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Obituary for Edward Edmundson Johnston
Edward Edmundson Johnston passed away on July 5, 2016, at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center at the age of 66. He had battled uncontrolled diabetes induced liver cancer for two years. Ed was born October 5, 1949, in Tallahassee, Florida, where he lived with his parents and two brothers until he was 12 years old. At that time, Ed moved to Starkville, MS with his mom and brothers where he graduated from Starkville High School. During his high school years, he was the lead singer in several different bands in the Starkville/Columbus area. In 1968, Ed enlisted in the military and served in the Army for two years where he became a Vietnam Veteran. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Ed went back to school at Mississippi State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s Degree in Accounting. He then became a Certified Public Accountant in 1983, and continued to practice accounting until one month before his passing. Ed met his soul mate, Darlene Dixon, in January of 1982, in Biloxi, MS, and they were married in October, 1985. In September of 1989, they were blessed with a precious baby girl, Natalie, who was the heart and soul of his existence here on earth. He loved travelling to new places, writing and recording songs, and spending time with his family. Ed is survived by Natalie and Darlene Johnston. The family graciously declines flowers and donations, but prayers and condolences are gladly accepted at www.sebrellfuneralhome.com, where there is also a slideshow of memories.
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