Johnny Rex Ginn, of Kokomo, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi to Rex and Diane Ginn and has remained a lifelong resident of Marion County. Johnny attended West Marion High School and spent his entire career working in the oil and gas industry. He was proud to work with his last employer, Grand Isle Shipyard, and enjoyed the crew that he worked with. Known as a hard worker, Johnny used his time off from the oil field to work as a plumber, a mechanic, and a landscaper. He was an avid outdoorsman who looked for every opportunity to go fishing and if the fish were not biting, he was content to be mowing someone's lawn. Johnny was a man of faith who was quick to talk about his Lord to anyone who would listen. He had a big heart and would help anyone who had a need. He served his Lord and his community through his membership with Holly Springs Baptist Church. Johnny was devoted to his family and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Stevie Ginn and Andy Ginn; and a niece, Raven Geter. Johnny is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sherell Ginn; three children, Patrick Ginn (Sandra), Shana Ginn (Johnny), and Sierra Ginn; a sister Donna Rudewick (Ryan); a brother, Walter Ginn; three grandchildren, Presley Creamer, Isaiah Mansfield, Saylor Ginn, and one on the way; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
There will be a visitation for Johnny at Holly Springs Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 11:00am until 1:00pm. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm, officiated by Reverend Ron Jordan, Reverend Dave Nichols, Reverend Larry Eickenloff, and Reverend Brad Cooper. He will be laid to rest in the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery assisted by James Robertson, Jolly Cox, Sherman Hedgepeth, Michael Olson, Bryan Ginn, and Mike Ginn serving as pallbearers. Wayne Thornhill, Stevie Rowley, Brian Robertson, and David Holderer will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Johnny's honor to The Baptist Children's Village, 114 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, or at www.baptistchildrensvillage.com.
