Memorial Gathering: Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home
Private Inurnment: Hickory Ridge Cemetery
Memorial Contributions: Hickory Ridge Cemetery
Obituary:
Johnny James Biram, age 88, son of Vernon and Cecil (Welch) Biram was born January 21, 1934 in Plato, MO. He passed away July 8, 2022 at Tulsa, OK following a short illness.
Johnny grew up in the Plato area and attended Plato High School. He married the love of his life and best friend, Alvina Pearcy, on June 3, 1954, and to this union two children were born. Johnny was employed at Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association from July 11, 1960 to February 1, 1996 where he held the position of Manager of Operations and Maintenance at his retirement.
Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Alvina; his parents; three brothers, Wayne, Noel, and Dave Biram; and three sisters; Clara Tryan, Faye Breeden, and Barbara Pinkston.
Johnny was a loving and devoted family man. He is survived by his children, J. D. Biram and wife, Jackie, and Curtis (Bud) Biram and wife, Stacey; five grandchildren, Christy, Cory and wife, Megan, Haley, Madison, Jake and fiancée, Tatum; and one great grandson, Landon. He is also survived by one brother, Bob Biram; one sister, Carolyn Mason; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Johnny was an avid fisherman for many years. After retirement, he enjoyed going to auctions and had a booth in a flea market. Johnny could be found most mornings at a local diner in Licking having breakfast with friends. He spent many hours scratching off lottery tickets with his buddies. Johnny had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger.
