Henry O'Neil Johnston, Sr. - Fair Funeral Home

Henry O'Neil Johnston, Sr. January 18, 1930 - February 3, 2018

Born: Saturday Jan 18, 1930

Died: Saturday Feb 3, 2018

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Henry "O'Neil" Johnston, Sr., 88, of 102 Taft Street in Eden, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, February 8th, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by the US Army Honor Guard and the Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home.

O'Neil was born in Draper, NC on January 18, 1930 to the late Henry Washington Johnston and Katherine Fain Johnston. He was an employee of Fieldcrest Mills and later an owner of Rockingham Realty Company in Eden. O'Neil was a US Army Korean War veteran. In his retirement years, he enjoyed his daily walks with his friends as well as time spent with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bray Johnston of the home; son, Henry O'Neil "Johnny" Johnston, Jr. and Maynie; grandson, Henry O'Neil "Neil" Johnston, III and wife, Meredith; and great-grandson, Landry O'Neil Johnston; brothers, Derwood Johnston and Max Johnston; nieces, Susan Hundley and Julia Dollarhite; and nephews, Mitchell Johnston and David Johnston.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Judith Deane Johnston.

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O'Neil will be missed. He built two of my houses and I enjoyed working with him and his son. He was a fine Christian man that we all loved and respected. Prayers to the family.
Carolyn Hailey

Dear Johnny & family, I am so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. One of life's most difficult situations is saying good-bye to our parents. I pray that God will give each of you the strength, peace and understanding to get through the days ahead. Just know your journey with your precious father is not over, for you will meet with him in Heaven and to be separated never again...what a glorious day that will be!
Arlene Wade

Johnny - so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour

To the Johnston family bgwashburn

Pat and Johnny and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all of you and Sundays at Mam maws house. I moved away and haven't seen any of you in years but prease know you are all in my thoughts and prayers/
Kathy Somers-Loredo

Johnny, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Praying for you and your family.
Betty Howell

Dear Johnson family, I am so sorry to hear of Henrys' passing. I used to walk with him in the Mall. He was a nice contractor. You all will be in my prayers. May God bless & comfort you during & after this difficult time., Love in Christ, Harold & Nancy Raines.
Nancy Raines

I’m very sorry about the loss of your loved one. Remember the Bible’s promise at John 25:8. May Jehovah comfort you during this difficult time.
Yvonne Jenkins

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