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Richard Morgan “Dick” Johnston

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Birth	:	10 Sep 1930 Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 2018 Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Lawnwood Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6206017, -79.9649963
Description	:	Richard Morgan Johnston, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on March 13, 2018, at Sundale Nursing Home. Richard was born in Beckley, WV, on September 10, 1930, one of twelve children of the late William Andrew Johnston and Eva (Davis) Johnston. The family moved to Princeton, West Virginia when he was one year old. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1950 and joined the United States Navy at the start of the Korean War. He was stationed at San Diego, California, and served aboard the U.S. Piedmont. After his honorable discharge in 1954, he came to Morgantown... Read More	Richard Morgan Johnston, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on March 13, 2018, at Sundale Nursing Home. Richard was born in Beckley, WV, on September 10, 1930, one of twelve children of the late William Andrew Johnston and Eva (Davis) Johnston. The family moved to Princeton, West Virginia when he was one year old. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1950 and joined the United States Navy at the start of the Korean War. He was stationed at San Diego, California, and served aboard the U.S. Piedmont. After his honorable discharge in 1954, he came to Morgantown to attend WVU. One of his favorite hobbies was photography. He was always seen with at least two cameras. While at WVU, he was the photographer for the Mountainlair. He took many pictures on the sidelines during the football seasons. He was a Methodist by faith and a member of Joseph Summers Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He met his future wife, Patricia Cooper, in 1956 at WVU and they were married in 1959. In 1959, he also began working for the Federal Aviation Agency as an Electronics Specialist. He worked for the FAA for 31 years. In later years, he loved riding trains throughout the United States, even in Hawaii and Alaska. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; his son and wife; his daughter and husband; six grandchildren: and six siblings. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by siblings, Ralph Johnston, Kenneth Johnston, Billie Stump, Carol Dalton, and Van Johnston. Family and friends will be received on Friday, March 16th at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, from 7-9 p.m., and again Saturday, March 17th at Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 Van Voorhis Road, from 3 p.m. until the service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Tim Halloran officiating. In accordance with his wishes, cremation services will follow and he will be inurned in Lawnwood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations in Richard's memory to Amedysis Hospice, 3596 Collins Ferry Rd. Suite 250, Morgantown, WV, 26505.

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Richard Morgan “Dick” Johnston's memorial is located at: Lawnwood Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia County, USA.
When did Richard Morgan “Dick” Johnston death?
Richard Morgan “Dick” Johnston death on 13 Mar 2018 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 39.6206017
Longitude: -79.9649963

Family Members:

Parent

William Andrew Johnston

(1894 - 1975)

Eva Jane Davis Johnston

(1899 - 1986)

Siblings

Ralph Davis Johnston

(1920 - 1966)

Billie Marie Johnston Stump

(1923 - 1997)

Andrew V. Johnston

(1925 - 2015)

Kenneth Wayne Johnston

(1927 - 1963)

Lila Joyce Johnston Carre

(1928 - 2019)

Ruby Carol Johnston Dalton

(1938 - 2010)

Barbara Jean Johnston Alderman

(1940 - 2021)

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Coordinate: 39.6206017, -79.9649963

2. Oak Grove Cemetery
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3. East Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6093920, -80.0036160

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13. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5788994, -79.9507980

14. Monongalia County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6664009, -79.9408035

15. Laurel Point United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6187900, -80.0296080

16. Stafford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6575000, -79.9155560

17. Mellon Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6018550, -79.8943550

18. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5731010, -79.9186020

19. Dents Run Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6311111, -80.0411072

20. Mount Union Cemetery
Morgantown, Monongalia County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6693001, -79.9194031

21. Summers Cemetery
Morgantown, Monongalia County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5807991, -79.9021988

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Morgantown, Monongalia County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6352997, -79.8858032

23. Crichfield Cemetery
Monongalia County, USA
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24. Brand Cemetery
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