JOHNS, Richard L., age 61 of Brooksville died Sunday, December 12, 2004 at Hospice Care Center of Brooksville. Born in Plant City, FL he came here 23 years ago from Tampa, FL. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Florida Crushed Stone and of the Christian faith. Survivors includea Companion: Bonnie Pawlak of Brooksville; 2 Step-sons: Edward Stephen Owens of Baytown, TX and Albert Lee Owens of Brooksville; 1 Daughter: Janet Bolton of Tampa, FL; 1 Step-daughter: MaryEllen Elizabeth Knighton of Kilgore, TX; 3 Brothers: Bo & Ernest Johns both of Tampa, FL and Johnny Johns of IL; 1 Sister: June Johns of Tampa, FL; 14 Grandchildren and 2 Great Granddaughters.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE CHAPEL(352) 796-6699Family Owned & Operated'www.merrittfuneral.com ""