Harry Johns Jr.

The Reverend Dr. Harry E. Johns, Jr., 65, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond. Born on January 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Harry Eugene Johns, Sr. and Jean Spencer Johns. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Union Theological Seminary, Harry served as Pastor of congregations in North Carolina, of Third Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, Virginia, Rosewood Presbyterian Church, and most recently as Interim Pastor of Amelia Presbyterian, and of the Olivet, Second, and Third Presbyterian Churches in Staunton, Virginia. He also taught Government and World History at L.C. Bird High School, and enjoyed coaching a variety of community youth sports teams. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Hutcheson Johns; son, Brian C. Johns and wife, Paige; daughter, Megan Johns O'Neill and husband, Ryan; grandchildren, Lea and Susanna Campbell Johns; sister, Vicki J. Morgan and husband, Rick; sister-in-law, Lynn Walls; brother-in-law, Fletcher Hutcheson; and beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service and reception will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7500 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23235, (804) 276-1749. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations made to The Presbyterian Church, USA International Refugee Program, Fund DR000156 www.pcusa.org; to any National Park; or to a ministry of your choice would be wonderful ways to celebrate Harry's life and faith. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com/.

Service Information

Sunday, March 20th, 2016 1:30pm, Southminster Presbyterian Church