Charles Johnston Obituary, Cookeville, Tennessee Resident Has Died

Charles Johnston Obituary, Death Charles Bryan Johnston, a beloved member of the Cookeville, Tennessee community, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on February 2, 1937, in Greeneville, Tennessee, Charles was the youngest of eleven children of Joseph Sanford and Maggie Ozell Johnston. Charless upbringing on a small dairy

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Charles Johnston Obituary, Death – Charles Bryan Johnston, a beloved member of the Cookeville, Tennessee community, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on February 2, 1937, in Greeneville, Tennessee, Charles was the youngest of eleven children of Joseph Sanford and Maggie Ozell Johnston. Charles’s upbringing on a small dairy farm instilled in him the values of hard work, determination, and strong character. After graduating from Greene County High School, he enlisted in the Army, serving proudly in England and Germany.

Following his military service, Charles, on a fateful Friday night in Greeneville, met Barbara Shelton Johnston, the love of his life. Their journey led them to purchase Cookeville Plating Company in 1972, a venture that thrived through three generations due to their hard work and dedication. A respected and fair boss, Charles cherished his work family, gaining the respect of all who worked with him. Actively involved in the Cookeville Chamber of Commerce in the 1980s, he played a vital role in the town’s growth.

Charles and Barbara shared a love for TTU Basketball, Golf, their community, and various hobbies, epitomizing a fun-loving and generous couple. Charles’s commitment to his church, from Cedar Hill Presbyterian in his youth to First Presbyterian in Cookeville, was unwavering. A dedicated member, he served as Deacon, Elder, and actively participated in church activities. In 2015, he married Jo Ann Johnston, his second love, and remained devoted until his passing.

Survived by his wife Jo Ann Johnston, children Kim Williams and Bryan Johnston, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and a host of relatives and friends, Charles leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and community service. Preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara, and several family members, Charles will be remembered in a Celebration of Life on January 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, with Rev. Christian Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the service, offering an opportunity for friends and loved ones to pay their respects. Charles Bryan Johnston’s memory will endure through the lives he touched and the community he helped shape.

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