James "J.T." Johnston
October 27, 1928 ~ November 16, 2020
James “J.T.” Johnston, 92, Greenwood, passed away November 16, 2020. Mr. Johnston was born October 27, 1928, in Logansport, to the late William Edward and Marie Catherine (Welsh) Johnston. He married Mary Carolyn Fuchtman on July 25, 1953, and she survives.
He grew up in Gas City and South Bend, graduating from St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He earned his BSBA degree from the University of Notre Dame and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. J.T. was an active member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a part of the Keenagers Group. He was a member of the Msgr. Bernard P. Sheridan Knights of Columbus Council and a 4th Degree member of the Bishop Chatard Assembly. He was also a member of the Franklin Elks and the Notre Dame Club of Indianapolis. He will be fondly remembered for his pleasant and gentle nature.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Carolyn; children, Lucia (Larry) Begley, James (Tracy) Johnston, and Mary Jane (Dennis) Blackwell sister, Patricia Lyster; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will not be observed. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at O’Riley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My deepest sympathy to Carolyn and family. J.T. will be greatly missed. J.T. and Carolyn were part of the OLG’s Keenagers and he will be greatly missed. His wonderful smile and gentle spirit will always be with us. May he rest in peace! Linda Augenstein, Keenager
JT will be deeply missed and my thoughts and prayers are with Carolyn and the entire family. JT was a great person who I am glad that I got to know over the past 10years. Thank you for your friendship and kindness and may you rest in peace.
JT was a brother knight. There was never a man more willing to help no matter what the job. Rest In Peace brother knight John H. Wagner PGK
I remember JT from the KofC at Our Lady of the Greenwood. We used to tell each other stories about our Boy Scout adventures in our youth, JT was a great guy, and always friendly, never heard him say a bad thing about anything or anybody. He was a very good Catholic Gentleman and a fine example for all of us, he will be missed.
J.T. was such a friendly and gentle man, and was always glad to see ya. I am so proud to have known him and so happy that he was a member of our council. Our sympathy goes out to Carolyn and his family. Anxious to see him again in heaven. GO IRISH! Tom Urrutia Msgr. Sheridan council Knights of Columbus
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Dear Carolyn and family, So sad to hear of J.T.’s passing.You were always good neighbors and never seemed to mind the neighbor “kids” playing in your side yard.Sorry we couldn’t see you in person . Sincerely Carole and Dick Shanley