Gary Johns

On October 16, 2022, Dr. Gary Thomas Johns, Devoted and Loving Father, Brother and Uncle passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio. Gary is survived by his daughter, Julianna Johns, his sister, Sharon Johns Schmick, his niece, Brandie Schmick and his nephews, Timothy and Mark Schmick. Gary's passing wasn't sudden, as a private person he spent his last months with his family.

Gary completed his Doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis in international finance after an MBA at Xavier University. He spent the first half of his career in industry and the second half as a professor at Mount St. Joseph University in the Business Administration Department. While at Mt. St. Joe he led Students in Free Enterprise (SiFE), a non-profit initiative in which students focused on positive change within their communities, and became socially responsible business leaders. Gary also started Practical Business Concepts, a consulting firm that also offered programs in his "Catching up to your Capabilities" series for various groups including Veterans.

Gary was a proud member of The Royal Order of the Jesters Court 7, the Hanselmann Lodge #208, F&AM, Valley of Cincinnati Scottish Rite, Syrian Temple of Cincinnati and Shriners International.

Gary had a diverse set of interests that evolved over the years including entertaining, sports, politics and philanthropy. Gary was an alto saxophone player that loved jazz but, had an appreciation for all music. He took pleasure in staying abreast of the political climate and current events, and loved watching college football, specifically Notre Dame! He enjoyed ballroom dancing and frequently joined friends for classes and socials. Cooking for people and creating an atmosphere with specific attention to detail, made his dinner parties lively events with good food and lots of laughter.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Xavier University Art Gallery, located in the A B Cohen Center, 658 Musketeer Drive, Cincinnati (45207) from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM, when the the Masonic Service and the Scottish Rite Ring Ceremony will begin. A private family burial service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Gary, please consider a donation to one of the following groups:

Melody Makers Music at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Music therapy program.
This program provides music therapy and emotional healing for in-patient, home-based Hospice and Palliative care patients and their families.
[http://give.cincinnatichildrens.org/goto/melodymakers]
[Julie.Spendal@cchmc.org] Donor Relations Officer

Shriners Children's Hospital
[LovetotheRescue.org]

Students in Free Enterprise
[https://www.msj.edu/alumni/online-giving-form/index.html]
Choose the School of Business and in the comments please type: "Students in Free Enterprise (SiFE) in honor of Dr. Gary Johns"

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