Thomas Edgar Johnston, 88, of Arp, Texas, passed away at home in comfort and peace on August 4, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1936, to David Monroe Johnston and Callie Bickley Johnston in Smith County, Texas.  He graduated from Tyler High School.

He was married to Patsy Sanford Johnston for 34 years until she passed away from Cancer. In 1996, Thomas met Brenda Johnston, and they have been inseparable since. They were married in 1997 and moved to Arp, Texas, where Thomas has lived for over 50 years. 

Thomas worked at Kelly Springfield and retired in his 27th year with the company in 1999. He then traveled with his spouse across the United States, delivering RVs. Thomas loved to fish and hunt, but most of all, he loved piddling.

Thomas was predeceased by his first wife, Patsy Johnston; father and mother, David and Callie Johnston of Tyler; brother Allen Johnston of Arlington, Texas; brother Walter Johnston of Arp, Texas; brother Dean Johnston of Chapel Hill, Texas; Sister Sadie Johnston Steffen of Jasper.  He is survived by his spouse, Brenda Johnston; step-son Billy Zack Sanford; step-daughter Sandra Sanford; Step-son Jason Harwell; step-daughter Lori Moran; his sister-in-law, Lela Mae Johnston; his nieces and nephews.

The memorial will be held at Thomas and Brenda Johnston’s home on date to be determined at time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of East Texas, an organization that Thomas and Brenda felt/feel strongly about.

I want to especially send a lot of love to the compassionate souls who work with my daughter who have come out to visit my husband and me through our Hospice Journey. May your loving wings always be lifted with the breath of the Lord.