Funeral services for Johnny Christian, of Point, were held on February 14, at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Dougherty Cemetery.
Mr. Christian, 68, died on February 12, 2025, in Point, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1956. He began his career at E-Systems at the age of 18 and continued there for over two decades.
He was a member of Emory Baptist Church where he was baptized as a youth and held firm in his faith. He enjoyed simple pleasures such as reading westerns and watching western films. He loved to travel, especially to Colorado. He was a devoted family man and cherished time spent with family. He enjoyed reminiscing about his PaPaw, with whom he had a special bond. His proudest accomplishment was raising his two sons. He shared a deep companionship with Diane Klump that spanned nearly three decades.
Mr. Christian is survived by his dedicated companion, Diane Klump; children, Christina Cooper and Jimbo, Eric Christian and Savanna, Justin Christian and Mackenzi; mother, Loretta Godwin and AB; grandchildren, Jace Cooper, Bailey Christian, Kayson Christian, Brody Christian, Barrett Christian, Eastin Christian, Berklee Christian, Skylar Connor, Lincoln Christian and Dakota Christian; siblings, Fran Sparks and Stephen, and Jeffery Glenn Christian; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eric Weldon Christian; grandparents, Johnny “Perk” and Frances Potts, Emma and Lester Dodson; and grandson, Jacob Cooper.