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James "Butch" Newton Johnston Obituary

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. James "Butch" Newton Johnston, 71, of Anniston, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Mack Amis and Dr. Billy Harris officiating. Mr. Johnston passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Mr. Johnston was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Anniston Army Depot. During his time at Anniston Army Depot, he served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He also served in various other locations in the United States and around the world. He was a member of the Calhoun County Bee Association and Parker Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Benitez Johnston; sons, Jeff Johnston and his wife, Jessica, Jason Johnston and his wife, Angela, and Jonathan Johnston and his wife, Tiffany; grandchildren, Katheryn, Meagan, Jordan, Brandon, Jacob, Jimmy, Wesley, Coleton, Austin, Nicholas, and Katelyn; his mother, Olean Scherer; and a niece, Laura. He is preceded in death by his father, Burnett Johnston; step-father, Leon Scherer; sister, Freddrica Golasz; and a niece, Lisa Golasz. Honorary pallbearers will be William Weiser, David Phillips, Art Lewis, Ed Henderson, Ken Murphy, and Jim Winn. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.klbrownmemorychapel.com. K.L. Brown Memory Chapel 620 Golden Springs Road Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 231-2334

Published by The Anniston Star on Dec. 3, 2014.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength needed to cope with this difficult time.

December 5, 2014

Our family of beekeepers at the Northeast Alabama Beekeeper's Association will greatly miss our friend and colleague James Johnston. His laughter, smile, and good cheer never quite hid his deep compassion for even something as small as a honey bee. NEAL--Beekeepers Association

December 5, 2014

Family of Butch Johnston,
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family.

Jean Haynes Wise
Class of 1963 AHS

JEAN WISE

December 5, 2014

Nancy & Family,
Jim & I are sorry for your loss. We will have you in our prayers.
Carole & Jim Howsare

Carole & Jim Howsare

December 4, 2014

Jason
very sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
prayers for your family

Bill, Dionne, Kevin and Madison
"Jewell Family"

William Jewell

December 4, 2014

Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain you and your family are feeling. I wish you peace and comfort as you remember your Dad's contributions to life. You and your family will bein my prayers.

Danny Bell

December 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Nancy. May God give you peace and strength during this time of great loss. Sandy B Norton

December 3, 2014

Scott and I are so sorry to hear about Butch passing. We are praying for comfort and peace.

Beverly Daggerhart

December 3, 2014

Nancy, we are both so sorry about Butch. I remember when he came out to work on a lawn tractor. We had such a fun time.
May you and the family continue your life with beautiful memories. Love, J.B. and Bebe

December 3, 2014

What a loving and caring man he was. Always with a smile on his face as he greeted every person that passed him. Helped us fix our lawn mower a few times too. I'll miss him very much. Love and prayers to Nancy and the family.

Marilyn Smith

December 3, 2014

My prayers, thoughts, and love go to you, Nancy, and your sons and their families. Please feel free to call me, 256-236-7422, if you need ANYTHING! You know that we only live 2 blocks from you, Nancy.
Love,
Debra

Debra Reeves Gulledge Cix

December 2, 2014

I was so sorry and stunned to hear about Butch. He always had a smile for everyone. A wonderful spirit at Parker Memorial will be sorely missed. Praying for Nancy and her family.

Diane Adams

December 2, 2014

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