Richard ‘Rick’ Leon Johns, 42, of Waterford died Friday, Sept. 25 at his home.
He was a native of California and lived in Waterford for 21 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Johns worked as a millwright at N.M.I. for 25 years.
He is survived by his children, Britnie Johns of Oakdale, Nicole Johns and Matthew Ryan, both of Waterford; sister, Misty Kauffmen of Missouri; brother, Kevin Johns of Washington; father, Tommy Johns of Oklahoma; mother, Debbie Johns of Riverbank; granddaughter, Loralye Vann of Oakdale; aunt and uncle, Diana and Don Haynes of Oakdale.
A celebration of life was held Oct. 3 at the Fruityard, Modesto.
Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapels in charge of arrangements.
The Oakdale (Calif.) Leader
Oct. 7, 2009