Born December 8, 1931, in Charlotte, NC, Sid was a son of the late Victor William and Margaret Mulwee Johnston. He graduated from Tech High School in 1950. Sid served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from the Army Reserves after 24 years of service. He also retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jeanette Stutts Johnston; sons, Russell Martin and wife, Meredeth, and Matthew Walter and wife, Krista; two grandsons and two granddaughters.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, at Sharon Memorial Park, with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cole Memorial United Methodist Church, 2022 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262, or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611. Please note that the donation is in memory of Sid Johnston.
Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, North Carolina.