William was born on October 15, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, to parents, William Preston and Gladys (Krebs) Johnston. He graduated from Olney High School in 1945. William went on to establish a career as a Mechanical Engineer, working for the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, PA, for over 32 years and Computer Science Corporation for 10 years.
William was a member of the Tacony Masonic Lodge. He was active in coaching and volunteering in the Southampton Sports Club and enjoyed spending time with his family at the Richboro Swim Club.
He enjoyed playing golf and participating in various sports activities, playing cards, especially Blackjack, the beach, watching sports, game shows and cowboy movies, conquering crossword puzzles, and most importantly spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
William was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 69 years, Ruth Johnston (Yuengling).
William is survived by his three children, Kathleen McAnelly, Ruth Kurtz (husband Earl L. Kurtz) William E. Johnston (wife Judith L. (Ordway); grandchildren: Ryan McAnelly (wife, Brianne), Eric McAnelly (wife, Emily), Kelsy McCeney (husband, Andrew McCeney) grandchildren: Kimberly Kurtz, Megan Hoose,
Jillian D. Johnston, Gregory W. Johnston and great grandchildren: Rylan McAnelly, Caelyn McAnelly, Vivian McAnelly, Cora McAnelly, Huffman McAnelly, Emma McCeney, Jackson Alumbaugh, Grace Alumbaugh, Wyatt Hoose, Presley Hoose and Sunny Ophelia Johnston
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in his memory on behalf of his wife Ruth, to: Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley, 399 Market Street, Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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