Derek Lance Johnston passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 43. Born November 3, 1982, in Thomaston, Georgia, Derek lived in Milledgeville, Georgia. A Celebration of His Life will be held at Snow's Funerals & Cremations at Macon Memorial Park, 3969 Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia 31204, on May 5, 2026, at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Inurnment & Final Resting Place will take place at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2617 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Josh Queen and Shane Gottwals will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Derek was a United States Marine veteran, having served in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004-2005.
Derek is survived by his father, Daniel "Danny" Johnston; 2 sisters, Dana Tingler (Jason) and Diana Renfroe (Branden); several nieces and nephews and great-nieces. Derek was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Louise Myrick.
Snow's @ Macon Memorial Park has charge of arrangements.
