Otto John "Johnny" Schniebs III passed away surrounded by his family Saturday April 3, 2021. Johnny was born February 24, 1949 to Otto John Schniebs Jr. and Mabel Christine Lacey in Dallas Texas. Johnny grew up in Irving Texas and graduated MacArthur High School in 1967. After graduation Johnny joined the United States Army and earned his Airborne Jump Wings and was stationed in Fort Dix New Jersey as well as Fort Benning Georgia. After the passing of his father Johnny began working as a journeyman plumber for several years until finally beginning to work at Central Shipping and Distribution in the film industry. Johnny eventually retired from Central Shipping and began his life as Paw Paw.

Johnny married the love of his life, Patricia Crayton in 1982. Over the next 35 years they lived in Ennis, Irving, and Quinlan until finally returning home to Ennis in 2001. Johnny was the most loving, caring, and selfless man and dedicated his retirement years to not only his wife but Lane Bulmer along with his numerous kids and grandkids and great grandkids. He loved to fish and would spend hours just "piddling" in the yard as he called it. Johnny, Patricia, and Lane shared the passion of working as well as participating in plays in the Ennis Public Theatre also. Johnny loved traveling with Patricia and Lane along with Diane Piekert but more than the traveling he enjoyed just being with them regardless of where they were.

Johnny's greatest accomplishment in life was that of a great caring man who was not only respected but loved by anyone who knew him. He was the type of man who never judged or held a grudge against anyone and always saw the best in people. Johnny not only saw the best in people but he brought the best out of anyone who was lucky enough to meet him.

Johnny is survived by Sister In Law: Diane Peikert of Irving. Daughters: Tracey and James McAda of Rowlett, Tori Forbes of Wylie, Elizabeth and Stephen Paprocki of San Antonio, and Taryn Schniebs of Rowlett. Sons: Timothy and Trina Forbes of Ennis, Trent Forbes of Wylie, Johnny Dale and Courtney Schniebs of Oklahoma, Christopher Lee Schniebs of San Antonio. Grandkids: Tristan and Tisha Moore, Sean and Cheyenne Vidales Toal, Brianna Moore, Christa and husband Cameron Pittman, Taylor Forbes, Ryan Forbes, Todd and Brittany Forbes, Helen Forbes, Corrine Forbes, Violet Gillespie, Mason Fogarty, Matthew McAda, Olivia Gomez, Makayla Ruth Schniebs, Emma Rose Schniebs, Johnathan Benjamin Schniebs, Josiah Otis Schniebs, Judah Nathaniel Schniebs, David Gomez, and Anthony Graves.

Great grandkids Tatum and Tanner Graves and John Anthony Forbes.

Special friend Melinda Kirven who was not just a neighbor but also Family.
Johnny was preceded in death by the love of his life for over 35 years Patricia Schniebs as well as his son Todd Forbes and daughter Tricia Forbes and Lane Bulmer.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made in the names of Johnny and Lane to The Ennis Public Theatre and The Cowboy Church of Ennis .

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A Celebration of life for Johnny and Lane Bulmer will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.