Johnny Broner, age 65, of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Born on August 9, 1957, in Demorest, he was a son of the late Frank Broner and Mary Etta Scott Broner. Mr. Broner was the former owner/operator of Broner Trucking and later retired from Lee Arrendale State Prison. He was known for his outgoing and humorous personality, and enjoyed fellowshipping and with his friends and neighbors. Above all, Mr. Broner loved his family, especially his children. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, partying and playing cards. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Goldie Summerour; and brother, Richard Broner.
Survivors include wife, Bonnie Broner of Cornelia; sons and daughter-in-law, J.D Broner (Bobbie) of Demorest, Joshua Broner of Cornelia, and Evan Appling of Illinois; daughter, Stormie Abernathy of North Carolina; brother, Michael Broner of Clayton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Edmond (Paul), Frankie Mattox, Theresa Brown all of Gainesville, Brenda Perry (Derrick) of Cornelia, Patricia “Pat” Brown (Melvin) of Utah; sister-in-law, Quiddie Cobb Broner of Cornelia; brother-in-law, Johnny Summerour of Gainesville; and special friends, Nathan “Pokey” Berry (Sharon) of Cornelia.
The family will receive friends from 3 – 5 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.
No formal services are planned at this time.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
