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James W. "JJ" Johnston
1949 - 2025
BORN
1949
DIED
2025
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Jan. 6, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Curwensville
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Born Oct. 31, 1949 in Clearfield he was the son of Mirl and Avonelle (Hatten) Johnston.
He was a 1967 graduate of Curwensville Area High School. He was a Truck Driver for over 40 years driving for Hepburnia Coal Company, Audie Pentz Trucking, Lezzer Lumber, Kim Horton Coal Company and Bloxdorf Construction. He also had worked at Grice's Gun Shop.
He was a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout. He was a member of the NRA, and a member of Anderson Creek Sportsman Club. He had attended the former Grampian Church of God.
On May 6, 1978 in Curwensville, he wed Nancy (Spaid) Johnston who survives of Grampian; son, Bradley "Brad" Johnston (Kira) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Carter Ryan Johnston and Solara Rae Johnston of Tenn.; brothers and sisters, Kathryn Mandetta (Donald) of Boalsburg, Daniel Johnston (Maureen) of Bigler, and Darren Johnston of Port Matilda; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant sister Janet Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Schultz officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 3 - 6 p.m., and on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Anderson Creek Sportsman Club PO Box 37, Rockton, PA 15856.
Online condolences can be made to the family at chidboyfuneralhome.com
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
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