William Mont Johnston Sr. also known by many as Bill, was born on July 25, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late George Washington Johnston and the late Alpha Gladys (Short) Johnston. Bill departed this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home in Caledonia, having reached the age of 80 years and 6 months.

On October 1, 2006 Bill was united in marriage to Terri D. Choate and they shared 14 years of memories together.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Terri Johnston; five children: Gerald (Tamara) Johnston, Steve Johnston and girlfriend Ona Janis, Justin Johnston, Jennifer (Dan) Kane, Mindy (John) Reeves; sixteen grandchildren: Jamie (Benny) Downard, Jenny Johnston and Fiancé Will Allen, Brandy (Chris) Probst, Kristie (James) Faulkner, Gerid (Mary) Johnston, Josh (Autumn) Johnston, Keisha (John) Leahy, Amber Gibson, Brianna Johnston, Garrett Johnston, Haley Johnston, Bradyn Kane, Griffin Kane, Daniel Reeves, Abby Reeves, and Johnathon Reeves; eighteen great grandchildren; one sister, Omega Whitchurch; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In addition to his father and mother, Bill was preceded in death by three children: Judy Tucker, Lisa Gibson, and William “Billy” Johnston Jr.; granddaughter, Rachel Johnston; great granddaughter, Zoey Leahy; and four siblings: Gene, Winfred, Joseph, and Richard Johnston.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 5 to 8 pm at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 East High Street, Potosi, Missouri 63664. Visitation will resume on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 9 to 11 am.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11 am held at the DeClue Chapel. Interment will follow at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to DeClue Funeral Home.