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1934
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2019
Alan Johnston Obituary
Alan Johnston, 85, passed away 24th September 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. Services will be held at Fort Sam Houston cemetery Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Alan was born in Philadelphia Pa. on 23rd June 1934 to Wanda K. and Orrin Spencer Johnston. Alan graduated from Texas A&I with a degree in engineering. He married Kathryn Lynn Gregg on 28th June 1958. After US Army active duty, Alan went on to serve in the US Army Reserves. He rose to the rank of Colonel and retired after a distinguished career. He Retired from Southwest Research Institute as a Vice President. Alan is survived by his wife of 61 years Kathryn Lynn Johnston, son Greggory Alan Johnston and wife Christy Sheets Johnston, grandson Trevor Alan Johnston and wife Paulina Suarez Johnston, granddaughter Sarah Alyse Johnston and brother Spencer K. Johnston.
Alan was a great father and husband. He loved life and country. He was a loyal friend and mentor to many that were close to him. His motto in life was "I did it my way".
Donations may be made to Assistance League of San Antonio.
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Jack Chisum
October 4, 2019
Condolences to the family of a great guy.I was privileged to serve in the corps and study engineering with Alan at Texas A & I.
October 2, 2019
"Cousin" Alan, because his wife is actually my cousin, was a smart, funny guy. We enjoyed our visits with them over the years in San Antonio, at high school reunions, and in the great Willa-met* Valley of Oregon. Alan was always busy volunteering, helping people out wherever he could. He will be missed very much.
With love to the Johnston family,
Barbara and Josh Reese
*Will-AM-ette
Jay Buzzini
September 27, 2019
I knew Alan through the Alamo Heights Rotary Club. We worked together on many Alamo Heights Nites. He was always a great guy and, of course, a Good Ag too. My condolences to his family.
Jay Buzzini
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