Mr. Johnny Eugene Churney

January 8, 1941 - January 4, 2021

Mr. Johnny Eugene Churney, 79, of Elberton, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home. Mr. Churney was born in Anderson, South Carolina on January 8, 1941. He was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Nell Payne Churney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Freddy Churney. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening and was a real craftsman. He had been the proprietor of the West End Package Store, as well as J & R Steakhouse and S & S Grill. Survivors include his wife of sixty one years, Patricia Wenona “Nona” Childs Churney; sons and daughters-in-law: Tommy and Cindy Churney of Winder and Charles and Cindy Churney of Elberton; a brother, Billy Churney and his wife, Barbara, of Elberton; a sister, Shirley Rooks and her husband, Edgar, of Augusta; and grandchildren: John Thomas Churney, Jr., Los Angeles, California, and Casey Churney and Callie Churney of Elberton. A private family Memorial Service was held in the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home on Friday, January 8, 2021 with Rev. John Moore officiating. Memorial contributions to honor Mr. Churney may be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, c/o Monty Dixon, 3780 Brad Dixon Rd., Elberton, GA 30635 Arrangements for Mr. Johnny Eugene Churney are in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton.