TOM JOHNSTON, Obituary, 26 Feb 2001, Madison County, GA

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Story last updated at 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2001

Tom Johnston 
Comer 

Thomas John Johnston, 47, died February 26, 2001.

A native of Albany, GA, he was a son of George Johnston of Tempe, AZ 
and the late Willamina Brown Johnston.

Tom has had a long history of serving his neighbors, community and 
country. At age 16, he began his service as a volunteer firefighter in 
Bellevue, NE. His law enforcement career began as a dispatcher for the 
Sarpy County Sheriff's Department in Nebraska where he became a Deputy 
Sheriff at age 21. Tom received his Master's Degree in Public 
Administration from the University of Nebraska. For the past 18 years, 
Tom has served as a United States Secret Service Agent. He has received 
numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding service. Tom was 
dedicated to his local community. He served as a member of the Collins 
Hill High School Stadium Committee in Lawrenceville, GA. His friendship, 
kindness and generosity will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 2, 2001 at 12:00 Noon at Beech 
Haven Baptist Church with Chaplain (Colonel) William C. Graham, USAR 
Ret. officiating. Interment will be in Comer Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Greg Gaines, Frosty Plunkett, Charlie Chatham, 
Jeff Davis, Craig Snider and Russ Zeeb.

Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Carol Johnston; 
2 sons, Alan Johnston of Lawrenceville and Jeffery Johnston of Athens; 
Sister, Jan Johnston of Higley, AZ and Aunt, Sister Edward Mary Brown 
of Leavenworth, KS.

The family will receive friends at Beech Haven Baptist Church, Athens, 
Friday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.

The body will lie in state at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 
Danielsville, Thursday from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM.

Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Thursday, March 1, 2001
This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, March 1, 2001