John C. Johnston, age 84, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at Cascade Senior Care Center in Jackson, MI.
Born on January 28, 1940, in Garden City, MI, he was the son of Clarence and Carol (Shipman) Johnston. John grew up in Garden City and later settled in Gregory, MI, where he lived for 60 years. He lived in Texas for 24 years and moved back to Stockbridge a year ago. On February 17, 1962, he married Marcia May (Gillmore) in Pinckney, MI, and together they celebrated more than 62 years of marriage.
John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He worked for many years at Dana Corporation in Chelsea, retiring in 1995. A man of the outdoors, John found joy in hunting, camping, and running a lawn service. He especially liked John Deere tractors. A skilled craftsman, he even built his own family home.
John’s family was his pride and joy. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marcia; his son, John (Dawn) Johnston of Texas; and three grandchildren, Zachary (Karen), Devin, and Deztiny. He is also survived by his brothers, Everett (Erma) Johnston of Arizona and David (Grace) Johnston of Gregory; and sisters-in-law: Sandy Johnston and Mary Johnston, both of Gregory, and Diane (Dan) Noble of Stockbridge; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, and seven siblings: Donald Johnston, Robert Johnston, Murlin Johnston, Mary Vonlinsowe, Richard Johnston, Katherine Oppenheim, and Dennis Johnston.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI.
A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA).
