John Franklin “Johnny” Lord

July 24, 2024

Mr. John Franklin “Johnny” Lord, age 83, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Atmore, AL. He was born in Uriah, AL; and later in life moved to Garfield, KY; before moving to Atmore, AL; the past 3 years. He worked in the oil field for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge (Kentucky) and Friendly Holiness Church.

Mr. Lord enjoyed spending time with his family and attending church at Friendly Holiness Church. Fishing was a favorite thing to do, along with singing and playing his guitar. Eating out with family and friends, being able to watch westerns and Gospel television was also favorites of his to do. Alabama football was always a special time of the year, he was member of the Masonic Lodge as well.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin (Hattie Mae Brooks) Lord; wife, Glenda Lord; one son, Rodney Lane Lord, one daughter, Tammy Annette Blackwell; three brothers, Robert Edward Lord; Thomas Eugene Lord; Roger Lord; and three sisters, Gloria Almeda Lord; Lillie Mae Harris, and Ella Mae Boyette.

He is survived by his two sons, John Daniel Lord, of Birmingham, AL; Vince Edward Lord, of Birmingham, AL; one daughter, Lorie (James) Mims, of Birmingham, AL; one brother, Mason Lord, of Pineville, KY; three sisters, Irene Lord, of Atmore, AL; Mary Elizabeth Harris, of Milton, FL; Glenda Diane Kennington-Arrington, of Milton, FL; nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Ray Ward and Rev. Greg Harris officiating.

Burial will follow at Semirah Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes.

Pallbearers will be Larry McDuffie, Adam Hadley, Eric McDuffie, Tony Embley, Thomas Godwin and Randal Ward.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries