Max Johns' Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Donald Max Johns, age 80 of Charleston passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Visitation for family and friends will be held this Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 902 Cleveland in Charleston with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to CCAR or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Gifts may be left during the visitation, service, or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.Max was born on September 12, 1934 in Charleston, IL, a son of Charles and Carlee (Bacon) Johns. He married Barbara Lading on October 24, 1953 in Corinth, Mississippi. Max is survived by Barbara; two daughters, Maggie Kimbro and her husband Bruce of Streamwood, Illinois and Judy Adair and her husband Pat of Charleston; three grandchildren, Jarad Kimbro and his spouse Courtney of Mattoon, Rachel Conner and her husband Paul of Streamwood and Lindsay Adair and her fiancé Aaron Shelley of Berwyn, Illinois; five great grandchildren, Jaylyn, Cale, Carson, Kaiden and Kennedi; one brother, Rex Johns and his spouse Joan of Charleston; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Johns, also of Charleston. Max was preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Johns; a grandchild, Carlee Adair; and one brother, Raymond Johns.Max was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Coles County Fair. He carried memberships in B.P.O.E Lodge #623 and Moose Lodge #1388, both of Charleston. He will be remembered as one who never knew a stranger. His ability to make those comfortable around him endeared him to many. These traits were instrumental in his success as a farmer and cattle trader. Most recently, his work at CCAR brought him great joy.He loved to "joke around," play cards, and was known to be a master at checkers. He always wanted to buy breakfast. This trait unquestionably led to his being remembered for his generosity, but more importantly he will be remembered as a loving, caring & supportive husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, and one who made each day a bit brighter to everyone he met. Max's memorial website is available at where condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on obituaries.To view the family memorial video click .
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