Darrel Johnston

Darrel Johnston, 85, of Billings passed away Feb. 26, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1934 in Mt. View to Raymond and Merle Johnston. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior as a youth. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Billings for over 70 years and the music director for 35 years.
He married Martha Brown Feb. 21, 1953 and their marriage thrived for 67 years. He joined the Army in 1953 and served in Alaska. He started working at Kraft Foods in Springfield in 1955 and retired after 42 years.
He is survived by: his wife, Martha of the home; daughters, LuAnn (Mark) Hudson and Linda (David) McCroskey. He is survived by: five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Billy (Wanda) Johnston; sisters, Joan (Leo) Faucett and Donna (Justin) Turton; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Herb Plowman and Jimmy Don Salchow. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joyce Brosseau.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church in Billings.