avon Park Fl in 1999. He went on to get his dream job at Sebring Raceway where he officially retired at the age of 82.
He enjoyed photography,  music, and loved tinkering on cars. Claud was very active in the church community.
Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Jane (Wallace) Johns. Daughter and son in law, Tammy ( Clif) Beckley, of Chickamauga Ga., Daughter Linda Johns of Avon Park Fl. Son and daughter in law, Richard (Jody) Johns of Winston-Salem NC.
Also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew Alfers, Ashley Jasper, Brianna Piniella, Richard Johns, Jeremy Johns and great grandchildren Emmett Piniella,  Ashley Johns,  Richard Johns Jr.
Claud was preceded in death by his parents, sister Wanda (Johns) Johnson,  his grandchildren Joseph and James Piniella and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shephard Hospice House 1110 Hammock Rd Sebring Fl 33870.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
Online condolences may be left at
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com