George Dixon Johnston Jr

George D. Johnston, Jr. went to his Lord on Thursday morning, July 21, 2011 at the age of 87. George was the son of George and Inez Johnston. He was born at home on February 12, 1924 in Hatchechubbee, AL. He entered the U.S. Navy in September, 1942. While in the Navy he attended the U.S. Naval Training School at Iowa State College. He served on the USS YMS 36 and the USS YMS 228 Mine Sweepers in the Mediterranean during WWII. He was honorably discharged in January, 1946. He earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from The Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1949. Immediately upon graduation he was recruited by International Business Machines (IBM) and worked for them for 37 years. He was a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church, Crawfordville. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord. He loved his Country and his family. He enjoyed his many projects, especially his wood working and gardening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Crawfordville Hospice, 2889 Crawfordville Highway, Suite C, Crawfordville, FL 32327 or First Baptist Church, 3086 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3086 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend David Fell will officiate. Interment will be held Monday, July 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. EST at Hatchechubbee United Methodist Church, 2 Faith Circle Sanctuary, Hatchechubbee, AL. His nephew, Reverend John Bush of Montgomery, AL will officiate. He was a loving and faithful husband to Dorothy Glenn Johnston of fifty years until her death in 1999. He was loved and adored by his children, George and Michelle, Glenn Michael and Katy. Thomas Brian and Robin, Robert Allen and Lori and Connie and George Koilas, Jr. He leaves behind his loving wife, Emma Metcalf Johnston, and her children, Letha and Henry Wells, Rene and George Roote and Carol Metcalf. He is also survived by one sister, Margie Jones, of Savannah, GA. He has sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and is lovingly remembered at “PAPA.” He is predeceased by his mother, his father and one brother, Douglas C. Johnston. The family is eternally grateful for the services of our blessed angel, Lenore Stokely. The family so appreciates the many care givers of Crawfordville Hospice for their love and compassion.

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George Dixon Johnston Jr

February 12, 1924 - July 21, 2011