William Johnston

died in Largo Florida Jan, 7, 2013.

William was born and raised in Brooklyn

after graduating from college, he joined

the U.S. Air Force during WWII. After his duties in the

service, he and his wife, Doris moved

to Massapequa Long Island, NY. He became

a watch maker, jeweler and opened a jewelry store

in 1948 in Seaford Long Island, NY named, William

Johnston Jewelers. Later he moved to Pinellas County, FL,

semi-retired until opening Johnston Jewelers, in Seminole FL

in 1972, officially retiring at the age of 85. He is

survived by his sons, Douglas Johnston, Wayne Johnston and

daughter Sherry Johnston, grandson, Grant Johnston,

three great grandsons Blake, Gavin and Talen,

and Margaret Bennetts his longtime significant other for

over 16 years. A memorial Service will be held on Friday January

11, 2013 at 4:00pm at the Anona United Methodist Church

13233 Indian Rocks Rd Largo, FL. Donations in his

Memory may be made to Suncoast Hospice

www.mossfeasterlargo.com