Carl Thomas Johnston, 86, of Campbell, passed away on April 4, 2016 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Dr. James Ralson and Mr. Ladoice Hervey officiating. Services are under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Carl was born on February 14, 1930 in Ben Franklin, Texas to Archie and Bessie Fitzgerald Johnston. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Carl married Peggy Wallace on June 14, 1980 in Greenville. He worked as an engineer with ARCO oil and gas until his retirement. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Carl is survived by his wife, Peggy Wallace Johnston of Campbell; son, Scott Johnston of Commerce; daughters, Carla Seward and husband, Larry of Greenville, Kim Johnston of Garland; step-sons, Danny Ayers and wife, Cecelia of Caddo Mills, Eddie Ayers and wife, Pam of Greenville, Barry Ayers and wife, Cindy of Rowlett; sisters, Georgia Foster of Dallas, Ruth Bowen of Honey Grove, Joann Fogarty of Dallas; grandchildren, Amanda Jennings, Mark Jennings, Jr., John Ayers, Natasha Ayers, Jessica Phelps, Amy Ayers, Armin Ayers, Aubry Ayers, Jeremy B. Glenn, Jesse Ayers, Shanda Ayers, Justin Ayers, James Hornsby, Sheila Hornsby; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Col. Marvin Johnston, Wayne Johnston; and sisters, Nora Birmingham and Johnnie Roberson.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jesse Ayers, John Ayers, Justin Ayers, Armin Ayers, Mark Jennings, Sr. and Mark Jennings, Jr.. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the men’s Sunday School Class at Shady Grove Baptist Church.