Mr. John Earl Straughn, Sr.
Mr. John Earl Straughn, Sr. was born to the late Sam and Rosie Straughn on July 3, 1939. On June 24, 2013 after a lengthy illness at Evergreen Medical Center the Lord sent down his angels to give him rest.
He Attended the Conecuh County public school system. He was employed with International Paper Company twenty-four years.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alice J. Straughn, one sister Addie B. Boykins, and two brothers Booker T. and Frank Straughn.
He leaves to cherish his memories six children: Debra (Vernon) Likely, Veronica (Marvin) Williams and Byron (Shannon) Straughn all of Troy, AL. John (Valerie) Straughn, Jr., Denoise Straughn and Sarah Straughn-Jones, all of Evergreen, AL. Fourteen Grandchildren; Seventeen great grandchildren; One sister-in-law Ethel Johnson, Evergreen AL; one brother-in-law Wilbert (Ella) Johnson of Moss Point, MS. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The family of John Straughn, Sr. sincerely thank everyone for their comforting expressions, words of sympathy rendered through prayers, telephone calls, flowers and other acts of kindness. Words will never express our sincere gratitude during our loss. A special thanks to EMC staff, Dr. Mark Roberts and Evergreen Nursing Home staff. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as our hearts heal.
- The Straughn Family