David B. Johnston

David Bonner Johnston, age 85 of Trussville passed away on October 7, 2024 at his home after a short illness. He was born in Woodville, AL on March 10, 1939 to Charles L. Johnston and Mary Bonner Johnston.

David was a devoted husband and father, as well as a member of First Methodist Church Trussville. David enjoyed singing in many church choirs and was a member of the Warbler’s Club in Birmingham for many years.

He joined the Alabama National Guard and later transferred into the Army where he served as a Turkish Interpreter until 1967. He was a graduate of UAB. He worked for the city of Birmingham for 30 years and retired as a City Planner.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia Nabors Johnston and daughter Bonnie Sanders (Steve); he also leaves behind two brothers, Samuel W. Johnston (Ellen) and Terry C. Johnston, of Birmingham; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Harris (Richard), Elizabeth “Libba” Ellison (Daryl) and Judith Sharp (David) and their families.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. with friends and family gathering an hour prior. Burial will follow the service at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL at 2:00 p.m.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please send any donations in his name to First Methodist Church Trussville 120 Chalkville Rd. Trussville, AL 35173. Dr. Stephen Strange will be presiding over the services.