Johnny Earl Paige, 68, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Jackson, MS at the home of his daughter.

Mr. Paige was born on October 17, 1955, in Hazelhurst, MS to Ruby Lee Paige and Jack Taylor. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years retiring at the rank of Tech Sergeant. He enjoyed learning of the different countries with his family during his overseas tours. He enjoyed cooking and was an avid cyclist.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Lee Paige; father, Jack Taylor; brother, Kenneth Paige.

Survivors include daughters, Stephanie Trussell of Laurel Hill, FL, Latetia Walton of Jackson, MS; sisters, Joann Paige of Jackson, MS; Cherry Paige, Sharon Paige, Martha Coleman, and Sandra Paige all of Jackson, MS; brothers, Michael Roberts of Yazoo, MS, and Willie Paige of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Alycea Paige, Eana Trussell, Stephon Trussell; his former spouse, Billie Ann Paige (mother of Stephanie and Latetia) of Utica, MS.

A funeral cortege will depart Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel at 10:30am, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for Barrancas National Cemetery for a Graveside Service at 11:00am, with Full Air Force honors.