P.O. Box 247, 19180 N Center Street, Citronelle, AL36522

Johnny Wilson Johnston
March 17, 1947 - May 25, 2022

Johnny Wilson Johnston

Johnny Wilson Johnston

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Johnny Wilson Johnston, 75, a native of Fairford, Alabama and a resident of Mount Vernon, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Wilson was born March 17, 1947. He was an active member of Calvert Baptist Church. He retired after 33 years from Crescent Towing as a Captain. Wilson served as a Communication Specialist in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a former EMT with Mobile Fire Department, an auxiliary officer with the MOWA Choctaw Tribal Police Department and was elected as a State Constable in Mobile County. Wilson enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his golf cart and gardening. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Estelle Johnston; brothers, Ronald and Larry Johnston; and in-laws, Odell and Marie Frazier.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 32 years, Ruth Johnston; children, Carlene Scrimpshire (David), Missy Stewart (Les), Brian Johnston, Kevin Johnston, Jason Johnston, Kyle Johnston, Courtney Clay (David); grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Kelsey, Madison, Abbie, Jakob, Blaine, and Nicholas; great grandchildren, Rylee Grace, Anniston Ruth, and Prestyn Blair; siblings, Mary McIlwain, Yvonne Thornton, Greg Johnston (Bonnie), and Vicki Dew (Dewayne); aunt, Ollie Johnson; in-laws, Ardella Ainsworth (Elonzo), Joe Frazier (Rhonda), Joan Hopkins (Paul), Sue Newburn (Bud), Ricky Frazier (Pam), Terry Rivers, and Darrell Frazier (Rachel); a host of nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 9 am until the 11 am funeral service, at Calvert Baptist Church with Bro. Clay Lewis and Bro. Dean Hopkins officiating. Burial to follow at Frazier Cemetery. Online condolences may can given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama

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Visitation
Visitation
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Calvert Baptist Church
22220 Highway 43
Calvert, AL  36513
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Service
Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
11:00 AM
Calvert Baptist Church
22220 Highway 43
Calvert, AL  36513
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Interment
Frazier Cemetery
Citronelle, AL  36522

Condolences(4)

  1. Dean Clark
    My condolences to Johnny's family. I worked with Johnny many years ago at the old #1 Fire Station on Joachim St. in Mobile. Many fond memories.
  2. Linya & Richard Roberts
    Thoughts and prayers for family.
  3. Angie Tremer
    May GOD bless you all in your time of need and see you through this. Praying for you all.
  4. Linda Vice
    It was heartbreaking to hear that Wilson passed so suddenly. He was a member of my church family. I loved the conversations I had with him because of his caring sweet, spirit. I admired he and Ruth because of their love for God, each other and family. Iā€™m praying for Ruth n their family . Looking forward to seeing him in Heaven šŸ™šŸ¼ā¤ļø

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