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John T. Radney Sr.
August 14, 1943 - March 23, 2019
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John Thomas Radney, Sr. 75 of Columbus, Georgia died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his residence.
Graveside services with Navy Honors will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Parkhill Cemetery with Rev. Ewell Pritchett officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mr. Radney was born August 14, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia son of the late John Thomas Radney, Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Thompson Radney. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam and retired after 36 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Mr. Radney was a Mason, and a longtime coach at Eastern and American Little League. Mr. Radney loved spending time with his grandchildren and working around his yard.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Judy Ann (Riddle) Radney BHS 1965, of Columbus, Ga., sons, John T. Radney, III (Stephanie) of Columbus, Ga., Jeffery S. Radney (Johana) of Midland, Ga., sister, Jean Radney Bates of Good Hope, Ga., three grandchildren, Harley C. Radney, Ingrid A. Radney, Johanna Sara Radney, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Paws Humane 4900 Milgen Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN. 38105 or Shriners Hospital for Children 2900 North Rocky Point Drive Tampa, Fl. 33607
I was just notified by, Billy Waldrop '61, Johnny Radney died last night (Friday, March 22, 2109) in a house fire. Hi wife, Judy (Riddle) Radney '66, just barely got out. David Kirk '61 called Billy and told him. My neighbor, Adam, a firefighter, told me an elderly man and a dog were found dead. I went by their home early this afternoon and their house was engulfed. When more information comes out I will share with all of you. (We'll update this IN MEMORY and send you a link.) Some believe one of them were smoking in bed. I have some pictures if you wish to see them. -- Ish Nazario '61
COLUMBUS,GA (WRBL) - A man has died after a house fire on Sheba Court last night. (Friday, March 22, 2019)
Columbus coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed 74-year-old John Radney was pronounced dead on the scene around 1:30 a.m.
Bryan says his body will be sent for autopsy.
The fire was at a home in the 1400 block of Sheba Court off Double Churches Road. The house was fully engulfed.
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Robert M Major (1961)
Johnny and I go way back 5th grade thru high school
John loved his family and friends always talking about
so many memories of friends and the crazy fun we all had
God Bless Johnny Radney and his family
Ewell Pritchett (1961)
My heart is breaking. I have such regret that I did not visit and encourage Johnny as much as I should have recently. His health had gotten so bad, and I know he was fighting to be brave.
Several years ago John and Judy saw a need in their spiritual life, and they came to me to be baptized for the remission of their sins. They did not want to miss out on going to Heaven. They drove to Buena Vista several times to worship with us but the distance was too much.They continued to send a contribution every month.
I missed a last chance to see him at the recent Lions Lunch, but I was too sick to go. My wife and son did go late, but got to sit with Johnny at lunch. Then he collapsed and had to be taken to the ER.
His sense of humor and playing jokes on everyone made him special, and he never forgot a friend..
I cannot imagine what Judy, John III and Jeff must be going through.
God bless you old soldier.
Ewell D.Pritchett class of 1961
Douglas W "Woody" Hayes (1970)
My brothers Bill and Jim Hayes were good friends with "Rags"...I am forwarding the info onto them...I know they will be saddened to hear of the loss of their long time friend!
Douglas W. "Woody" Hayes - BHS '70
Ismael S. Nazario (1961)
I feel sad for Johnny as we go back to the 6th grade at South Columbus Elementary School. We went all through BHS. When I lived in Indiana and KY and would visit Columbus Johnny was one that would always meet with us. Now Johnny is meeting with Arnold Robinson and many others that are also gone. I seen him last at our March luncheon and spole to him the following Thursday, He will be missed and may he rest in peace.
William G Hayes IV (1961)
Went by the funeral home and spoke to Johnny’s wife Judy There was a large crowd of people Johnny would have liked that he was always a people person did not get to speak to the rest of Johnny’s family because of the crowd but if they read this post I offer them my condolences Johnny and I were good friends in high school we were always up to some mischief and We definitely had some stories to tell Johnny could always make me laugh We both were navy vets during the war and I know Johnny was very proud of his service to our country God bless you Ragman and rest in peace
Bill Hayes 1961