Larry A. Johns born on February 1, 1950 in Cleveland, Texas to Myles Arthur Johns Jr. and Ila D. Wilkinson Johns, passed away on September 3, 2013 at the age of 63. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Barbara Kertz Johns of Livingston, Texas daughter, Brandi Choules and husband Tommy of Missouri City, Texas stepson, Kevin Whatley and wife Lisa of League City, Texas stepdaughters, Michelle Whatley of Katy, Texas and Stacey Miller of Bunkie, Louisiana sister, Carolyn Johns Allen of Livingston, Texas brother in laws, Mark Allen and Ronald Kertz of Pineville, Louisiana mother in law, Theresa Rudisill of Alexandria, Louisiana niece Dianne Holbrook and husband Mickey of Livingston, Texas Seven step grandchildren Four great grandchildren nephews, Adam Kertz and Todd Mouton great niece, Lana Holbrook great nephew, Evan Holbrook numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Preceded in death by both parents brother, Hayden Carlton Johns. Larry and Barbara have residences in Livingston, Texas as well as Hot Springs, Arkansas. Larry served in the United States Marine Corp from 1968 to 1972. He was employed with the Texas Department of Corrections for 30 years. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Providence. Visitation will be on Wednesday September 4, 2013 between 5:00Pm to 9:00Pm at Pace Funeral Home 200 Fm 350 North Livingston, Texas. A celebration of Larrys life will be at 11:00 Am on September 5, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Evan Holbrook officiating. Eulogy will be read by Wayne Scott. Pallbearers will be Tim Simmons, Greg Dawson, Eugene Harbin, Lon Glen, Bob Page honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Choules, Robert Herrera, Shane Campbell and Kade Whatley. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with military honors by the VFW Post 8568. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society in honor of Larry. Larry believed that Love and Christianity among each other should be professed above all else. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com

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