Johnny Dwight Church
January 21, 1946 - January 14, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Dwight Church, age 65 of Flintville who passed away Saturday, January 14, will be conducted Tuesday at 1 PM in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Basham officiating. Music service will be provided by a lifelong friend Linda Shockley. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery.
Mr. Church was a native of Lincoln County, TN, the son of the late Roy Chester and Estelle Heath Church. He was a member of Flintville Baptist Church and a graduate of Flintville High School. He served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. After serving in the military he worked in the lending industry and in later years was the owner/sales representative of automobile, building and playground sales.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Vann Church of Flintville, TN, daughter Tracy Church of Nashville, TN, son Dwight Church of Flintville, TN, sisters Mary Moore of Lynchburg, Linda Arnold of Manchester, TN, brother Roy Church of Estill Springs, and father and mother-in-law Joe and Doris Vann and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by sisters Freda Johnson and Jean Humphries.
Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 5-8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Flintville First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Schedule of Services
| Remembering | Service Location | Visitation | Service |
| Johnny Dwight Church | Higgins Funeral Home Click here for directions. |
Date: January 16, 2012 Time: 5-8 PM |
Date: January 17, 2012 Time: 1 PM |
Tributes
| Name: | Karen Gilliam |
| Address: | 3 Cricket Hill Road |
| City: | Flintville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37335 |
| Relation: | friend |
| From: | Karen Gilliam |
| Tribute: | My heart aches for your family tonight. You will find comfort in your loving family as well as lifelong friends who will walk this journey with you. I pray for peace and understanding for all of you. |
| Name: | Pat Dillon |
| Address: | 121 Price Lane |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Relation: | Family Friend |
| Tribute: | Oh I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| Name: | Mary Frame |
| Address: | 9 Grassy Br. Road |
| City: | Flintville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37335 |
| Home Phone: | 931-937-8508 |
| Relation: | friend |
| From: | Mary frame |
| Tribute: | My condolences to Barbara ,Tracy and Dwight and family. I was shocked to hear of Johnny’ s sudden death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| Name: | Karen Moore |
| City: | Franklin |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37064 |
| From: | Karen Moore |
| Tribute: | Barbara, |
| Name: | Tracey L Arnold |
| Address: | 125 Vernon Winton Rd |
| City: | Hillsboro |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37342 |
| Home Phone: | 931-596-4082 |
| Relation: | neice |
| From: | Manchester, TN |
| Tribute: | My prayers go out to Barbara, Tracy,Dwight & the rest of the family. Johnny was a great man. I know its hard to lose your father, so unexpectedly, as i did mine. Look for comfort in the Lord, for he is always the one to turn to in this difficult time. |
| Name: | Jake and Emily Snoddy |
| City: | Huntland |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37345 |
| Relation: | LONG-TIME FRIENDS |
| From: | JAKE AND EMILY SNODDY |
| Tribute: | IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOVED ONE…………..KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS…………. |
| Name: | Bob & Cindy Dunivan |
| City: | Huntsville |
| State/Province: | AL |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 35811 |
| Tribute: | Barbara, We were saddened to learn of the loss of Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are that our Heavenly Father will provide you and your family with His comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Bob & Cindy Dunivan |
| Name: | James A. Bonner |
| Address: | 102 River Park Court |
| City: | Florence, |
| State/Province: | AL |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 35634 |
| Home Phone: | 256/757/7900 |
| Relation: | acquaintance |
| Tribute: | I am sorry to hear of Johnnie’s passing. I enjoyed his fellowship and friendship for many years. I pray God’s grace and peace will flow abundantly to all of his family members during this time of grief and stress. Jim |
| Name: | Peggy G. Bevels |
| Address: | 2560 Pulaski Hwy |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37334 |
| Home Phone: | 931 732-4214 |
| Relation: | acquaintance |
| From: | Virgil & Peggy Bevels |
| Tribute: | I was so sorry to learn of Johnny’s sudden death. I know you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to share with family and friends. May God comfort and keep you during this difficult time. |
| Name: | RANDALL SNODDY |
| City: | ELORA |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37328 |
| Relation: | FRIENDS |
| From: | RANDALL SNODDY |
| Tribute: | THE FAMILY HAS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY…. |
| Name: | Linda Watson |
| City: | Athens |
| State/Province: | AL |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 35612 |
| Relation: | Friend/co worker |
| Tribute: | Barbara, I am so sorry and sadden for you to hear of your husband’s death. Was so good to see you in Huntsville last week. Linda Watson |
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