Johnny Leonard Dees passed away May 21 after a non-Covid related extended illness. Johnny was raised in the Collinsville area and attended Collinsville H.S. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber and for many years operated Johnny Dees Tours charter bus service. He and Linda traveled most of North America on those tours. He attended Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Johnny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, an avid Alabama football fan and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Linda Ann Dees, sons Blake Dees, Chuck (Melissa) Dees, stepchildren Karen Osborne Rasberry, Kathy Carr, Mark Osborne, grandchildren Cory (Rheann) Dees, Kelsey (Jamie) White, Kara Rasberry Brooks, Matthew Rasberry, and great-grandchildren Marrin Beth Brooks, Brodie Dees and Ryker Dees. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 23, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home at 3pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Brother Randy Gunter and Mike Niemi attending. Honorary pallbearers will be his breakfast buddies at Jack's on Rainbow Drive. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Meadowbrook Baptist Church building fund.
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