Samuel Dean Johns, age 71 of Lebanon TN, departed this life on Friday, August 9, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by family. The son of the late Geraldean and Theodore Lackey Johns, Sam worked as a Diesel Mechanic for over 40 years. He enjoyed getting in his car and riding around, and loved playing lottery scratch offs.
Sam is survived by one brother: Robert (Linda) Johns of Gordonsville TN; four sisters: Susie Frances Johnson of Palmetto FL, Debra (Jed) Clifton, Viola Goddard, both of Lebanon TN, and Loretta (Gary) Scheuer of Syracuse NY; and a host of nieces and nephews. A special thanks to his nephew Ricky Moore for all the assistance over the last five months, and to Zettie M. Westmoreland, cousin, who was always a phone call away. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers Jerry, Doug, Johnny, Dan, Mark, and Gerald, and one sister, Alene Johns.
We would like to offer special thanks to the ICU doctors and staff at Vanderbilt Wilson County, Corey with Gentiva Hospice, and Dr. Stephen Schleicher with TN Oncology.
The family has honored his wishes for cremation with no memorial service. All arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
