Mr. Jerry Johnston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Jerry Edwards Johnston, age 82, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on June 5, 2022. Jerry was born on April 15, 1940, in Randolph County, Alabama to the late Orion John and Pearlie Edwards Johnston. He was retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Company where he worked as a debit agent. Jerry was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed crappie fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends. Also, Jerry was known for his honesty, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and being there to help others in times of need. He fought his illness with strength and courage, while leaning on his faith. Jerry was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Newell, Alabama and attended Mountain View Baptist Church in Bowdon, Georgia for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helon Robinson Johnston; his brothers, John Johnston and Bobby Johnston; his sisters, Mickey Bateman, Dess Russell, Jo Ann Toole, and Mary Terrell; and his stepson, Ken Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kathy Turner Johnston; his sons, Ricky Johnston of Arlington, TX and Jerome (Jennifer) Johnston of Carrollton, GA; his siblings, Ray (Joan) Johnston of Arlington, TX and Janice Kemp of Gretna, LA; his grandchildren, Julianna Johnston and Jake Johnston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home in Bowdon, Georgia. Rev. Corky Addison and Rev. Windle Patterson will officiate. Pallbearers will be Greg Johnston, Mark Johnston, Tracy Terrell, Chad Terrell, Shannon Robinson, and Chuck Robinson. Jerry’s former co-workers at Liberty National will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will be held at Mountain View Baptist Cemetery. Prior to the services on Wednesday, the family will receive friends at Rainwater Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge (1104 Ireland Way, Birmingham, AL 35205) in Birmingham, Alabama. Online donations can be made by visiting www.cancer.org and using the search feature to find information specific to Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge.

Mr. Jerry Johnston

April 15, 1940 - June 5, 2022

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