EARL “DUANE” JOHNSTON, age 65, of Troy went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2016.  He was born on December 26, 1950 in Dayton to the late Leslie Earl and Elizabeth Evelyn (Williams) Johnston.  On June 12, 1971, he married his best friend and love of his live, Bev Diltz, who was looking forward to their 45th anniversary in June.

Duane left to cherish his memory, three children:  Wendy (Todd) Bair of Fletcher, Cassandra (Scott Parsons) Johnston Parsons of Huntington, WV and Adam (Girlfriend: Savannah Roberts) Johnston of Troy; and one sister: Pamela Johnston of Piqua.  He was Poppy to eight grandchildren: Liza Bair, Natalie Bair, Claire Parsons, Levi Parsons, Allyson Johnston, Sophie Johnston, Ava Johnston and Samuel Roberts.  He also left his special companion, his dog: Ruby. 

Duane was a very active member of Troy Church of the Brethren.  At the church, he was a member of the choir, former Stewards Chair and former moderator.  He was a former member of Troy Tennis League.  Duane earned his Associates Degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Art and Photography, from Edison State College.  Duane retired from Hobart Brothers after 25 years as a Design Engineer.  He was co-owner of Quality Innovations Consulting LLC.  Duane loved the outdoors, including camping, camp fires, gardening and the silence of the outdoors. 

Memorial service will be held at Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 W. Main Street, Troy, OH at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 15, 2016 with Pastor Jon Keller and Rev. Sheila Shumaker co-officiating.  Friends may call from 2:00 – 3:00 PM on Sunday at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter, Suite E 2225 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 or to Troy Church of the Brethren, 1431 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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