Funeral services for Mr. Doug Johnston, 81, of Fairview will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Pastor Jack Holbrooks officiating,
Doug was born on April 28, 1931 to the late Samuel Howard Johnston and Beulah White Johnston and passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was a longtime member and deacon of Concord Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Honor Guard; he was retired with 30 years of service at Phillip Morris and a square dancer over 30 years and a member of many different clubs.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister Gaynell Soldatt and a granddaughter, Kisha Thompson.
Survivors include his Wife of 64 years – Jane Johnston; three sons – Johnny "Rip" (Tammie) Johnston, Jerry Wayne Johnston and Joel (Shannon) Johnston; six grandchildren – Kevin Thompson, Matthew Johnston, Melanie Johnston, Lindsey Lee Perry, Jared Johnston and Genevieve Johnston; one great-granddaughter – Alaia Johnston.
The family will receive friends for visitation at the church on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from noon until the service time at 2 p.m.
