Wayne Corkey Francis Johnston

Born May 21, 1945 in Shawnee OK, Corkey (Wayne Francis) Johnston passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2016. We will miss him dearly, but rejoice in the time we had with him.

Corkey moved to Santa Maria in 1959. He was a driver for Coca Cola for approximately 14 years winning numerous awards as an outstanding driver and salesperson. Corkey was a man of great passion and kindness, his word was always his bond.

Corkey considered himself a lucky man to find Love twice, first with Kathy Bailey Johnston; with whom they had two beautiful daughters and then with Melody Denney Johnston and three amazing children.

He was a great dad to all five of his children. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jill Fakoury. Corkey will be greatly missed by his wife Melody, daughters Kellie and Kami, sons Joshua and Jerame, daughters-in-law Dorsey and Lyssa, sons-in law Dennis and David, grandchildren Peter, Noah, Hailey, James, Sophie Anne, Nick, Casey and Bud and many nieces and nephews.

Corkey’s favorite job was at the Paso Robles Golf Course, where he was the head starter. He called it the perfect place to work; watched the sunrise over the course, the wild life wake up and put up the American flag each day saying a prayer each time. He was a scratch golfer and won many championships at the course. He also helped coach PRHS boy’s golf team and was instrumental in bringing the first “tee” program to PRGC.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sat Feb 11th @ 1:00 Heritage Ranch Recreation Barn ~ Nacimiento Lake, Paso Robles RSVP's are appreciated (805) 227-4118 or [email protected] Arrangements under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home, Paso Robles, CA.