Charles D. 'Charlie' Johnston

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Charles D. "Charlie" Johnston, age 57, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013.

Born July 19, 1956 in Greencastle, he was the son of Cecil C. "Pete" and Blanche M. (Surber) Johnston.

Charlie had worked at the Hardee's and Arby's restaurants. He had also worked for several years with Putnam County Comprehensive Services.

He was a member of the Greencastle Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge and the Fillmore volunteer Fire Department.

Charlie was an avid race fan, attending every race that he could and he loved to ride his moped.

Charlie is survived by his brothers, Kenneth (Norma) Johnston, Earl (Joyce) Johnston, and Keith (Tina) Johnston; his sister, Sarah (Tony) Elmore; sisters-in-law, Gaby Peckat and Debbie Johnston Light; special friend, Alicia Cunningham; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Johnston; and a nephew, Ricky Johnston.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with interment to follow at Fillmore Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charlie's memory to Putnam County Comprehensive Services, Putnam County Food Pantry or to the Mooseheart organization.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.