Johnnie Ray Horney, Sr., age 81, of Suches, GA passed away on May 9, 2016.

Johnnie was the son of the late John M. and Ethel May Horney and was also preceded in death by brothers, Marion Horney and Carl Horney; as well as a sister, Henrietta Pereival.

Johnnie graduated from Orlando High School.  After graduation, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Rainer during the Korean War as an Electricians Mate, E-6 Petty Officer First Class.  After serving his country, he was licensed by Orange County, FL as a Block Master Electrician, and from there, the State of Florida certified him as a Vocational Teacher where he taught for 25 years.  While living in Florida he became a member of the IBEW Local 606 in Orlando, FL and the Oviedo Masonic Lodge #243, Oviedo, FL.  After moving to Suches, GA he became a deacon at Zion Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Horney, Suches, GA; son, Ray Horney, Orlando, FL; daughters, Jodie McKnight, St. Charles, IL and Julie Barr, Cartersville, GA; step-daughters, Michelle Ponder and Kathryn Marsh both of Suches, GA; sisters, Lucille Reynolds and Ruth Carey, both of Orlando, FL.  Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services for Johnnie are scheduled for 11 AM Saturday May 21, 2016 at Zion Baptist Church in Suches, GA.

Rev. Gerald Edmondson will officiate.

The family will received friends immediately following the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net .

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.