Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

July 2, 1944 ~ February 3, 2023

Howard "HoJo" Johnston, age 78, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. He was a native of Lawrence County, and a photographer for 44 years where he captured photos for the citizens of Lawrence County and the Lawrence County Advocate. He was also a previous recipient of the Lawrence County Citizen of the Year award. Mr. Johnston served his country in the TN Army National Guard during Desert Storm.

He is survived by one daughter, Kerry Pratt (Eddie) of Spring Hill; one son, Bruce Johnston (Brigitte) of Leoma; sister and caregiver, Sandy Calvert of Lawrenceburg; sister, Gloria Thomas of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren, Dustin Dickey (Brittney), Ryan Dickey (Mariana), and Haley Johnston, all of Lawrenceburg; five great-grandchildren, Madalyn Workman, Paisley Workman, Abel Workman, Henry Dickey, and Walker Rose Dickey; several nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Richard Bivens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bruce and Wilma Jean Cozart Johnston.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were conducted at Neal Funeral Home Wednesday, February 8, 2023, with Ricky Nelson and Chad Moore officiating. Interment followed at Bumpas Cemetery in Lawrenceburg.