Donald Eugene Johnston

Donald “Don” Eugene Johnston, 62, of Warrensburg, Missouri went to heaven Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri surrounded by his family and friends.

A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Machpelah Cemetery in Lexington, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the funeral home to help defer funeral expenses. Memories of Don and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home 1720 South Street, Lexington, Missouri 64067, 660-259-2245.

Don was born on June 12, 1962, in Lexington, Missouri to Gary Paul and Judith Day (Ussery) Johnston. After graduating from Lexington High School, Don graduated from Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Don worked for many years in manufacturing as a plant manager. Along with spending time with family and friends, he enjoyed fishing, wood working, bird watching, gardening, and spending time with his canine companion “Peaslee.” Don enjoyed the company of his horses, barn cats, and the wildlife near his home. Don shared about his faith in Christ with many and believed that was the most important thing he could do with his time on earth.

Don is survived by his fiancée, Monica Nevels of Warrensburg, MO; one daughter, Tricia (Kyle) Smith of Farmington, MO; three step children, Emily Sundquist of Warrensburg, MO, Allison Abma (Tyler) of Springfield, MO, and Kayla Nevels (Riad) of Castle Rock, CO grandchildren, Stephanie Wehmeyer, Lauren Smith, Brooks Abma, Brady Abma, Suhail Mansor, Yunis Mansor; one brother, John (Joanne Owens) Johnston of Lexington, MO; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Along with both his parents, Don was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Johnston; one sister, Patrcia Johnson; and one brother, Scott Johnston.