Edward Hayse Johnston
June 11, 1917 — October 10, 1999
Wagram, NC
Mr. Edward Hayse Johnston, 82, of 16221 Lake Shore Dr., Deercroft died Sunday, October 10, at his home.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Spring Hill Cemetery officiated by the Revs. Jim Johns and Harry Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Gibson Johnston; a son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Penny Johnston of Laurinburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Bill McIllwain of Wagram; a sister, Doris Lineberger of Lincolnton; a sister-in-law, Doris Johnston of Wagram; 5 grandchildren.
Born June 11, 1917 in Richmond, VA, he was a son of the late John Harry and Ethel Spurrier Johnston. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Johnston was a retired cotton broker and was the co-owner and operator of Farmers Bonded Warehouses, Johnston Brothers, Inc., and Deercroft, Inc. He was a former mayor, council member, and volunteer fireman for Wagram.
Memorials may be made to Montpelier Presbyterian Church, PO Box 407, Wagram, NC 28396 or Childrensa