James Lawrence Johnston 73 of Denton passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 15, 1945 in San Francisco, California to William Walker Johnston and Helen Matilda (Weisenberger) Johnston. James enjoyed traveling the world with Catherine, spending time with family, friends and Hamilton their Chow Chow.  He was an avid golfer with a hole-in-one in 1983 and playing St. Andrew's Old Course in 2000.

Enlisting in the US Army, 82 ^nd Airborne in 1964, James served our country both home and abroad until he was honorably discharge in 1973.

James married Catherine Elizabeth Bengtson in 1983.  They are members of the Catholic Church. He was employed by AutoNation for 23 years with his last position at AutoNation Honda of Lewisville where he was in Internet Car Sales.

The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for Visitation on Tuesday, October 29 ^th , 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church located at 2800 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 with Father Michael Forge officiating.  Internment will be at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.

James is survived by his wife of 36 years Catherine Elizabeth Johnston, daughters Tamara Dee Johnston of San Antonio, Helen Marie Johnston of Colorado Springs, granddaughter, Ambrosia Noel Johnston of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Janice Lynn Johnston.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - http://support.pancan.org/goto/jimjohnston