Victor C. Johns, age 54, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.
He was a native and life-time resident of Okeechobee and a member of the 1st Indian Baptist Church. Golf was his favorite pastime. Since high school graduation, he was actively involved in community service in hospitals, nursing homes, and other patient care facilities. He was employed with Okeechobee County as a fireman for 18 years.
He is survived by his parents, Wonder and Mary L. Johns of Brighton; sisters, Cynthia (Juan) Rodriguez of Okeechobee, Theresa (Marvin) Bowers of Brighton; nephews, Clint Bowers, Zachary Willie, Nicholas Rodriguez; nieces, Trina Bowers, Alyssa Willie, Erin Willie; great-nephew, Urijah; and great-nieces, Ashlynn, Rylee, and Bailey.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Buxton-Seawinds Chapel at Abundant Blessings Church with a graveside service and burial at Ortona Cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m.
All services are under the care and direction of Matthew and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 4550 Hwy. 441 N., Okeechobee, Florida, 863-357-7283.