Stormes, Jr., Johnnie Evans, 86, of Louisville passed away December 3, 2011 at his home. He worked for Fawcett-Dearing as an electrotype finisher and for Ehrlers in the maintenance department.
Johnnie was most proud of his military service in the Navy during WWII. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Alabama and made annual reunion trips to his beloved battleship each year. He often bragged about serving along side his friend and shipmate major league pitcher, Bob Feller. Johnnie was not completely dressed unless he was wearing his USS Alabama ball cap.
Johnnie’s favorite hobby was keeping his automobile spotless and shining. Whichever car he owned was always the cleanest in the neighborhood.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Stormes; children, Sue Mueller (Kenny), Keith Stormes (Lezli), Steve Stormes (Sue), Allan Stormes (Carol), Gail Oerther (Charlie), Judy Gough (Mike), Devon Watson, Cierra Watson, Charles R. Bailey (Michele) and Brian Keith Bailey; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Morgan and Dreatha Sullivan.
Funeral service will be 11am Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-8 at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.