Fred C. Johnston

Fred Johnston the son of Zeke and Eva Johnston, was born in Canton Texas, at what is known as the Dog Springs Place. Fred joined his parents Zeke and Eva Johnston and his wife Marilyn Johnston in Heaven on October 10th ,2020.
Fred will be deeply missed by his daughter Melissa Bartley, his Grand-daughter Catherine “Cat” Bartley, his Grand-son David Bartley, his Grand-dog Sprite, and his brother Don Johnston and wife Nancy, and lots of other family and friends.
Fred was born in Canton, Tx and later moved to Fort Worth with his family. He worked at Worth Food Market in Fort Worth and always liked to tell stories about sacking groceries and how things have changed over the years in the grocery business. Fred retired from Texas Instruments in Richardson, Texas.
Fred grew up in Fort Worth and married the girl who lived down the street and would walk by his house every day on her way to school, while he worked on his red 57 Chevy. His mother convinced him to ask her out on a date. They were married for 54 years when she passed away in July of 2020.
Fred enjoyed watching things grow and he always had a garden. His parents had a farm and he helped plant and harvest produce. He also planted his own peach orchard and could be found on weekends at the farm taking care of his peach trees. Fred also liked to fish in his parents stock tank, and help his dad with the cattle. In his later years he would plant his garden in pots on top of his picnic table in his back yard.
Fred served as a Deacon and Sunday School Director at North Euless Baptist Church. He would prepare the classrooms for his teachers. If it snowed outside he would shovel the snow off the steps and sidewalks around the church, so the ladies would not get their feet wet. He was very active and served in any way the church needed him. Fred later joined Foundation Baptist Church and continued to serve from home when he was unable to attend church.
Fred was a family man. He enjoyed spending time doing things with his Grand-kids and could be found outside playing in the snow with them, in the garage letting them play with his model trains, or giving them a ride in the back of his truck. In his later years Fred enjoyed going to the market and buying produce and driving around Fort Worth remembering the things he did when he was growing up. When he was home he enjoyed sitting on the couch with his Grand-dog Sprite.
Fred left a legacy behind and he will always be remembered by his family and friends.