Thomas Ephraim Johnston, 79 of Page passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born April 27, 1943, in Big Right Hand Robson, WV he was the son of the late Homer and Delcie Hayes Johnston.
Tom retired as Electrician from the Coal Mines after 25 years, he was a loyal and faithful member of the Page Baptist Church for over 20 years, in his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, zip lining, jumping out of airplanes, and living life to the fullest. There was no better man than Tom whose greatest joy in life was being able to spend time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his loving and adoring wife, Carolyn Sue Boston Johnston; son, Thomas E. Johnston, Jr.; daughter, Dorothy "Dot" Johnston-Walker; 6 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his 2 daughters, Penny Settle (Kevin) and Karen McNeely (John); 7 grandchildren, Carl "Harry" Walker, Jenny Walker, Quartney Settle, Kevin Michael Settle, Christopher McNeely, Arica Dawn Hypes, and Victoria "April" Rock; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Ralph "Peanut" Johnston; and sister, Mary Hill.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak hill with Pastor Delmas Wolfe officiating. In keeping with Thomas wishes he will be cremated following the service.
Visitation for friends will be from 12:00 PM Noon until 2:00 PM on at the funeral home on Saturday.
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Arrangements were made by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.