Johnny Allen Venable

Mr. Johnny Allen Venable, age 74, of Lula passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Venable was born in Commerce to the late, William Robert “Bill” and Annie Ruth “Sissie” Standridge Venable.  Mr. Venable was retired from the US Air Force 20 years and was also retired Banks County Sheriff.

Mr. Venable is survived by his wife, Vicky Sheridan Venable of Lula; sons, Mark Venable (Toni) of Murfreesboro, TN, Matt Venable (Kenna) of Lula, and Billy Venable (Jen) of Woodstock; sister, Connie Gardiner (Johnny) of Maysville; seven grandchildren, Luke, Danny, Austin (Savannah), Gage, Lillie, Mason, and Riley; one great grandson, Oakland; special friend, Tommy Perdue.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19^th at 2 PM from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. James Duncan officiating with the interment following in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 PM and on Wednesday at the church from 12-2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to the Autism Speaks: 1060 State Rd. Second Floor Princeton, NJ 08540 or [email protected].

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.