In Memory Of
John W. Johnston
1927
2017
John W. Johnston
April 11, 1927 — July 17, 2017
John Wesley Johnston, 90, of Lenexa, KS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 17, 2017 after losing his battle with cancer.
He was a devout Christian who wouldn't compromise his beliefs. John was born April 11, 1927 to Bertha (Snyder) and John C. Johnston in Ft. Scott, KS. He graduated from Ft. Scott High School and boarded a train to join the Army serving his country as a medic at the end of WWII. John graduated from Kansas State Teachers College (Pittsburg). John was always the teacher giving guidance and everyone has experienced a "Larry lecture". He enjoyed reading his bible, Royals baseball, Jayhawks basketball and NASCAR.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce, in 2012; daughter, Vicki; brothers - Paul, Enoch, Harry and "sis" Sara. He is survived by his five sons, John Jr (Teresa), Jay (Margo), Jerry (Christie), Jeffrey and Joel (Marius), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nephew and nieces (his cherished Tammy and Shirley) and many faith friends.
The family would like to thank the selflessness bestowed by the caregivers who came to his apartment each day for the past seven months to feed, comfort, pray and fellowship with him and Kansas City Hospice.
John's memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lenexa Baptist Church Ministries.
He was a devout Christian who wouldn't compromise his beliefs. John was born April 11, 1927 to Bertha (Snyder) and John C. Johnston in Ft. Scott, KS. He graduated from Ft. Scott High School and boarded a train to join the Army serving his country as a medic at the end of WWII. John graduated from Kansas State Teachers College (Pittsburg). John was always the teacher giving guidance and everyone has experienced a "Larry lecture". He enjoyed reading his bible, Royals baseball, Jayhawks basketball and NASCAR.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce, in 2012; daughter, Vicki; brothers - Paul, Enoch, Harry and "sis" Sara. He is survived by his five sons, John Jr (Teresa), Jay (Margo), Jerry (Christie), Jeffrey and Joel (Marius), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nephew and nieces (his cherished Tammy and Shirley) and many faith friends.
The family would like to thank the selflessness bestowed by the caregivers who came to his apartment each day for the past seven months to feed, comfort, pray and fellowship with him and Kansas City Hospice.
John's memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lenexa Baptist Church Ministries.
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