Michael Johnston

Michael Lynn Johnston of Smithville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 86. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be missed dearly by those who knew him and loved him. Mike is survived by his wife, Patty; Sons, Ron Johnston and Rob Johnston; Step Son, Toby Homuth and his wife Kim. Daughters, Merri Eklund and husband Jeff; and Terri Shampine.
Grandchildren: Aaron Johnston, Daron Johnston and wife, Boni;
Whitney Waters and husband JT, Taylor Homuth; Lindsey Francois and husband, Ben; Alex Eklund, Cecilia LaPalme and her husband, Tyler, Dave Eklund, and Cody Shampine; Sister, Diane Berkshire, nephew Cecil Berkshire, and several nieces.
Mike had ten great grandchildren. He was known as Grandpa and Grandpa J. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Services to celebrate Mike will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Young School House Bible Church in Upton, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 10:00m and the Service at 11:00am with the burial following at Young School House Cemetery