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VERNON JOHNSTON Obituary
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May 4, 1938 – Nov. 25, 2025
Vernon Lee Johnston (Pop) passed away at the age of 87 years old. He was born in Wewoka, OK on May 4, 1938 and passed away on November 25, 2025. He was a Yuma Union High School graduate - Class of 1956.
Vernon was a living testament to a good life lived well. He was known for his ability to fix anything, which can be attested by his success in every position he held. From picking cotton in a field as a young boy, driving a tractor by the age of twelve, and working in cantaloupe sheds to joining the Navy for four years, Vernon committed himself to every task where he saw a need.
Vernon married the love of his life, Jimee, on May 6, 1961. He spent over 15 years driving trucks and self-promoted himself to be a mechanic, a dispatcher, and all around MacGyver on the side. After retiring in 2000, Vernon and Jimee bought a 5th wheel and were able to travel extensively.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Medford and Oweta Johnston, his sisters, Peggy and Polly. He is survived by his wife, Jimee, his brother, Philip (Joyce), his two sons, Duane and Michael (Shannon), his five grandchildren, Travis, Russell, Hunter, Ashton, and Kandyce, and his nieces.
Vernon was laid to rest at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, AZ on December 8, 2025.
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Philip champagne 3rd
January 3, 2026
Sry for the loss. Was a great man from what I remember as a kid.
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Tammy Hensley
December 30, 2025
RIP VERNON...You will be missed. Thanks for being my dads friend and then our family friend.
Debbie Roth
December 30, 2025
Vernon was my Grandpa also. He was an amazingly kind man who was always ready to teach us something new, to show how something worked. When we were unsure of something in the world he was always rock steady support and positivity. He was a fine example of what a family man should be and we can all only hope to find a love like Vernon and Jimie have had. He will be greatly missed
Love Debbie Roth
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