Worthington High School

Worthington-West Franklin
High School

Worthington, PA

1933 - 1984

 
Nelson David Johns

Delson David “Doc” Johns, 85, of Craigsville, died on Saturday, February 8,
2020, in ACMH Hospital.

He was born on July 30, 1934, in Craigsville, to the late David & Birdie
(Bowser) Johns.

He attended Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington, Pa.

Doc worked at Logan Clay Products, Pullman Standard, and Henry Shaffer
Construction.

He was a USMC Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

Doc was a former West Franklin Township supervisor and a member of Craigsville
United Methodist Church.

He also was a former board member of the Worthington West Franklin Parks and
Recreation Committee and the Worthington-West Franklin Joint Water Authority.

Doc enjoyed going to the Worthington Civic Center.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife of 63 years, Janet (Cox) Johns,
whom he married Dec. 25, 1956; a son, Dave (Laurie) Johns; two daughters: Patti
(Chuck) Anthony and Vicki (Artie) Pyle; seven granddaughters: Nicole (Nick)
Geraci, Heather Johns, Courtney (Marcos) Romero, Lacey Brocious (Casey
Harkleroad), Dayna (Matt) Anthony, Shannon (Mike) Miller, and Crista (Steven)
Clowser; a grandson, Matthew (Ashley) Johns; 17 great-grandchildren: Jacen
Kalbaugh, Avah Johns, Logan Miller, Abbygail Miller, Kyla Clowser, Kole Clowser,
Karly Clowser, Brentley Johns, Liliana Romero, Jade Romero, Kendall Geraci,
London Brocious, Harper Brocious, Berkley Brocious, Mason Anthony, Maddox
Anthony and Declan Anthony; and a sister, Rita Levy

In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by two sisters: Olabelle
Huth and Betty Johns.

A private service will be held at the Craigsville United Methodist Church, with
the Rev. Michael B. Coats officiating.

Arrangements by F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, Worthington, Pa.