Darrel Wayne Johnston
Darrel Wayne Johnston
Obituary
Guest Book
Upcoming Events
Oct
23
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory
509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersOct
24
Funeral service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oakland Christian Church
5641 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersOct
24
Service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Oakland Christian Church
5641 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersOct
24
Burial
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery
1549 Holland Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersServices provided by
R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown SuffolkOnly 5 hours left for delivery to next service.
Darrel Johnston Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
He was active in the men's fellowship group at Oakland Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and golfing, and was especially known for growing his prized tomatoes.
Darrel is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lynne Graham Johnston; sons, David Michael Johnston and John Paul Johnston; 6 grandchildren; sister, April McKee (Bjorn Spanier); brother in law, Danny Graham (Leigh Ann); and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1 PM at Oakland Christian Church officiated by Pastor Jason Stump with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Christian Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Downtown Suffolk Chapel.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darrel, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23435
Make a Donation
in Darrel Johnston's name
People and places connected with Darrel
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Darrel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Darrel Johnston's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreUpcoming Events
Oct
23
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory
509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersOct
24
Funeral service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oakland Christian Church
5641 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersOct
24
Service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Oakland Christian Church
5641 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersOct
24
Burial
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery
1549 Holland Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Send FlowersServices provided by
R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown SuffolkOnly 5 hours left for delivery to next service.