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1927
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2017
JOHN JOHNSTON Obituary
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Rev Kenneth Washington
May 31, 2024
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 both of you laid hands on me and ordained me as a minister of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. And while I was building water projects and ministering to the villagers in Uganda, your sweet words were guiding me. Your spirit will always be in my heart, and I will never forget how you didn´t see me as an African American but simply a child of God. Love you JW and until we meet again on that other side of the Jordon River!
Ruby Lee Snider
July 23, 2017
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 your family. Most of all he loved the Lord and told us that he had read the Bible more that 60 times. I feel very blessed to have had such a friend.
Jack Hires
July 23, 2017
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
mike cooper
July 19, 2017
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.
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