John “Panther” Burton Johnston, 73, passed away, Saturday, December 24, 2023 at home. He was born May 27, 1950 in Bridgeport to John Burton and Opal Kay (Lovejoy) Johnston. They both preceded him in death. Panther as he was affectionally known served in the US Marines. He was a man of few words. But, when he spoke people listened and was an honest man. He is survived by his wife, Christine Johnston; niece Annette Muller and husband, Kevin; nephew, Rick Christianson and wife, erin; and sister, Betty Tackle.