JOHN W. JOHNSTON

My theological mentor, and my friend JW. You guided me through my ministry with a broad perspective in your "life, Leadership with Balance" classes at First Family. You were with me during my father´s last day of life. You prayed for him in his coma state as tears rowed down from his eyes, and yours. I informed you of receiving my theological degree during church services, you immediately sent word to Pastor Jerry. And liken to a proud father, you escorted me to the pulpit with Jerry while...

JW (as we referred to him) was one of the most caring and intelligent person I have known. I loved having him as a friend and Sunday School teacher. We had a special bond because my late husband's name of HW Johnston and your mother died on the same day as my birthday--December 17th. The two years that we went to "Love in the Afternoon", a musical program were wonderful. He loved all of you and was so proud of you and told our class about your wonderful exploits. We all felt part of...

J.W WAS TRULY A MAN OF GOD. AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. MY HIGHEST AND WARMEST REGARDS TO HIS FAMILY AND JW'S MEMORIES

J.W. was a man I always looked up to. I met him while attending First Family Church. The circle he directed was the highlight of attending there. He and Joyce were such a neat couple. I visited her while she was in the nursing home and visited J.W. several times while he lived at his apartment. He and I talking on the phone fairly often . I will miss him. I know where he is. He got to see JESUS before me. See you later J.W.