Timothy Leon Johnston, age 68, of Hays, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone. He was born October 27, 1950 in Wilkes County to Carey and Mabel Fern Owens Johnston. Timothy was a member of Hinshaw Baptist Church and was All Conference in football at Wilkes Central High School. He was involved with the local Jaycees. Timothy enjoyed singing, golf and helping anyone in need. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth Johnston.
Surviving are his daughters, Deidra Dickens and spouse Eddie of Charlotte, Carey Barefoot and spouse Bryan of Huntersville, Meredith Hayes and spouse Mitchell Weot of Millers Creek; sister, Mary Ellen Edmiston of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Larry Johnston and spouse Oma Lea of North Wilkesboro, Joe Johnston of Wilkesboro, Mike Johnston and spouse Cheryl of Haymarket, Virginia; sister-in-law, Sherry Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and his canine companion, Blue.
Celebration of Life will be held will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Fairplains Baptist Church, 141 Fairplains Church Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Surviving are his daughters, Deidra Dickens and spouse Eddie of Charlotte, Carey Barefoot and spouse Bryan of Huntersville, Meredith Hayes and spouse Mitchell Weot of Millers Creek; sister, Mary Ellen Edmiston of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Larry Johnston and spouse Oma Lea of North Wilkesboro, Joe Johnston of Wilkesboro, Mike Johnston and spouse Cheryl of Haymarket, Virginia; sister-in-law, Sherry Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and his canine companion, Blue.
Celebration of Life will be held will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Fairplains Baptist Church, 141 Fairplains Church Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Timothy Leon Johnston, age 68, of Hays, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone. He was born October 27, 1950 in Wilkes County to Carey and Mabel Fern Owens Johnston. Timothy was a member of Hinshaw Baptist Church and was All Conference in football at Wilkes Central High School. He was involved with the local Jaycees. Timothy enjoyed singing, golf and helping anyone in need. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth Johnston.
Surviving are his daughters, Deidra Dickens and spouse Eddie of Charlotte, Carey Barefoot and spouse Bryan of Huntersville, Meredith Hayes and spouse Mitchell Weot of Millers Creek; sister, Mary Ellen Edmiston of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Larry Johnston and spouse Oma Lea of North Wilkesboro, Joe Johnston of Wilkesboro, Mike Johnston and spouse Cheryl of Haymarket, Virginia; sister-in-law, Sherry Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and his canine companion, Blue.
Celebration of Life will be held will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Fairplains Baptist Church, 141 Fairplains Church Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Surviving are his daughters, Deidra Dickens and spouse Eddie of Charlotte, Carey Barefoot and spouse Bryan of Huntersville, Meredith Hayes and spouse Mitchell Weot of Millers Creek; sister, Mary Ellen Edmiston of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Larry Johnston and spouse Oma Lea of North Wilkesboro, Joe Johnston of Wilkesboro, Mike Johnston and spouse Cheryl of Haymarket, Virginia; sister-in-law, Sherry Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and his canine companion, Blue.
Celebration of Life will be held will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Fairplains Baptist Church, 141 Fairplains Church Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
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