Remington Johnston

On Thursday March 5th, 2020, Remington “Rem Johnny” Johnston, Sr. passed away at the age of 90 in his home. Memorial services will be conducted at 11AM Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Williams Catholic Church with Monsignor John Kenneally officiating.

Rem was born July 17th, 1929 in Washington, DC to Helene Remington of Chestertown, NY and Colonel James Franklin Johnston, MD of Selma, Alabama. After graduating from Georgia Tech, Rem was commissioned by the US Army to Schweinfurt, Germany as a Second Lieutenant in the 16th Infantry Regiment, L Company. This is where he met and married his late wife of 55 years, Catherine “Kay” Lower of Rochester, NY.

Rem was an industrial engineer for 40 years and upon retirement he moved to St Simons Island, GA. He was an avid golfer, and active in the community. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and dedicated member of Rotary. He especially enjoyed his meetings of the “Romeos” (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and “Beer is Here”. He was also active in his church community of St Williams Catholic Church.

Rem is survived by his beloved wife Maria Johnston from St Simons Island GA, three children, Marihelene (Hal) Byer of Carisbad, CA, Joanne (Edward) Stokes, of Cornelius, NC, and Remington Johnston Jr., of Cornelius, NC, two step-children, Chris Vogt (Lisa) and Kathy (Omar) Osta, nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.

Rem was a devoted husband, loving father, a wonderful sibling and a true lover of dogs especially Bella. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com