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William Johnston Obituary
William Lloyd "Billy" Johnston passed away November 2, 2014 at Halifax Hospice in Orange City, Florida.
Billy was born on November 29, 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia. Billy attended Troup High School in LaGrange (c/o 1996). Billy is survived by his daughter Malana and her mother Brandie Shelley. He is also survived by his father William (Shirley) Johnston of West Point, Georgia, mother Linda Hunt of Deland, Florida, grandfather Fern (Mary) Smoker of Huntington, Pennsylvania, sisters Kimberly Johnston of Jacksonville, Florida and Jennifer Calhoun of Dalton, Georgia, and brother John Mark Calhoun of Brooklyn, New York. He is also survived by several other extended family.
The family held a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Salvation Army.
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Kimberly Johnston
April 17, 2024
I miss you so much every day bubba. Your big sis needs you. Malana " Giselle" is wonderful . I know you and Brandie are so proud of her. As you should be. Love you
Malana Johnston
March 17, 2021
I miss you so much dad!
Terry& Theresa Davis
November 6, 2014
You will be missed dearly. Rip Billy.
November 5, 2014
youll be missed dearly
missy carson
November 5, 2014
May u always always rest in peace may u always watch over brandie and your baby girl ...MAY GOD PERFECT WILL BE DONE for your family u will be truly missed u and brandie was always a blessing to me and sam and we will forever miss u....
Kari Walton
November 5, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Judith McKay
November 5, 2014
May you be safe and now kept warm in the comfort of the Lord. May you watch over Brandy, Malana and all of your family. R.I.P.
Melanie Rodriguez
November 5, 2014
Malana will always know you are watching over her! Rest in peace.
His heart and soul, Malana Fallon Johnston
Brandie Shelley
November 5, 2014
Finally he is in peace. We will miss him so much. Luv you Billy!
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