Arnold Earl Johns Jr

Arnold Earl Johns, Jr. died on June 14, 2014 in Calhoun, Georgia from complications of diabetes, which he had battled most of his life. He is survived by his children; Alex and wife Dana Johns of Athens, GA, Bryan and wife Melanie Johns of Atlanta, Ward Johns of Cumming, GA, Catherine Johns of Los Angeles, CA, four grandchildren, his sister, Stephanie Johns Bond Smith of Auburn, AL and Missy Johns, his wife of 38 years.

Born in Jacksonville, FL in 1943 to Arnold Earl Johns and Rubye Beamer Johns, the family moved to Atlanta when Arnold was a child. He graduated from North Fulton High School in 1961. He earned a degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1965. He returned to Atlanta and pursued a career in business finance and development, beginning as a securities analyst for First National Bank of Atlanta and Robinson-Humphrey Company. His career progressed as he became a principal officer in a number of public and private companies. He worked as a consultant in business mergers and acquisitions until his death. His trusting spirit led him to anticipate the best from everyone.

Known for his humor and quick wit, he filled his life with his work and his large family. He generously gave leadership time to his sons Boy Scout activities, his childrens sports teams, Christian mission trips, Kiwanis Club and community charities. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlanta honored him with the John B. Conant Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. He loved his church and was a member of North Avenue Presbyterian in Atlanta for 40 years. He always extended a warm welcome to visitors and had a special love for Internationals. He was Chairman of the World Missions Conference, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Chairman of the Board of Deacons. His genuine nature, indiscriminate friendliness and kind regard towards all people bore witness to his relationship with God.

The family will appreciate any expressions or memories to be posted online at maxbrannonandsons.com, who provided cremation services in Calhoun, GA. A Memorial Service will be held at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, 607 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30308 on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Arnolds memory be sent to his church.