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Albert Johnston Obituary

Albert L. Johnston Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Albert Lee Johnston Jr., 67, of the 4500 block of Griffin St., passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010. He was born in Portsmouth Aug. 2, 1942 and was the son of the late Albert Lee Sr. and Gracie Johnston. Albert was a member of Westhaven Civic League and Neighborhood Watch and retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard Shop 72 Nuclear Foreman with 28 years of service. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 17 years, Sandra K. Johnston; three daughters, Pamela Boothe and husband Michael, Mylinda Moore and husband Scott, and Dana Fulcher and husband Aaron; two stepdaughters, Anita Strickland and Heather Bass and husband Shawn; a sister, Linda Council and husband Robert; a brother, Richard "Dickie" Johnston and wife Karen; and 10 grandchildren, Brent, Dusty, Cody, Ian, Brittny, Aaron, Caleb, Gage, Rachel, and Landon. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children, Norfolk, at www.saintmaryshome.org. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 9, 2010.

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Elaine Ramirez

June 13, 2010

Dear Sandy, I was shocked to hear about your husband as was Senior. We are sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers. With all our love, Elaine and Senior

Buddy Denmark

June 12, 2010

To all the family of Albert Lee, the Denmark family is deeply sadden of Albert passing,but Know he is no longer suffering and is in heaven,happily fishing. With all our love,Sandra, Kim,Buddy jr.

Cliff Davis

June 11, 2010

To the Johnston family, i am deeply sadden to hear about Albert Lee, he was my Supervisor in NNSY and he was a good man and will truly be missed. But let it be known that GOD makes no mistake. So be at peace to know he is at peace and the family will be in my prayers

Olivia Hall

June 11, 2010

Aunt Sandra,
Chris and I were sorry to hear about Albert Lee's passing. We are thinking of you and all of Albert Lee's family during this difficult time. We love you!

June 11, 2010

Westhaven will not be as safe with out you. You will be missed and above all remembered.

Sandra, May your memories of Al be a source of comfort for you.

Love,
Marilou & Jim Spacek

Tammy Gregory

June 10, 2010

Sandra and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless. The Jernigan Family

Mark Frenia

June 10, 2010

Sandra, I have never met you,but i have worked with Albert and Buddy Denmark in the shipyard.I am also CLOSE friends with The Boothe's (Billy ,Mike,and Pam). The Prayers of The Frenia Family are with You in your time of Loss. My God Bless You and Your Family.

Magallon Family

June 9, 2010

He will always be remembered as you share the stories and the memories of how he lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort...And, throughout this difficult time, may you also know the deep sympathy and concern that is felt for you and all your family. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5

Marie Jones

June 9, 2010

Sandy and family, I am so sorry
for your loss. Know that my
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Try to remember the good times and hopefully that will help you get through this sad time.

June 9, 2010

Sandy,

I am so sorry to hear about Albert. My prayers and thoughts are with you and pray that God will bless you in this time of need and sorrow.
Joe and Alice

cheryl lofton

June 9, 2010

Sandra
We are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you and your family at your time of loss.Our prayers are with you.
Jackie and Cheryl

Sharon Clark

June 9, 2010

To Sandy and Family
My prays are with you and the family. God Bless you all.

Holly Jernigan

June 9, 2010

Sandra and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Just know that he is in a better place now and that he is not suffering anymore. God Bless

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