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Steven K. JOHNSTON

Steven JOHNSTON Obituary

TAMPA, FLA. - Steven Kyle Johnston, 48, died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Tampa.
He was born in Madison, W.Va., and raised in Newport News, where he attended Denbigh High School. He was a welder at Newport News Shipbuilding, for more than 15 years and was considered by many to be the best at his trade. Like his father, who committed over four decades of his life to building the world's best ships, Steve proudly carried on the family tradition. He was a small-engine expert, able to fix just about anything that came into the family's Newport News hardware store for repair. He also enjoyed racing and golf.
Steve is survived by his parents, Pete and Joan Johnston, and Margaret Lynn Burt; son, Jason A. Johnston and his wife, Natasha; grandson, Brady, all of Newport News; son, Nathan Tyler Johnston of Bealeton; brother, Michael D. Johnston and his wife, Donna of Albany, Ga.; sister, Diana L. Bristow of Newport News; brother, David T. Johnston and his wife, Kelly of Charlottesville; one nephew; and five nieces.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kyle Petty's Victory Junction Gang charity at www.victoryjunction.org.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6812 River Road, Newport News, VA, 23607.
Arrangements are under the care of Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home 7415 River Rd., Newport News, VA 23607 www.Altmeyer.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 31, 2009 to Jan. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven JOHNSTON

31 Entries

January 29, 2010

Steve and I at his home in Tampa. My arms were around him then, and God's loving arms are around him now. We will see you in Heaven brother.

January 29, 2010

Dawn Joyner

January 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to all in the family. I grew up with Steve and Mike in Beechwood and remember many good times shared. He will be greatly missed, but will forever be with us in our hearts and memories.
--Dawn Joyner

Sid & Sally Johnston

January 7, 2010

You will always live in our hearts,
until we all meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Uncle Sid and Aunt Sally

January 6, 2010

Pete, Joan and family,
I just heard about Steve; words are inadequate to express the sympathy I feel for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ken Congleton

Robyn Burnette

January 6, 2010

To my nephew Jason - I'll forever remember your dad with a grin on his face and a twinkle in his eye. A person couldn't help but love him. I am sorry you lost him so early in life. To the Johnston Family - Words cannot adequately convey the heart felt symphathy I feel for your entire family over Steve's passing. May God lift you up as you move forward.

Sue Scruggs-Rogowski

January 6, 2010

I went to school with Steve and remember him, fondly. We all had good times growing up in Beechwood. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sue Scruggs-Rogowski
Suffolk, VA

January 6, 2010

I went to school with Steve and remember him, fondly. We all had good times growing up in Beechwood. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sue Scruggs-Rogowski
Suffolk, VA

Rebecca Parry

January 4, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Steve. I will be keeping each and everyone of you in my prayers.
God Bless,

January 4, 2010

My heartfelt prayers and sympathy to all. May the Lord grant you peace. Love, Becky Jane Parry

Peggie & Pudge O'Neal

January 4, 2010

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family on the death of Steve.
Praying that you will find peace in knowing he is now with the Lord.

Tiffany Wilson

January 4, 2010

Otis (as I called him as a kid) will be missed very much. He was always the highlight of it all. No matter what You just couldn't stay mad at him, he always knew how to make you smile. I will always Love and Miss you very much.
Always, Tiffany Wilson

Bill and Debbie Vaccarelli

January 2, 2010

We are so sorry about what has happened in our family, but we hope you find comfort in knowing that Steve has been welcomed by the open arms of loving family and friends and is in the care of our heavenly Father. We love you.

Brooke and Mitchell Bristow

January 2, 2010

We love and miss you Uncle Steve!! Love always.

Dorothy Grushetsky

January 2, 2010

Dear Johnston Family,
Steve was a great friend of my brother Flip and was a fixture at our house in Beachwood ( or at least the garage ) for years.
Steve was always very respectful of me and I always thought of him as a real sweetheart. I know he will be missed. My thoughts are with you all at this most aweful time.

January 2, 2010

To the Johnston family we extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son and brother. We pray that you feel God's loving arms around you to comfort you in this time of sorrow. God Bless You.
JB and Millie Rudd

Thresa Nelson

January 2, 2010

Pete, Joan and family -

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mark and Ruth Barnhardt

January 1, 2010

We are terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Steve. He was one of the fixtures of the neighborhood growing up, always surrounded by friends and having fun. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. God bless you all.

Debbie Martin

January 1, 2010

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Steve was a rare and unique person and I loved him dearly. We had so many wonderful memories of our time together and I will never forget him. We were in constant contact and he never failed to mention how much each of you meant to him. He will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss him so very much. You are in my prayers and may your faith and strength guide you and comfort you. Love always; Debbie

Rufus A. Johnston

January 1, 2010

Pete & Joan and FAMILY Only those who have lost can tell the sorrow that know so well. Trust in your Lord and keep the memory of Steve forever in your heart. Pete I have not seen you for a very long time, but I do know what great parents you are. Our love and prayers to you and family. Buster & Molly

Jesse & Dale Nor

January 1, 2010

To Pete and Joan, we were deeply saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May God Bless you and give you the peace that only he can give.

Darryl Brock

December 31, 2009

Steve was a great guy,He was a good friend to my brother Kevin,he always treated me more like a little brother,I went many years without seeing him and ran into him at the hardware store in Newport News and we talked and laughed for a long while,I remember him and Kevin teaching me to ride my bike at R.O. Nelson,I remember he taught me to tie my shoes at summer recreation, He also gave me my first ride on a mini bike when I was 10.He taught me how to build a briggs & Stratton lawnmower engine,I remember he walked me home from Denbigh boat docks because I was scared to walk in the dark.Once again I have not seen Steve in many years,But I remember you.

Bill and Barbara Johnston

December 31, 2009

Pete and Joan, Our thoughts and prayers go with you during this tramatic time. We know Steve will be missed by all who knew him and especially by his family. God will be with you throughout this time and after. Look to Him for strength and He will be with you. We will not be able to come but we will think of you and keep you in our thoughts.

Love to You All
Bill and Barbara and family
Johnston

December 31, 2009

To the Johnston family, we are saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our prayers will be with you all...

Lance & Dreama Cardaro

Clint and Chris Ledford

December 31, 2009

To the Johnston family,our hearts and prayers go out to your entire family.I'll always hold Steve in great regard as a fellow welder at the yard and he will always be in my old memories of growing up in Beachmont and racing go carts together.

Frances and Earl Johnston

December 31, 2009

To Pete, Joan, and family,
It is with deep sorrow that we share this time of grief. We will always remember Steve as a lovin member of our family.
Earl and Frances Johnston

Robin Coltrane Kimball

December 31, 2009

"To Steve's family, I send you prayers of comfort. I'm so sorry for your loss. Steve and I were friends growing up. We had some really fun times together and I have wonderful memories. I will miss him."

December 31, 2009

Pete,Joan,and family, I'am truly sorry for your loss. Look to God for strength and your friends for encourgement in this difficult time. You are all in my thought's and prayer's. Love, Fay Collier(Johnston)

Sheri Stall

December 31, 2009

To the Johnston Family, my prayers are with you all.You have been a second family to me most of my life. To my son, Jason, your father loved you more than anything in the world. Steve will be greatly missed by all his extended family and friends. Steve and I shared many great times at the races, and camping at the beaches. Steve....May you rest in peace.

Susan Piland

December 31, 2009

Dear Joan and Pete,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Susan and Mike

Renee' Allen

December 31, 2009

To my nephew Jason, & the rest of the Johnston Family, Steve was one of a kind. I have many fantastic memories that he had a hand in creating over alot of years.He was part of my family and always will be. He will be greatly missed and always loved.

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