Joseph P. Johnston, 70, July 28, 2019, longtime resident of Chicago’s South side-Canaryville neighborhood, dearly beloved husband of the late Connie Jennings Johnston; loving son of the late Thomas and Gertrude Doll Johnston; devoted father of Joseph Johnston, Jr., Coleen Johnston (Dexter Golden), Donna Johnston (Michael Zaner), Barbara Johnston (deceased), Robert Johnston (Dorothy Green), Crystal Denison (David Denison), Alan Johnston, Tina Johnston (Brett Swan), Johnny Johnston (Alyssa Taylor), Mark Johnston (Shannon Hoynes), Annie Johnston (Sean Clark), Kansas Johnston, April Johnston (David Johnson) and Justin (Danielle) Johnston; fond grandfather of 46; dear brother of Thomas (late Charlene) Johnston and Virginia Schuerr.
Proud Veteran of Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Army.
Services at McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL, 4635 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Friday, August 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial Service and Military Honors at 7 p.m. Cremation has taken place.
Please visit JOSEPH JOHNSTON BOOK OF MEMORIES to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/funeralmc. For information call 773-268-0703.