Mike B. Johnston

Mike B. Johnston, loving husband, Dad, Poppy, brother, uncle and friend entered Heaven’s glory on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the age of 67.  Mike was born in Clovis, New Mexico on March 6, 1943.  He was the youngest of six children.  He grew up in Lubbock and attended Lubbock High School and immediately entered into the US Army.  After many years of service with Carswell  Airforce Base, Tupperware, Home Team Apartment Locators and Lowe’s of Carrollton, Mike had recently retired to Brock, Texas.   As a husband, he was a best friend, as a father, he was our rock, as a proud grandfather, he was a constant smile, big hug and comforting word.  Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Donnie Johnston of Brock and Corinth;  two daughters, Michelle Johnston Pittard and husband Mark of Corinth, and Christy Johnston Corr and  husband Brian of Allen;  five grandchildren, Michael, Mavrick and Major Pittard and Isabella and Cooper Corr;  three siblings, brother Sam Johnston of Lampasas,  sister Nancy Shelly of Hobbs, New Mexico, and brother Dan Johnston of Lubbock, and a multitude of family and friends.   He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert Scott Johnston and Annie Ailene Johnston; his brother, Robert Scott Johnston, Jr.; his sister Mary Will Rector; and his son, Michael Dale Johnston.  The family will receive visitors at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, June 10th . Funeral service to be held on Friday, June 11th at 10 am at Northside Baptist Church,   910 North Main Street in Weatherford.  Burial services at Brock Cemetery immediately following.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association or Brock Baptist Church Building Fund.