of Lexa, AR
November 17, 1946 - November 4, 2018
Phillip S. Johnston, age 71, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home. Mr. Johnston was born November 17, 1946 in Hernando County, Florida to the late Johnnie and Lorena Johnston. For most of his working life, Mr. Johnston was a welder and did maintenance work for BPS.
He is survived by two daughters, Phillis Nunemaker (Danny) of Newark and Molly Johnston of Lexa; granddaughter, Janee James; great-grandson, Eli James; three brothers, James Johnston, Sr. (Earnestine) of Batesville, Johnny Johnston (Georgia) of Lexa and Dencil Johnston, Sr. (Elizabeth) of Melbourne; sister-in-law, GenniBuie (Ricky) of Marvell; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jane Johnston; two sons, Michael Stephen Johnston and Johnnie William Johnston; and one brother, Larry Johnston.
A funeral service for Phillip Johnston will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of the Delta.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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6 Condolence(s)
Todd Phipps
Thursday, November 8, 2018
I would like to extend my condolences and prayers for all of Phil's family and friends, alike.
He was considered family next door to my dad, Jay Cheek and mother, Jodie Cheek, as well as all of our family that knew this good man for so many years.
I am honored to have known him and he will be greatly missed, by many. God bless and many prayers. Todd Phipps
Bette estes
Thursday, November 8, 2018
So sorry molly u are in my prayers.
Barbara Stambaugh
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Dearest Molly and Genni and the rest of Phillip's family,
My prayers and my heart go out to all of you at this most difficult time. Molly I will continue to pray for you sweetheart and ask the Lord to take care of you as you continue your sweet life. Know that you are a very special young lady and your Sweet Mama and Daddy loved you so much. My prayer is for you to have peace in your heart and comfort in your heart and that the Lord Blesses you with love,comfort, and understanding in the coming days. weeks and months.Love and prayers Barbara
Christine Johnston Lynchard
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Sorry for your lost. Uncle Phillip was a good man Love and will miss him.
Larry Cook
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Phillis, & The Johnston family, I am so sorry for your loss and just want you to know that you are all in my prayers, and I pray that God will comfort you with the fond memories that you hold so dear to you heart of your loved one! God bless you all.
Friend
Larry
Jackie Sanders
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Dear Johnston Family,
My sympathies to you all. I’m sure Phillip is bringing Jane up to speed on everything. We had a nice visit the other day in the Assessors office. I am so sorry for your loss and the community’s loss.