"Pops I?m glad I had the opportunity to be apart of your life and your family lives. Your presence here on this earth will be missed. Our prayers are with your family, love Clive (aka junior) & Cheryl Whilby"
In loving memory of
Norman "Stormy" Edward Johns
January 28, 1940 - May 11, 2019
On Sunday, January 28, 1940 Natalie Nelson and Stephen Johns were blessed when they welcomed their first born, Norman Edward Johns in to the world and into their arms. Norman Edward Johns was born in the district of Burnt Savannah, in the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica. His earliest education was received when he attended the Mount, Grace Primary School. He then went on to Frome Secondary School for his tertiary training where his creative interest began to develop. He consequently went on to become a tailor by trade and this became his life time career. In 1964, Norman met the love of his life, the beautiful and petite Linet Williams and it was love at first sight.
In the quest for a better life for his family, in 1966, Norman traveled to the Bahamas where he worked as a tailor at Kings Inn Laundry. He and Linet were married on November 23, 1968 and together between them produced and raised nine children.
The family then migrated to the United States where they resided permanently, with Norman opening his own Laundromat business in Miami, Florida and made a success of it until he retired. Even after retirement, with the drive to keep active, Norman sought and acquired employment at Loxley's Alterations which turned out to be his last job.
His passing has left a void not only for his immediate family and friends but also to the many persons, customers and associates whom he met in his professional life.
Norman Johns leaves to mourn his beloved wife Linet, daughters Paulet Stewart(Gerard Stewart/Bobby), Patrice Campbell(Maxwell Campbell), Viviene Bent(Horace Bent/Peter), Michelle Gregory(Nigel Gregory), Debbie Miller(Milton Miller), Sandy Irving(Greg Irving) and son Michael Johns. Six sons-in law, twenty three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, brother David Samuel Tomlinson, numerous extended family members, friends and associates.
The Johns family would like to express their gratitude and thanks for the love and support which have been shown to them in this their time of bereavement. To those of you who took the time to attend this thanksgiving service we are eternally gratefully.
May his soul rest in peace.
Tributes
"Dear Auntie Lynette and family so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by the many happy memories of dear Uncle John. Those we love don't ho away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. Our Prayers are with you. Love Marie, Maxwell, Serena and Sara-Ann??"
"Hey grandpa I don?t know you as well as others but your truly gonna be missed From your GrandDaughter Sierra Johns love you always ?"
"Dad, it's so hard to imagine that you are gone!!!!! You will surely be missed. R.I.P. big man...Love Peter"
"Grandpa, my heart hurts saying goodbye to you way too soon. I miss you more and more everyday. Every minute. You owe me a shot when we meet again. Until then, keep that million dollar smile shining down on me. ?? "
"Violet Harold Thomas McDonald I?m so sorry for your loss miss Lyn "
"To "Ms. Lin" and the entire Johns family, I send my sincere condolences on the loss of the backbone of your family Norman Johns. Father, husband, grand and great grand father. Much love you all. Hannah Dixon."
"My son and I got the privileged to spend 3 weeks with you and your beautiful wife...and we will be forever grateful...... love and miss you Uncle...SIP"
"Praying & thinking about you and your family during my daily prayer time. My thoughts are with you as my love goes out to you. May the Lord comfort your family during this most difficult time. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Love love love you all. June & Family"
"As the days go by and I can no longer see you or hear your voice I realize how much I am missing you, and how much I will always miss you. Forever in my thoughts. Love always your daughter Paulette"
"To my dearest Daddy, missing you so much. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you always and forever. S.I.P. Daddy. Love Viviene. "
"To the best dad a girl could ever ask for, words could never express how much I miss you. I miss you so much until we meet again."
"Gone too soon! We will love miss you Grandpa. Your grand daughter Nikki "
"To my dearest Daddy, you will forever be in our heart, we love you forever??Love, Michelle"