Memorial service for James “Jim” Robert Johnstone, 82, will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 29,2020 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel Irmo, is assisting the family.
Mr. Johnstone, widower of Dellene Deloach Johnstone, passed away Tuesday, February 25. Born in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late pro golfer Walter P. Johnstone and Esther McCandless. He is predeceased by his sisters Winnie Dumbaugh and Ruthie Conklin.
Following a lengthy career with National Icee, Jim retired as Vice President of Marketing. After his wife passed away he worked part time at Regal Cinemas Columbiana Grande. Jim was a proud US Air Force veteran having served in Savannah, GA, where he met his wife of 48 years.
He is predeceased by his son Walter Johnstone (Dawn). Surviving are his son Jay Johnstone; daughter Julie Stephens (Geoff); grandchildren Andrew Johnstone, Patrick Johnstone (Caitlyn), Rachel Stephens and Savannah Stephens.
The family would like to thank all of the workers at National Healthcare in Lexington and Abbey Road Hospice.
The family requests memorials be made to Riverland Hills Baptist Church 201 Lake Murray Blvd Irmo SC 29063.
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