John Andrew Johnston Jr.

John Andrew Johnston Jr. obituary

John Andrew Johnston Jr.

John Johnston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville on Jan. 7, 2026.
John Andrew Johnston Jr., 79, was born April 19th, 1946, in Louisville, KY and sadly passed away on January 5th, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, John Andrew Johnston Sr. and Margaret Wahler Johnston, his wife of over 50 years, PamelaDenise Johnston, and his seven siblings. He is survived by his second love and traveling companion Peggy Wright, his two children Johnna Emly (Steve Emly) and Jeffery Johnston, as well as his grandchildren, Jessica Mains (Joshua Mains), Sarah Beard (Noah Beard), Zackary Johnston, and Katelyn Johnston. He is also survived by his two great grandchildren, Cole Mains and Maverick Beard.

John Andrew Johnston was a Veteran of the Vietnam War andgraduate of the University of Louisville. He spent his time avidly reading, journaling, and finding a great project to complete and in recent years traveling. He will be known in death for his patience, wisdom, his enthusiastic conversational skills, and love of bourbon. We will be pouring a drink in his honor and rooting for them damn Cats to win in memory of him.

The visitation will be held at Highland Funeral Home on Friday January 16th, 2026, from 4 PM to 8 PM. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Parklands of Floyds Fork.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Ruby Keith-Lichtefeld

January 15, 2026

Jeff, Zack & Katelyn, I am so sorry to hear about your father/grandfather. I will be thinking of you and sending up a prayer for your comfort. Hugs, Ruby

Carole Mesker

January 14, 2026

Just learned of John´s sudden death and I am so very sorry. We didn´t talk often, but it was always a pleasure to catch up on the family and share memories of David and his parents. I will miss knowing he is still present in this world. At this time, it doesn´t seem possible for me to be at the service, however, my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.

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