Johnny Ray

Eivens

Johnny Eivens, 71, lifelong resident of Sweetwater, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at his residence . His wishes were cremation under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. No other services are planned at this time. Johnny was a 1973 graduate of Sweetwater High where he played football and other sports.. In 1974 he married his high school sweetheart Penny Moore. They had three beautiful children that he cherished. He worked at U.S.G. for 40 years before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, competition Bar-B-Que  cooking, hanging with family and friends and telling jokes, but mostly he loved his family. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Penny Eivens,  his two daughters, Misty and (Anvil) Mosher of Loraine, TX, Jessica and (Brian) Kirkland of Sweetwater, TX, daughter-in-law, Kristi Eivens of Sweetwater, TX, brother-in-law, Russell and Pam Moore of Sweetwater, TX, sister-in-law, Marilyn Eivens of San Angelo, TX,  and Doris Moore of Grants, New Mexico, step-mom, Joycee Moore of Henderson, TX,  his 11 grandkids, Anvil Jr. & Jessica Mosher of Sweetwater, Tristan and Katie Mosher of Seminole, Layton & Haley of Lamesa, Adri Moreno of Sweetwater, Jordan Williams of Sweetwater, Anita, Chris & Stephenie Kirkland of Sweetwater,  and 11 great grandkids,  He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Maudie, his in-laws, R. D. and Maxine Moore, his sister Ruby Jean Wilson, his brother Billy NcNeil Eivens and his son, James McNeil Eivens. The family wants to thank all Rolling Plains nurses for being so kind and loving on Johnny's hospital stays and thank you to the Hospice nurses. You have been a blessing to our family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.