Billy Gene Johnston, 85, of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence. Born March 21, 1937 in Muhlenberg County, the son of Lonnie Mendle Johnston and Ophelia Wells Hardison. He was a member of Greenville Church of Christ and was a UMWA coal miner and a farmer. He was a devoted and amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He called anyone he knew “Buddy”. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years Verna Faye Johnson Johnston, and two step-brothers Ronnie Hardison and Curtis Hardison.
Survivors include his daughters, Kim (Terry) Vincent of Greenville, and Karen Rice of Beechmont; grandchildren, Ashley Hilburn, Brooke Nokes, Chase Hilburn, Kaitlin (Hunter) Ray, Candace (Austin) Stewart; four great grandchildren, Madison, Abbie, Paisley, Parker; step-brother, Rev. Bobby (Violet) Hardison of Sebree.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev. Bobby Hardison officiating. Burial will follow in Cherry Grove Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be Friday, November 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, and from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral on Saturday, November 12.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net
