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David Johnston Obituary

JOHNSTON David Hale, 88, husband of Peggy Suitt Johnston, died on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Versailles, KY. Burial will follow at the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8pm Friday at Milward-Broadway, as well as a visitation and reception from 11:30am-1:30pm Saturday, prior to the service at the church. www.milwardfuneral.com

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 22, 2013.
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On behalf of the family of Dr. Peter Jones, we send our greatest sympathies to all of the family. We thank Dr. Johnston for his kindness and support. We knew him as a gentleman and fine physician. He will be missed.

February 16, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. I have many fond memories we children had on Wolf Run.

Janie (Moore) Fields

March 11, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Osborne

February 23, 2013

Love and peace to you all. A true giant has left us. Glad he left so much light and life behind him.

Jessica Millard Hartman

February 23, 2013

It was a privelage and an honor for us to know Dave and his entire family. he an Peggy mentored us in our faith as a young married couple and loved us with the love of Christ. You have our love and prayers.
Rick and Carolyn Russ

February 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss please accept our deepest heartfelt condolences. Your dad was a wonderful man and neighbor, he will be missed greatly. Sincerely Grover and Brenda Huff

February 22, 2013

My deepest sympathies for your loss. He will stand as a great man and role model for us all. And he will join a host of loved ones since departed in shining our way to a future heavenly reunion.

Richard Dawahare

February 22, 2013

From the Porter Family- Our deepest sympathy

Faye Porter

February 22, 2013

I am so glad to have had the opportunity to know and work with Dr.Johnston "DJ" at the Lexington Clinic. He was a very kind and caring soul with a wonderful sense of humor.

Jetta Jones

February 21, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. May we all wait patiently for the new world where there will be no more sickness old age and death

February 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were priviledged to have known him and he will be missed. He was so caring and sweet. There are wonderful memories of Dr. Johnston and Daddy together in the old days. We thank him for all his support over the years.
God Bless, Peta and Vera Jones

Peta Jones

February 21, 2013

A wonderful legacy left to our world by having you in it. You will be missed. Love, your niece, Wanda

Wanda Horton

February 21, 2013

I met Dave and Peggy through Faith At Work - a beautiful loving, and spirit-filled couple. Heaven has gained an angel.

Gay Harlowe

February 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Remember many days on Wolf Run and all playing games in the yards and in the street. You and your Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

February 20, 2013

You're the best Dad. I will miss you more than you will ever know. You were always there for me. I will especially miss your smile and laugh. Doug wishes he could be at the funeral but can't because of his Mom. He really admired you and loved you. I will always keep the memories of you close to my heart. I love you.

Sherri Morgan

February 20, 2013

It was great having Dr.Johnston as my physician, and an honor and a privilege to work with his children at Lafayette High School.

Dwight Price

February 20, 2013

David and Peggy were wonderful neighbor's for many years in Andover Forest. Prayers and Sympathy to the Johnston family.

Helen & Frank Hamilton

February 20, 2013

A wonderful man, always so kind to me. He often kidded me and helped me with clinicals during my RN school days. I think of him and his family fondly and often.

Hope Shaw-Brovont

February 20, 2013

My condolences to Dr. Johnston's family. Dr. Johnston "DJ" was a true gentleman and an outstanding physician. It was an honor to work with him at Lexington Clinic.

Jennifer Lackey

February 20, 2013

I love you Dad! I will miss you more than you'll ever know. Thanks for being the BEST role model in my life! My rock, my father and friend. I'll miss your laugh and sweet spirit! I hope I do you proud! Always in my heart forever!!!!

Paige Johnston, youngstedaughter

February 20, 2013

I love you so much, Daddy! Thank you for giving a life full of unconditional love and security! You were a great man! Always forever in my heart---missy

February 20, 2013

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