Obituaries

October 10, 1944 to February 4, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Harold D. Johnston Sr., 77, of Star City passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 4, at his home.

Born on Oct. 10, 1944 in Ora, he was the son of the late Donald and Nancy Crabb Johnston.

Harold Johnston Sr.

Survivors include his sons Jeff (Chris) Johnston of Portage and Douglas (Marcia) Johnston of Graham, N. C.; grandchildren Benjamin Johnston, Sarah Steffaniak, Hannah Zbinden, Avery Johnston and Zoe Johnston; and great-grandchildren Micah, Samson, Gabriel, Noelle and Ezra. He is also survived by brothers and sisters Larry Johnston of Texas, Dennis (Ann) Johnston of Kokomo, Terry (Linda) Johnston of Culver, James (Sandy) Johnston of Winamac, Janet (Tim) Harshman of Logansport, Linda Dodson of Rochester, Wanda Miller of Macy and Wilma (Rick) Cole of Plymouth.

He was also preceded in death by his son Harold D. Johnston Jr., brother Garry Johnston, sister Sandra Gibbons and aunt Bonnie Farrer.

Mr. Johnston retired from Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna.  He also formerly worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport and had also farmed. He was a member of Baptist Christian Church in Royal Center.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday, Feb. 12, at Rans Funeral Homes, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Saturday, at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in  Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Christian Church, 313 S. Chicago St., Royal Center, Indiana 46978.

Mr. Johnston’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.