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Charles Edward Johnston

1921 - 2008

BORN

1921

DIED

2008

Charles Johnston Obituary

Charles Edward (Buck) Johnston, 87, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, from the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 12, 2008.

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jimmy snodgrass

December 14, 2008

another seemingly crushing blow to the johnston family, but i guess paul needed a spades partner upstairs. both will be sorely missed.

Mary Mitchell Sheets

December 12, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Anneka Your Co-Worker

December 11, 2008

"Lewie", I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know that he had to be an awesome man because of who you are! I pray that the God of all comfort strengthen you and your family like He comforted me when my father passed. He is the best comforter of all! He will never leave you nor forsake you, especially at a time such as this!

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