Everett Fairbanks Johnston, Sr: Obituary

Everett Fairbanks Johnston, Sr., 88, died unexpectantly and went home to be with his lord and savior on August 30, 2015. Everett was born in Sarasota, FL on February 23, 1927. He married the love of his life, Anita, in 1962 and built a wonderful life together until her death in 2009. Together they had 3 children and lived in Sarasota and Blairsville. He retired after 38 years with Florida Power and Light and they spent most of their time in Blairsville, GA. They were always busy with church, family and friends. Everett leaves behind to cherish memories, his daughter, Melody Johnston and her children, Kyle and his wife Matti, Kelsey & Keith. All of Charlotte NC; son, Everett “Sonny” Johnston, his wife Theresa and children Rick; Brittany & Lucas all of Sarasota FL; daughter, Heidi Lyon and her children Meghan, Caitlyn and Anna, all of Blountville, TN; and a host of extended family and friends, Everett was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment or grocery store, help around the house, or just a phone call to check on how they were doing. Everett was a friend to all and always had a smile on his face. He knew no strangers. He left a legacy that his family is proud if and so blessed to have. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or to Beracah Baptist Church, 2269 Gainesville Highway/ 129 South Blairsville, GA. Celebration of his life will be at 12:00 PM Saturday September 19, 2015 at the Mountain View Funeral Home, Blairsville, GA. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com