Our beloved father, Bill, passed away Sept 15 in Fairhope, Alabama. Proceeded in death by his parents Catherine and John Johnston, and wife of 58 years Mary Lou Johnston and his great grandson Carrington Cash Wren.
Bill was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended Kemper Military School. After moving to Texas, he joined the Jess L. Musgrave Company in 1957 and spent over 50 years in the furniture industry, where he retired as owner and president.
Bill was a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan and he loved golf. His other hobbies included boating, fishing, hunting and flying his airplane. He enjoyed cruising and traveled extensively throughout Europe and other countries.
He loved to spend time with his grandchildren in Florida, and to be with his family in South Padre Island.
Bill spent the last 11 years with his wife Connie in Fairhope, where he attended St James Episcopal Church and was very active in the community.
He is survived by his wife Connie Johnston; his daughter, Susan Fain and husband Nick; grandchildren, Travis Fain, Holly Bothe and husband Darren. His son Mike Johnston, grandchildren Anna, Emily, Katelyn, Madelyn, and Alec Johnston. Great grandchildren, Farrah Wren and Brooklyn Bothe.
Bill’s devotion and love for his grandchildren and family will be dearly missed.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., Friday, September 25th, 2020, at Sparkman /Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas, Texas, in the Northwest Highway Chapel. The funeral service will also be in the Sparkman/Hillcrest Chapel at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 26th, 2020. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please donate generously to the American Cancer Society.
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