Johnny Howard Screws, 71, of Mesquite, passed April 17, 2017. He was born May 7, 1945 in Winnsboro, TX. He was the son of Howard and Elsie Screws. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie Screws of Mesquite. He also survived by his son, Jimmy Screws and wife Heather Screws of Rowlett. Daughter, Cheryl Finley of Rowlett. Granddaughter, Taryn Finley and Grandson Colby Warner. His brother, Jerry Scott and wife Rosalind Scott of Tyler.Brother-in-Law, Toby Earley of Mesquite. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard andElsie Screws,brother, Rayburn Screws of Gilmer.He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 5-7pm and Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 10am at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale TX. Grave Side services immediately following at 11:30am at Long Creek Cemetery in Sunnyvale, TX.