OBITUARY
James Jim Melvin Johnston
March 8, 1947 – October 9, 2013
James M. Johnston “Jim”, age 66, of Mountain Brook passed away on October 9, 2013. Jim was born in Metropolis, IL and lived all of his adult life in Birmingham, AL. Jim served in the United State Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from O’Neal Steel. He is survived by his wife: Lee Ritchie Johnston; 2 daughters: Glendinning Johnston and Shannon Johnston Johnson; 3 grandchildren: Avery, Aislin, and Trevor James Johnson; 2 sisters: Flora Sullivan and Nellie Mae Holt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 14th from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood. A military graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:15 a.m. at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.
Services
- Graveside Service Tuesday, October 15, 2013
- Visitation Monday, October 14, 2013
REMEMBERING
James Jim Melvin Johnston
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RECEIVE UPDATESSherri Horton
October 17, 2013
Lee, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lindell & Mary Sullivan
October 15, 2013
Lee, Shannon, & Glendinning, we are so sorry for your loss. We loved Jim and will miss him. We're keeping you in our prayers. May God bless you all.
Tim & Kim Rhyne
October 15, 2013
Lee, so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa (Sullivan) Rankey
October 15, 2013
Shannon, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of your dad and will miss him. I pray for God to shower you, and the whole family, with peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Jane Wheatley-Grace
October 15, 2013
Lee...my prayers and thoughts are there with you and your family. I know this is a hard time for ya'll.
Harry Chambers Jr
October 15, 2013
Lee,
My prayers are for you and your family during your time of loss.
Lady Cox
October 14, 2013
Lee,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 14, 2013
Lee - So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Nancy Bernard
Julie White
October 14, 2013
Lee and Glendinning, just know that friends are thinking about you during this time. Your husband and dad was a great man and I hope you find peace in celebrating his life this week. God bless.
October 14, 2013
Dear Lee and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Johnston's passing. You are all in our prayers. He was a dear, kind gentleman and we loved him here at FMC Montclair; he will be missed.
On behalf of the staff and residents, please accept our deepest sympathy - may God be with you and may you find comfort at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jan Robertson - Social Worker
Laura Bryan
October 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. David and I are praying for you and your family.
Bruce Gamble
October 13, 2013
Lee -I am so sad to hear that Jim had passed away. Even though I had not had the pleasure of meeting him I know he was very caring to you and your daughter. Just know that he's in God's hand and has no more pain. You know I am here for you and can be called on if I can do ANYTHING for you and your family. Don't be a stranger. May God bless.
Fay Kalteux
October 12, 2013
Shannon and June ...just learned of Jim's death. We wish you peace and love.
Fay Kalteux and Alica Van Deusen
October 12, 2013
Lee and family, please know that David and I are thinking about you and praying that you will feel God's comfort and His peace.
Cristi & David Dixon
October 11, 2013
Lee and Glendinning -- I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My heart goes out to you both.
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