Edward Johns

Edward H. Johns, 80, of Seymour, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at home, surrounded by his family. Ed, known as Doc, was born December 10, 1930 at Griffin Hospital to the late David and Elsie Bradshaw Johns. Doc was a 1949 graduate of Seymour High School where he was captain of the baseball and basketball teams. He enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1951-1954 and was the recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds obtained in combat in Korea. Doc graduated from Quinnipiac College in 1958. After college, Doc took an industrial metals sales position with Anaconda American Brass Company. He retired in 1985 after 26 years when Atlantic Richfield Metals Division sold the company. He went to work the following week for the Wolverine Tube, Inc. headquartered in Decatur, Alabama. He worked there for seven years and retired in 1992. Doc is survived by his wife of 54 years, Florence Boucher Johns, four children Laura Johns (Tony), Joyce Johns (Joseph), Beth Johns Keckler (Bill) and Edward D. Johns, grandson Hayden Edward Keckler, "honorary daughter" Patricia Mendler, nephews Craig Johns and William Johns, niece Lisa Johns-Elmy and sister Ruth Libby. Doc was predeceased by two brothers William and David Johns and nephew Michael Johns. A Memorial Service, with Military Honors, in Celebration of Doc's Life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Chapel of the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street (RT. 67, opposite Klarides Village) Seymour with the Rev. Russell Lesiw, officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Seymour Land Conservation Trust, Inc. PO Box 366, Seymour, CT 06483. To My Friends: I have tried to follow in the footsteps of the best person I ever knew, my Dad. I married a wonderful wife and we worked hard to pass on to our children the principles our parents taught us. Work hard, be honest and your integrity is worth everything. Help those who are less fortunate whenever you can. My children have all taken on this responsibility and I am very proud of them for it. For all the people I have met over the years and associated with, I want to thank you for the privilege of knowing you and learning from you. To my dearest friends Russ and Mary Jane…….Semper Fi. Edward H. Johns Previous Events Memorial Service APR 2. 10:00 AM (ET) Miller-Ward Funeral Home 260 Bank Street Seymour, CT 06483