Jerald Johnston

Jerald Johnston

Jerald James Johnston, formerly of Crownsville, died suddenly January 17 surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born July 2, 1964 to Leslie Wiggins Johnston Jr. of Pensacola, FL and Naomi S. Johnston of Annapolis. Jerry graduated from Susquehanna Valley High School in 1982. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from SUNY Binghamton and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He spent his entire career at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory where he was a Principal Staff Engineer and worked on a variety of projects in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and NATO. Notable examples of his exemplary work include his contribution on the NATO SeaSparrow Consortium, the NATO Anti-Air Warfare System, the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile, and Aegis Combat System Modernization. Jerry also served for seven years providing valuable contributions to the Laboratory's Pension Committee. Jerry had a passion for science and technology and loved to read. He was fluent in French and enjoyed traveling abroad. Jerry is survived by his partner, Michael Fowler of West Palm Beach, FL; his brother, Leslie Johnston of Alton, MO; two sisters, Marguerite Stevens of Annapolis and Ruth Williams of Martinsburg, WV; and extended family in Maryland, Arizona, California, Missouri and New York. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Jerry's life from 2 to 4 p.m., January 28 at the Cape Saint Claire Community Center in Annapolis. Memorial donations may be made in his name at the Point Foundation, www.pointfoundation.org