Billy John Johnston

Billy John Johnston, 81, of Morgan's Point Resort, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 in a local hospital. Billy was born to Laura and Dolphie Johnston on June 19, 1939 in Alvarado, Texas. Billy was a construction worker, and later retired with HEB where he did floor maintenance. Billy was a builder of many things, including soda can airplanes, wooden wishing wells, jewelry boxes, and tables. He was very active, walking 14 blocks every morning and walking the floors of HEB. Billy loved storytelling and spending time with his grand kids and great grand kids. Billy knew everyone, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A visitation for Billy will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crotty Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jeremy Franks officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery. Billy is survived by his wife of 44 years, Paula Clark Johnston of Morgan's Point; his sons, James Edward Johnston of Geneseo, IL, Billy Lynn Johnston of Terrell, and Frank T. Johnston and wife Denise of Florence; his daughters, Tonja Johnston Montgomery "TJ" and husband Trey of Belton; his grandchildren, Tayler Montgomery and spouse Christopher Bruner of Belton, John-Michael Johnston and wife Kaylen of Belton, Tiphani Montgomery and spouse Dylan Laxton of Little River-Academy, Tucker Montgomery and spouse Addison Todd of Belton, and Tobie Montgomery of Belton; and his great grandchildren, Rowan Rea, Hudson Laxton, and Karsyn Montgomery. Billy is preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Johnston; his brother, Bobby Dale Johnston; and his sisters, Doris Johnston, Delores Johnston, and Joyce Johnston. Arrangements are entrusted to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy John Johnston please visit our Sympathy Store.