Mr David Edward Johnston
December 14, 1960 - June 7, 2022
David E. Johnston Carthage, MS David Edward Johnston, age 61, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UMMC surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Homer, LA on December 14, 1960. He graduated from Leake academy with the class of 1978 and was a member of the Leake Academy Band. David achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts of America. He was a self-employed master carpenter, specializing in ceramic tile setting. David was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Dozier Johnston. He is survived by his father, Meredith Colon Johnston and step-mother, Brenda, of Clinton, MS; sisters, Sharon (Mike) Brooks of Freeny, MS, Tammy King of Clinton, MS, Kristi (Mitchell) Sullivan of Brandon, MS; nephews, Michael (Cherie) Brooks of Madison, MS, Jonathan Brooks, Freeny, MS, Hayden King, Clinton, MS, Joshua Sullivan, Brandon, MS; niece, Jordan Sullivan, Brandon, MS; great-nephews, Hugh Brooks and Camp Brooks; great-nieces, Paisley Brooks, Charli White, and Grayson White. Pallbearers are his nephews, Michael Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Hayden King, and Joshua Sullivan. Visitation is 10:00 am on Friday at Wilcox Funeral Home with services following at 11:00 am in the Wilcox Chapel with Rev. Anthony Morales and Bro. Jim Matheny officiating. Interment is in the Freeny Cemetery with Wilcox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
David E. Johnston Carthage, MS David Edward Johnston, age 61, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UMMC surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Homer, LA on December 14, 1960. He graduated from Leake... View Obituary & Service Information