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Harold Ross “Bud” Johnston

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Birth	:	8 Feb 1920 Yell County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 2018 Roland, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.2200012, -93.1710968
Plot	:	Map 3, Block 40, Lot 5, Space 6
Description	:	World War II Veteran Harold “Bud” Ross Johnston 98, passed away peacefully in his home in Roland, Arkansas on April 7, 2018. He was born in 1920 in Yell County, Arkansas to Harold Banks Johnston and Sybil Clarice (Ross) Johnston. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Sallie (Keeling) Johnston, his son, John H. Johnston, sisters, Mary George, Rena Foster, Jane Klober and Nina Stewart, as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law. He is survived by his daughter, Judy (Bruce) Thompson, daughter-in-law, Mary Johnston, granddaughters, Nikki (Patrick) McDonald, Kristen (Zach) Meador and Laura (Zac) Murtha, brother-in-law,... Read More	World War II Veteran Harold “Bud” Ross Johnston 98, passed away peacefully in his home in Roland, Arkansas on April 7, 2018. He was born in 1920 in Yell County, Arkansas to Harold Banks Johnston and Sybil Clarice (Ross) Johnston. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Sallie (Keeling) Johnston, his son, John H. Johnston, sisters, Mary George, Rena Foster, Jane Klober and Nina Stewart, as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law. He is survived by his daughter, Judy (Bruce) Thompson, daughter-in-law, Mary Johnston, granddaughters, Nikki (Patrick) McDonald, Kristen (Zach) Meador and Laura (Zac) Murtha, brother-in-law, Eugene “Boog” (Ann) Keeling, as well as many nieces and nephews and great grandchildren, Olivia, Cameron, Natalie, Wyatt, Jayden, Owen, Marley, Hallie and Hannah. After graduating from Dardanelle High School and prior to his entering the National Guard, he worked as a carpenter. His National Guard Unit was activated in 1940. After basic training, he was sent to the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to serve more than two years in the 153rd Infantry Regiment. He then went to Ft. Benning, GA for parachute school with the 502nd Parachute Regiment. Upon joining the 17th Airborne Division, his theaters of service in Europe included France, Holland, Belgium, Austria and Germany. Upon returning from WWII, Bud was employed by the USA Fire Department stationed at Adams Field in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Little Rock Fire Department merged with the USA Fire Department and he served there for 31 years, retiring in 1976 as a Captain, serving many years at station 12 on Cantrell Road. Being an avid deer and turkey hunter, Bud was a lifetime member of the Po-Boy No. 2 Hunting Club and kept himself busy with gardening, yard work and grandchildren in his retirement years. He was a longtime member of the Baptist Faith and active in the community of Natural Steps. Bud enjoyed excellent health until until his early 90’s, but was able to remain at home thanks to his devoted children, grandchildren and close friends. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the Bonner Family, Jo Raney, The Pharmacy at Wellington, VA Home Based Primary Care and their staff – Dr. Adolf, Donna, Kent, Megan, Phillis, Debra, Chip, Joy, Megan, Arkansas Hospice and their staff - Dr. DeVan, David, Tina, Shanekia, Karen, Deborah, Carly, Ashley, Luther, Laura and caregivers, Michelle, Natasha, LaShawna and Carman. Graveside services will be held at 2:00P.M., Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Military Honors, the Little Rock Fire Department Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

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Harold Ross “Bud” Johnston's memorial is located at: Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell County, USA.
When did Harold Ross “Bud” Johnston death?
Harold Ross “Bud” Johnston death on 7 Apr 2018 in Roland, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
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Latitude: 35.2200012
Longitude: -93.1710968

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Banks “Hal” Johnston

(1889 - 1985)

Sibyl Clarice Ross Johnston

(1886 - 1973)

Spouse

Sallie Sue Keeling Johnston

(1926 - 2017)

Siblings

Mary J. Johnston George

(1913 - 2014)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Dardanelle, Yell County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2200012, -93.1710968

2. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2268982, -93.1761017

3. Old Brearley Cemetery
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4. Norristown Cemetery
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5. Callan Cemetery
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6. Howell Cemetery
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7. Washburn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2503014, -93.1577988

8. Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2518997, -93.1622009

9. Hudson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2196999, -93.2133026

10. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1957400, -93.2100000

11. Nunley Cemetery
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12. Mount Zion Cemetery
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13. Shinn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2491989, -93.1213989

14. Banks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1800003, -93.2089005

15. New Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1750000, -93.2010000

16. Reed Cemetery
Russellville, Pope County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2686005, -93.1477966

17. Rest Haven Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 35.2538986, -93.1219025

18. Rankin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2569008, -93.1213989

19. Moore Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1608009, -93.1731033

20. Delphia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2793999, -93.1641998

21. Oakland Cemetery
Russellville, Pope County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2700005, -93.1307983

22. Bethel Cemetery
Pope County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2486000, -93.1050034

23. Lyons Cemetery
Yell County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1836014, -93.2313995

24. Mount Zion Cemetery
Pope County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2155991, -93.0864029