William E. Johnston as born on April 11, 1958. He passed away on June 8, 2020 in Forest City, Arkansas due to complications with cancer in his brain. He was preceded in death by his grandmother "Nanny" Mary Stanley-Garcia; his mother Joan Myles, Beloved son William "Billy" Aries Johnston, and special cousin, Ronald Duba. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sarah Johnston of Pomona, KS, 4 daughters: Joan Lauren Johnston of Lawrence, KS, Deja Johnston of Collinsville, IL, Shonyce Johnston of Pomona, KS, Sydney Shriver and 3 beautiful grandsons and his sister Tammy Fleming of Caseyville, IL

Early in life he worked at various nightclubs through the Metro East and St Louis area from bartending, security, and management. After marriage, he owned and oversaw Sunset Inn, in Troy, IL along with English's Bar & Grill in old west Belleville, IL. He also owned Johnston Trucking and Excavation Company, and also lawn maintenance for several businesses in Belleville, IL.

Bill lived in the Swansea area for 14 years. Bill took joy in the children that he was surrounded by, he had the biggest heart and a major love for his family.