of Haskell, AR
September 9, 1943 - July 5, 2013
Edgar E. Johnston, age 69, of Haskell passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on September 9, 1943 in Ogdensburg, NY to the late J. Edgar and Marjorie Stevenson Johnston. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jim Carlisle.
Ed had retired after working 33 years for Entergy. He also worked for H & R Block as a tax preparer. Ed grew up on a dairy farm, picked up the nickname ''Peanut'', and was a state wrestling champ at one time. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with an electrical engineering degree and was a communication specialist in the U.S. Air Force. Ed loved camping, Razorbacks football, country music and dancing, and spoiling his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue Johnston of Haskell; sons, Robert Joseph Johnston (Kay Lynn) of Whitehall, AR and Richard Johnston of Pine Bluff, AR; daughters, Dawn M. McNeice of Pine Bluff, Laurel E. Gunn (Zach) of Pangburn, AR, Tammy Akines (Arlin) of Star City, AR, and Becky Carlisle of Haskell, AR; sisters, Donna Sharland (Steve) of Ogdensburg, NY and Ellen Vigus (Richard) of Forest Hill, MD; niece, Lisa; nephew, Billy; grandchildren, Andy (Jane), Trina (Jeremy), Caitlin, Aaron, Maison, Adam and Noah; great grandchildren, Lina, Sara, and Taylor; great-great grandchildren, Zoey and Kiley, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon, July 7, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at his home, 402 Dodson Creek Road in Haskell officiated by Pastors Dennis Owens and Mike Brogen.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ed's honor to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207.
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15 Condolence(s)
Ladonna Sutton Moorehead
Monday, July 8, 2013
Love and prayers going up for all of you. Ed always welcomed me as a part of the family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Heather Brewer
Monday, July 8, 2013
Dawn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Louis Forst
Monday, July 8, 2013
Sorry to hear about your family's loss.
Tonya Wood Barrett
Saturday, July 6, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss of such a good man. Special condolences to dear friends from my childhood, Robert and Kay Lynn, Richard, and Lolly. I will always hold a special place in my heart for each of you and my prayers are with you and your family during this sad time in your lives. Much love, Tonya Wood Barrett
Rita & Michael
Saturday, July 6, 2013
It was an honor to know Ed and consider him a friend. Quite, compassionate, caring. We were blessed to have Ed in our lives. He will be missed!
Ronnie Kinley
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Linda Sue and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, Papaw.
We will miss him greatly but know that he is still with us each and every day. We love you all and wish you peace with all the wonderful memories that he left with each of you.
Ronnie and Alvern Kinley
Anita Burton White
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Ed was a wonderful friend of many years. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Norma walker
Saturday, July 6, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rheadene McNeice
Saturday, July 6, 2013
So Sorry for your loss and if there is anything we can do Please let me know
Ashley Castleberry
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Dawn- I am praying for you and your family. Love, Ashley
Judy Akines, Brown
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Dear Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Ed. I pray that God will bless each of you all and help you through this very difficult time. He was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed.
Love to All of You
Judy Akines, Brown
Floyd&Virginia Bates
Friday, July 5, 2013
We will miss him, but see him one day again...
S. Elaine
Friday, July 5, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Edgar. In times of loss and moments of sadness our memories are the beautiful gifts that bless us with healing and fill us with peace. Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to heal your heart. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort YOUR hearts and make YOU firm in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17; May your cherished memories and the resurrection promise bring your peace. John 5:21, 28, 29; Matthew 5:5. My deepest condolences.
Adam Bobb
Friday, July 5, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Really enjoyed working with your dad at the SOC.
May the good memories you have help you throught this time of loss.
Mandi Chapin
Friday, July 5, 2013
So sorry for your loss at this time, Dawn (and the rest of your family). Please know you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.