Obituary - Charles Edward Johnston
Charles Edward Johnston, longtime resident of Grainola, passed Wednesday,
July 31, 2013 in Stillwater, at the home of his daughter. He was 92 years of
age.
Charles was born September 16, 1920 in Grainola, the son of Charles
Jefferson Johnston and Awilda Cecil Bowhay Johnston. He was a 1939 graduate
of Grainola High School. He furthered his education at Oklahoma AM College
as an aeronautical engineer. He was married to Velva Colleen Sis Nix on
March 7, 1942 in Ponca City. He was employed 36 years with Conoco, retiring
at age 62. After retirement Charles and Velva built their home in Grainola
where thy farmed and ranched.
Charles was a longtime member of the Grainola Methodist Church. He was very
active with the town of Grainola, having served as mayor for 8 years,
retiring at age 90, and serving as fire chief for 3 years, retiring at age
91. He also looked over the towns finances. His enjoyments included watching
westerns, working with cattle and farming, fishing, hunting and tailgating
at Oklahoma State football games.
He is survived by his daughter, Helen Burns and husband Lester, of
Stillwater three brothers, Dick Johnston and wife June, Willard Johnston and
wife Nelda, and Marion Johnston eight grandchildren, Lori Davidson and
husband Kent, Stacie McConnell, Kay Thompson, Darrell Hawkins and wife
Michelle, Billy Sebrant and wife Tammy, Charles Sebrant, Kim Mayhall and
Thad Burns 26 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents his wife Velva one daughter,
Charlene Sebrant three brothers, Lee Johnston, Glenn Johnston and Cloise
Johnston two sisters, Evelyn Littau and Elsie Holmes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2013 at the
Shidler United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial
Park in Ponca City. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial
Chapel.
Casket bearers are Charles Sebrant, Chance Thompson, Darrell Hawkins, Bryan
Carleton, Bill Sebrant and Sean Carleton. Honorary casket bearers are Paul
Anson, Jack Anson, John Anson, Dee Johnston, Brian Johnston and Michael
Johnston.
Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life, co American Cancer
Society, 6525 N. Meridian, Suite 110, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116.