Johnny Bouknight

John “Johnny” Burton Bouknight, 59, of Prosperity, died Monday, April 2, 2012.

Born on November 8, 1952, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Virgil Bouknight and Rosemary Folk Oxner. He was an employee of Bel Ivy Trucking and a member of Colony Lutheran Church.

Mr. Bouknight is survived by his wife, Toni Morris Bouknight; children and their spouses, Andy and Jaimie Bouknight and Dee Dee and Jay Peel all of Prosperity; brothers, Bobby Bouknight of Pomaria and David Bouknight of Carlisle; grandchildren, Whitney Mills, Marie Roton, Alexis Bouknight, Jayden Peel, Cole Bouknight, Cason Peel and Dustin Hendrix; a number of nieces and nephews including a special niece, Shannon Hendrix.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Colony Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jerry Trantham. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Colony Lutheran Church, 48 Colony Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Helen Beebe, 181 Tailers Trail, Leesville, SC 29070.

Active pallbearers will be Jason Barnes, Brad Bouknight, Jamie Bouknight, Steven Hendrix, Steve McKean, Benji Morris and Allen Sligh.

A memorial message may be written to the family by clicking the "Add Comment" link below.

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#89 Denise Taylor 2012-05-02 12:20

Toni,
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss of your husband Johnny. I found out about a week later. I sent you a card but it came back. I'll give you a call to get the correct address.Lova ya, God Bless you and your family.
Denise

#88 Rosemary Bowers 2012-04-11 06:27

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this dark time in your life. Trust God to see you through - He will do it!!!

#87 Mary Jo L. Piester 2012-04-09 22:26

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you all find comfort and grace in the Lord.William & Mary Jo L. Piester
Billie L. Lominick

#86 Robbie Koon DeFreese 2012-04-07 13:51

Toni, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Fondly,
Dan & Robbie Koon DeFreese

#85 cyril sheppard 2012-04-06 21:06

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cyril & Lynn Sheppard

#84 Alethea Mack Gunter 2012-04-05 23:08

Toni--I am so sorry for your losing Johnny. I can begin to imagine what you are feeling but I do know, God will see you through it. Only time will heal. You will be in my prayers during this time!!!

#83 Billy Joe Duffie 2012-04-05 22:03

Toni i am very very sorry to hear about Johnny , YOU and Johnny were dear freinds of mine in our youth, sorry but i have lived in Texas for last 30 years and the news came slow. You have my heart felt sympathy and prayers for you and your family

#82 Pamela &Bobby Martin 2012-04-05 18:27

Our deepest condolenses and prayers go out to the family at this most difficult time.

#81 Susie Berry 2012-04-05 12:25

Dear Toni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. My the Lord Bless you and keep you and your whole family. With sympathy and love.
Susie Berry
Brian Berry
Minnie Nichols

#80 Lori Koon-Alonso 2012-04-05 07:10

Miss Toni, Dee Dee, Andy and family...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Mr. Johnny always had a smile for me anytime our path's crossed...so I hope that the memory of his smile will ease your pain somehow. Peace be with you all.
Lori, Austin and Amelia

#79 Mike & Kim Plemmons 2012-04-04 20:57

Toni, Andy, Dee Dee and family,
We're very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you and your family. Kim, Mike, Hannah and Ashley Plemmons

#78 james hawkins 2012-04-04 16:12

We were sorry to hear about your loss.May God give you strength during this time. We will keep you in our prayers.
. James & Elaine Hawkins

#77 Randy and Nancy Cann 2012-04-04 14:14

Toni and family. You are in our prayers.

#76 Laura Lane 2012-04-04 13:59

Hi Toni, I am sorry to learn of your loss. May God Bless you and keep in his arms as you go through this trying time. I pray for you and your family much.

Love
Laura Lane

#75 Bridgett Fain 2012-04-04 13:58

Toni,
I am so so sorry. I know that there is nothing I could say to make you feel any better right now, but I just need you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please lean on GOD, your family and your friends during this time, and you will get through this, I promise...Bridgett Fain

#74 Ron Collier 2012-04-04 12:52

David,We are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. Your warehouse friends at Catawba Nuclear.

#73 Sonya Fisher OMP/ONS 2012-04-04 12:23

Jaimie, Andy, and family, My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Andy your my big brother and Jaimie your my heart, I love you guys to pieces, do not hesitate to call on me if you need me for anything. Sonya, Charles

#72 Debbie & Kenneth She 2012-04-04 12:04

Toni, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. You will remain in our prayers for the weeks to come, praying for the strenth and love needed to get you through.

#71 Marilyn R Sease 2012-04-04 11:58

Toni and Family: My deepest sympathy for your loss. Sending you my love and prayers.

#70 Plumbob Hambright 2012-04-04 11:24

David, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family are doing as good as you can in this time of sorrow. I hope that you will lean on the lord for comfort and strenght. He is all that we have in these times. My family and I will pray for your family and I will mention you in our revivel services tonight! Take care and may God bless you and your family! Plumbob

#69 Janice Allen 2012-04-04 10:41

Ms. Toni, I am praying for your family's strength. Please know that you are in my prayers.

#68 Patricia L Armfield 2012-04-04 10:37

Toni, I am so sorry about the tragic loss of Johnny. May God provide strength and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that precious memories will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face each time you remember the wonderful times you spent together throughout the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand and support you through the days ahead.

#67 Linda & Toy Jones 2012-04-04 10:07

Mrs. Toni,Dee Dee,Jay,Jayden&Cason and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Johnny. We are praying for you all. Know that god in with you all...

#66 carolyn minick 2012-04-04 08:28

You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you.

#65 Lisa K. Lever 2012-04-04 07:43

DeeDee, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are a strong person and have had many test, but continue to know God IS in your corner!!!! May he continue to give you the strenght you and your family needs to carry you through the days ahead.
Sincerely, Lisa Killian Lever and family

#64 Lynn and Steve Koon 2012-04-04 07:33

Toni, DeeDee, Jay and Families. So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayes and thoughts and know that God loves you. God's angels will surround you in peace and understancing and you now have your special angel to watch over you forever.

#63 Johnnie Patterson 2012-04-04 06:10

David, Donna and I are keeping you and your famaily in our thoughts and prayers during this very diffcult time. My God be wtih you.

#62 Wanda Bartley 2012-04-03 20:56

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May you all feel the tender touch of God's love and the support of family and friends.
Wanda and Robert Bartley

#61 Debra and Jimmy Mont 2012-04-03 20:32

Toni and family,
We ae so sorry for your loss. I am praying for the heavenly angels to wrap their arms around you and comfort you at this time.
Debra and Jimmy Monts

#60 Your Friends At DUKE 2012-04-03 19:05

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.You and your family will be in our prayers......

#59 John Mims 2012-04-03 18:35

Brother Andy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. God Bless.

#58 Cathy Clinton 2012-04-03 15:41

So sorry to hear about the loss of Johnny, We are thinking an praying for you and your family!
Charlie and Cathy Clinton

#57 Dawnjames 2012-04-03 15:32

Dear Toni, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Dawn and Danny James

#56 Debra Templin 2012-04-03 15:01

With love and our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, Doug and Debra Templin

#55 Karen Morris Lever 2012-04-03 14:10

Toni,
We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you all.
Love,
June Morris
Donna Morris
Karen Morris Lever

#54 Libbie Manley 2012-04-03 13:41

So sorry to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you and your family.

#53 Phyllis Jackson 2012-04-03 13:36

Toni and family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we heard about the accident. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that God is with all of you during this most difficult time.
Henry & Phyllis Jackson

#52 Dia Ware 2012-04-03 13:35

DeeDee, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Its never easy to lose those that we love and we are never ready to let go, but I know that your dad will continue to watch over you and yours until you see each other again. Please give your family my condolences. sending up prayers for you all.
Love, Dia

#51 Susan Simpson 2012-04-03 13:23

Toni, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family.

#50 Jerry Gardner 2012-04-03 13:17

Sorry to hear about your tragic loss, Brother Andy. My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family. May you all find blessings in a time of sorrow.

#49 Connie&Tracey Shirey 2012-04-03 13:13

DeeDee and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your fathers untimely passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Connie and Tracey Shirey

#48 Dennis Hicks 2012-04-03 13:04

Andy; I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. I've been there so I can say I understand. Believe me things will get easier although you'll never forger. The Lord will help you if you'll allow Him. Please know that we all here at Oconee are thinking of you in this sime of sadness. Remember you have our support and if there's anything we can do just let us know.

#47 Bruce Van Horn 2012-04-03 13:02

Please know that your family is in my prayers.

#46 Teresa Burrell 2012-04-03 13:01

Andy and Jaimie, I am so sorry to hear of your lost, my thought and pray are with you both at this very difficult time.

#45 Douglas K. Hicks 2012-04-03 12:55

Andy,Jaimie and family, from your brother in the lodge and friend. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and GOD will lift you and your family up and make you strong in your faith so you may better get through these times of sorrow. You guys take care and don't worry about work, we'll save you some. Love you Guys, See Ya. Doug

#44 Kim Lipsey-Mitchell 2012-04-03 12:52

Mrs. Toni, Andy DeeDee and families, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God grant you peace and comfort that only He can provide during this difficult time!

#43 Phyllis McKay 2012-04-03 12:41

Toni and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

#42 Henry Franklin 2012-04-03 12:31

Toni & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know only too well the hurt you are going through right now. Just know that friends and family are supporting you now and during the days to come. My family and I will be thinking about you you and praying for you during the weeks ahead.
God Bless,
Henry Franklin & Family

#41 Jack and Lisa Short 2012-04-03 12:30

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

#40 Joe & Carla Trainor 2012-04-03 12:24

May God carry your family in his arms during this time of sorrow. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers!

#39 Becky Wicker 2012-04-03 11:50

Toni honey....I just heard about Johnny and I just can't believe it! I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything, please let me know. Love ya, Becky

#38 JOHNNY FRICK 2012-04-03 11:49

I extend my sympathy to you all. May God provide strength in this difficult time.

#37 LINDA 2012-04-03 11:41

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family and to Bobby & David, I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your brother.

Linda Bennett Smith

#36 Wes&Melissa Johnston 2012-04-03 11:31

Dee Dee and Family,
We send our condolences to you and your family during such a difficult time. You are in our prayers.

#35 Ann Ellis Leopard 2012-04-03 11:28

Toni, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you and family. Johnny was very special and he loved his family.

#34 Dovie Franklin 2012-04-03 11:22

We are sorry for your loss, and deepest sympathy is with your family.
Dave, Dovie and Gunnar Franklin

#33 Peggy Bowers 2012-04-03 11:09

DeeDee, Jay, Jayden, Cason & family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you in your loss. May you feel God's loving care and the hope of His coming this Easter Sunday. Please extend our sympathy to your Mom and your brother. Sincerely, Monte & Peggy Bowers

#32 Toni Warren 2012-04-03 11:04

Dearest Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and lifting you up. May God give you peace. We love all of you. Richie and Toni Warren

#31 Karen D Lindler 2012-04-03 10:55

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers!

Love, Karen & Megan Lindler

#30 Kara Cannon 2012-04-03 10:51

Thinking of you all! May God give you strength to make it through this terrible time.

#29 Jill 2012-04-03 10:33

I am so sorry. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tommy and Jill Longshore

#28 Tammy Livingston 2012-04-03 10:32

Miss Toni, Dee Dee and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your Loss .. May God Bless you thru this diffucult time...
You are in our Prayers

Love
Tammy, Todd and Taylor

#27 Rose & Chuck Meadows 2012-04-03 10:08

Our prayer are with your family. I pray God will be with you and be by your side.Rose & Chuck Meadows

#26 Beth Folk 2012-04-03 09:56

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy and Beth Folk

#25 Allene/James Dawkins 2012-04-03 09:56

Our thoughts & prayers are with all your family during this sad time. May God bless you & give you peace! Allene and James

#24 Leslie 2012-04-03 08:45

I am so sorry. May the Lord be with each of you during this very difficult time. Sending love and prayers....Dean and Leslie

#23 Janet and James Long 2012-04-03 08:31

Toni and family: Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength to get you through this.

#22 Bob and Debra Beard 2012-04-03 07:54

Toni,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
With thoughts of peace and courage for all of you, Bob, Debra, and Logan

#21 Debbie Shealy 2012-04-03 07:47

Toni,

You have our most deepest sympathy for the loss of Johnny. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Ronnie & Debbie Shealy

#20 Ashley & Scott Moore 2012-04-03 07:21

DeeDee, Jay, Jayden and Cason - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with you and your family! Scott, Ashley and Makayla Moore

#19 Retha Livingston 2012-04-03 06:56

S o sorry to hear about my cousain Johnny and such a shock. My prayers are for the family that you may find peace.

#18 Lynn Wessinger 2012-04-03 06:31

Toni and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. We will continue to remember you in prayer in the days ahead. Lynn and Larry Wessinger

#17 Annette and Jimmy 2012-04-03 05:20

Toni, Our hearts go out to you and your family.

#16 Willie Miller 2012-04-02 23:41

Toni, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Willie

#15 Maria Howe 2012-04-02 21:34

Dee Dee, jay, Jayden, Mrs.Toni, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if there's anything we can do! May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this terrible time.

#14 Larry & Barbara Wise 2012-04-02 20:41

Toni and family
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for all of you. We will keep you in our prayers!

#13 Mary Helen Stuhr 2012-04-02 20:13

Deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. Words cannot express how my feelings for your loss. Take comfort in knowing Johnny is at home with the Lord and at peace. He will watch over you all always.
Mary Helen

#12 Mary Helen Stuhr 2012-04-02 19:38

My heart goes out to your and your family. No words can express the deep sympathy I feel for you and your loss. May God grant you piece for Johnny is at home with the Lord and he is trully at peace and will continue to watch over you all. God Bless
Mary Helen

#11 Billy & Edith Morris 2012-04-02 19:24

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Billy & Edith Morris

#10 Gena Maddalena Zolan 2012-04-02 19:15

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May God's love and peace surround you all during this difficult time.

#9 Janet Ballentine 2012-04-02 18:54

Praying for you all during this most difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort as you grieve for your loved one.

#8 Linda Richardson 2012-04-02 18:51

We r so sorry for ur Loss. We are
Praying for all of you.
From Eddie & Linda Richardson

#7 Scott & Joni Green 2012-04-02 18:44

Thinking of your family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

#6 Helen Griffin 2012-04-02 18:25

Wesley and I are more sorry than we can say to hear of Johnny's tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

#5 Pam Dehart 2012-04-02 17:22

Toni and family I am so saddened at the death of your husband and "daddy". You are in my prayers and my love to all of you. Lean on God for your strength in the coming days.

#4 Sheriff Lee Foster 2012-04-02 16:31

We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Johnny. Mere words can not ease the pain that you must be feeling. However, please know that we are holding you up in prayer and our thoughts are with you. Lee, Carol, Joseph and Amelia

#3 Jackie Bowers 2012-04-02 16:07

Toni,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are lifting you up in prayer. God be with you.

Love
Tommy and Jackie Bowers

#2 Lee & Pat Turner Ne 2012-04-02 15:50

May the Holy Spirit be with you in your time of grief.

#1 Amanda Inman Horton 2012-04-02 14:48

May God's peace cover you in your time of loss. I will be praying not only for you,but your family also. I love you Toni.

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