Sidney F. Johnston Jr

Sidney F. Johnston Jr., 89, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on October 25, 2015. He entered this world on August 2, 1926 in Lexington, VA, born to Sidney and Hope Johnston. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne M. Johnston; daughter, Pumpkin Cary; son, S. Fowler Johnston and wife Susan Smith Johnston; grandson, Tristian Fernandez and fiancée, Annie Mullins; granddaughter, Breanne Smith and fiancé, Evan Pedroza; and brother, Charles Johnston and his wife Jean. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bridget Holloman.
Sidney served in the Air Force from June 1944 to July 1973. He was a triple veteran serving in WW II 306th Bomb Grp, "Project Casey Jones", Korea 6147th TACP "Mosquitoes" and Vietnam 365th TEWS "Antique Airlines" amassing over 3000 combat hours. He also worked at the Airborne Research and Engineering Division, Air Force Weapons Lab and Airborne Laser Lab. He and his wife, Suzanne established the New Mexico Ballet Company in 1972. Dad was always known for his kindness and generosity and he always had a smile and a special greeting for everyone. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make you laugh. Every flavor of ice cream was dad's favorite!
Friends and family may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Shriners Children's Hospital.