Tommy Bryan Johnston

Tommy Bryan Johnston (77) husband, Daddy, Papa, sales guy, truck driver, and Jack of all Trades went to see Jesus on March 03, 2025. Tommy was born on August 25,1947 as the third child of GW Johnston and Ernestine Shiflet Johnston of Fort Worth TX. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Suzanne Johnston Shipman of Alvarado, TX.

Tommy’s survivors include his wife, Donnie Barrow Johnston of Alvarado, TX and three children, Bert Johnston (wife, Ann) of Alvarado Tx, Courtney Hill (husband, Randy) of Gun Barrell City Tx, and Melanie Brinkley (husband, Keith) of Grandview Tx. Sister, Tonii Johnston Dammer (husband, Jim) of Houston, TX, and brother, Darrell Johnston of Fort Worth, TX. Tommy is also survived by five grandchildren, Madelyn Long of Alvarado Tx, Jordan Meador (husband, Jordan) of Grandview Tx, William Johnston (wife, Britt) of Ft Worth TX, Natalie Hill Westfall (husband, Dave) of Colleyville Tx, and Jake Brinkley of Grandview Tx, as well as six great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many extended family, nieces and nephews, friends, and his church family. Tommy and Donnie were married at the tender age of 16 on June 06, 1964, and resided in Alvarado, TX for 60 years.

Tommy had the motto of always taking care of his family, sometimes working as many as three jobs at one time. For those who knew him well, found he resembled the perfect cross between Archie Bunker and Fred Sanford at times. Tommy was known for his gift of gab, which made him a successful salesman in everything from electronic components to truck parts. After many years of sales, he became an owner-operator driving big rigs, until he decided to retire at the age of 74.

In his spare time, Tommy loved tinkering over at the Pondarosa, as he used to call it, building and working on various projects. Tommy played baseball and ran track in his youth, and was known for his speed, so much so, he was hailed as the fastest man in Texas by those that couldn’t keep up with him. As a young adult, he played slow pitch softball, up until the age of 49. He was also an avid football and baseball fan, a firm believer of God’s Word, a former pastor and 26-year member of Bethel Temple Assembly of God in Cleburne Tx.

Tommy leaves behind a legacy of his family knowing that he loved them, and always instilled a strong work ethic, leading by example.

A memorial service will be held for friends and family at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 08, 2025, at Bethel Temple Assembly of God on 600 S. Colonial Drive in Cleburne Tx, 76033.

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