Everett Wayne Johnson

After a long and courageous battles with cancer, Everett (Ev) Wayne Johnston, 59, passed away at his home Friday night, September 4, 2009 in Louisiana, Missouri. Funeral services for Everett were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Colliers Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Pat Glenn officiated and burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana, Missouri. Ev was the son of Archie Dean and Grace Hazel Johnston. He was born on August 19, 1950 in Audrain County. Ev was married to Linda Willis (Hughlett) on October 26, 1996 and she survives. Surviving relatives include; Son, Sgt. Micah Don and wife, Lydia Johnston who are stationed in Illesheim, Germany, Step-Son, Don E. Willis, II of Louisiana, Missouri, his mother, Hazel Johnston of Clinton, Iowa, Sister, Shirley Johnson and husband, Bob of Clinton, Iowa, Brother, Bob Johnston and wife, Janet of Curryville, Missouri, special cousin, Lula Sims and husband, C. L. of Middletown, Missouri and Nieces and Nephews. Ev was preceded in death by his father, Archie Dean Johnston, grandparents and a loving niece, Shelly Proud. Ev graduated from Bowling Green High School. He then served 2 years in the U.S. Army part of which was served in Korea. After returning home he went to work at C & E Refractories in Vandalia, Missouri until the plant closed. He was then employed at Moorman Feed Company in Quincy, Illinois. His last years he was grounds superintendent at Pike County Country Club, in which he took great pride. Ev was devoted to his family and friends. He loved grilling out on the deck, working in his yard, taking care of his flowers, mushroom hunting and then of course there was that great game of golf. Ev’s best days was just spending time with his wife, Linda. He will be missed by many family and friends and good little dog Ace. Honorary pallbearers were; Robert Johnston, Bill Hughlett, Dan Portwood, Darren Portwood and Ron Hurshman. Active pallbearers were; Troy Johnston, Bobby Joe Johnston, Alan Edfors, C. L. Sims, Bob Johnson and John Hanson. At Ev and Linda’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pike County Home Health & Hospice center or to the donor’s choice in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, Missouri 63353