Gerald Eugene Johnston

Gerald Eugene Johnston, age 88, of Flagler Beach, Florida passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Dixon, Illinois to the late, Elmore and Ruby Johnston. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Gerald was predeceased by his loving wife, Vera Johnston; son, Richard Johnston; brother, Richard (Rogene) Johnston; and sister, Pat McCarren. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Julie (Mark) Young, Patricia (Randy) Hinton and Cindy Kalus; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Friday May 3, 2024 at Long Branch Baptist Church, 5500 Long Branch Road, Jacksonville, FL with visitation held 1 hour prior to service at the church. Burial will follow at Long Branch cemetery next to his wife, Vera.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Harbor Baptist Church, 128 Tomoka Avenue, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.