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     Leonard Reed Johnson was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens, 18260 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio.^1,2 He Leonard Reed Johnson, age 60, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Country Club Care Center in Mount Vernon, OH, surrounded by his 4 sisters. He was born on November 11, 1957 in Mount Vernon, OH, to the late Charles C. and Doris M. (McCune) Johnson. Leonard graduated from the Knox County Career Center in 1976 and then went to truck driving school. He drove trucks for many years to see the country, but was most proud of teaming up for over 20 years with his brother, Leon. He loved his antiques, motorcycles, cars, fishing and camping. He enjoyed dressing up as Santa Claus and handing out cookies and candy canes to family and friends. His favorite thing was to have a Ron’s Pizza and wash it down with a Root Beer. He is survived by his siblings, Deloris Franz, Barbara (John) Streby, Leon (Delores) Johnson, Sue (John Kennard) Lamb, Faith (Mark) Dulaney; and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Leonard is preceded in death by a brother in law, Jerry Franz. Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home; 201 Newark Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050, with a graveside service starting at 2:30 PM at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens with Pastor Patrick Bailey officiating.² He was born on November 11, 1957 at Mount Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio.^1,2,3 He died on November 14, 2017 at Mount Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio, at age 60.^1,2,3

     Jerry Dean Franz Jerry D. Franz, age 72, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Country Court Care Center in Mount Vernon. He was born on August 18, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Ohio the son of Dean and Mary (Robinson) Franz Hostetler. Jerry served in the United States Army and retired from Jervis B. Webb Company in Mount Vernon. Jerry was an avid car enthusiast. He and his wife Deloris spent many weekends traveling to car shows all over the eastern United States. Jerry proudly showed his 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS. He was a member of the International Show Car Association. Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deloris (Johnson) Franz; a son, Stacy (Kelly) Franz of Mount Vernon; a sister, Joyce Louise (Lewie) Ferguson of Zanesville and a step-sister, Dee Dee (Hank) Antill of Mount Vernon. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Dennis Hostetler. Per Jerry’s wishes there will be no services.³ He was born on August 18, 1944 at Mount Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio.^3,4 He married Deloris Kay Johnson, daughter of Charles Clayton Johnson and Doris Mae McCune, circa 1965.^1,2,3 Jerry Dean Franz died on December 10, 2016 at Mount Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio, at age 72.^3,4