died in Largo Florida Jan, 7, 2013.
William was born and raised in Brooklyn
after graduating from college, he joined
the U.S. Air Force during WWII. After his duties in the
service, he and his wife, Doris moved
to Massapequa Long Island, NY. He became
a watch maker, jeweler and opened a jewelry store
in 1948 in Seaford Long Island, NY named, William
Johnston Jewelers. Later he moved to Pinellas County, FL,
semi-retired until opening Johnston Jewelers, in Seminole FL
in 1972, officially retiring at the age of 85. He is
survived by his sons, Douglas Johnston, Wayne Johnston and
daughter Sherry Johnston, grandson, Grant Johnston,
three great grandsons Blake, Gavin and Talen,
and Margaret Bennetts his longtime significant other for
over 16 years. A memorial Service will be held on Friday January
11, 2013 at 4:00pm at the Anona United Methodist Church
13233 Indian Rocks Rd Largo, FL. Donations in his
Memory may be made to Suncoast Hospice
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