Marion Richard Johnston

Marion Richard Johnston



Marion was born on July 9, 1928 in Lindsay, OK to Roy Thomas and Mae (Auld) Johnston. He died Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016 in Sulphur at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 11 days. Marion & Linda Mae Webb were married on July 20, 1998 in Gainesville, TX.

Marion was raised in the Lindsay/Chickasha area where he graduated from Lindsay high school. After serving in the US Army during the Korean conflict, Marion returned home and began a career in the Oil Field/Drilling Industry. He worked as a Tool Pusher, Rig Supervisor and Driller for 60+ yrs., retiring in 2012. In his younger years, Marion was a passionate worker. His hobbies were watching westerns on television, fishing, working on lawn mowers, garage sales and especially enjoying family.

Marion is survived by his wife, Linda Johnston; daughter, Diana Morton of Keene, TX; step-daughter, Marsha Sweeten; two step-sons, Timothy and Kevin Stanford; six grandchildren, Nathan Woodall, Trey, John and Shania Sweeten, Debra Greene and David Lowe; five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Tony, Ashley, Brooklyn and Madison; one sister, Linda Kay Wilmor of Sulphur; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was his previous wife, Betty; one daughter, Nancy Woodall; one grandchild, Andrea Woods; as well as two sisters and three brothers.

9/27/2016
01:00 PM

Memorial
Faith Center Church
2600 West Broadway
Sulphur
OK
73086