Earl E. Johnston

Earl E. Johnston, 70, of Meadville, died Thursday, August 7, 1986, at Meadville Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Johnston was born in Hayfield Township, July 2, 1916, a son of Thurman and Pearl Inez Hofius Johnston.  He married Esther M. Boyd July 3, 1937.  She survives.

He retired from the former American Viscose Corp. as a mechanic in 1975 as after 28 years of service.  He was a member of First Christian Church.  He was a World War II veteran, having served in the US Army.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one daughter, Mrs. Anna Palmer of Meadville; four sons, Edward L. Johnston of Meadville, James E. Johnston of Miami, Walter L. Johnston of Meadville and Robert L. Johnston of Fort Benning, GA; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Ellen) Hickman of Meadville; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Patterson (Pat) Johnston.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Denny Cemetery.