Jack Johnston
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Jack Johnston

  • May 22, 1960 - August 15, 2011
  • Coppell, Texas
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“Jack was such a dear friend. My condolences to his family. He loved you so much. Oklahomans will miss him. God Bless You ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Pat Harbert - Choctaw, OK

“We are so blessed to know Jack and share your lovely family. We have not seen you for some time, but love you and are blessed to know you all. You...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Jill Welsh White - Irving, TX

“Jack was a former neighbor and friend. The Nesbitt family enjoyed very much our years living next door to the Johnstons. Jack was a good neighbor...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Earl Nesbitt - Coppell, TX

“My thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family, most especially the delightfully stunning Tammie. Wish I was closer so I could wrap you in a big hug...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Lincoln Johnson - Seattle, WA

“We will miss Jack and all the great work he did through the years with the animals at The Dallas Zoo. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Tim Storms and the Dallas Zoo Hospital - TX

“So blessed to have had you all my life. I love you and miss you dearly Uncle Jack. I will never forget you or all of the good times our families...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Laura Lee - LaGrange, GA

“Tammie, I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. I know that Jesus will be with you as you walk through this...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Patty - Waco, TX

“Dear Tammie & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy over your loss of Jack. He was a wonderful person & so caring. I will never forget him....Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Francis Martinez - Mesquite, TX

“Tammie, Jamie and Justin, The Lord has chosen a wonderful Man to join his Angels....way to soon for us....we just have to believe he was needed more...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Cindy Souser (DeFreitas) - TX

“Tammie, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Ruth Bolt - Waco, TX

“With deepest sympathy to Tammie, Jamie and Justin for the loss of a great man, the world is a darker place with out his loving smile. Love all of you ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Brandon and Jennifer Shelton - TX

“Tammie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you will find peace and strength with all the love around you. May God's...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Donna N Garrett - Dallas, TX

“Our hearts are breaking for each of you. Jack was a wonderful man who had to leave his family way too soon. Sending all our love and prayers for...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Diane & Bart Jenkins - Waco, TX

“I really enjoyed working with Jack on the Petsafe books these last few years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Dawn Gillette - Flower Mound, TX


Jack Johnston May 22, 1960 - August 15, 2011 Jack Johnston of Coppell, Texas, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, at Harris Methodist Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 18, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco with the Rev. Sharlande Sledge officiating. Visitation will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, at Lake Shore Baptist Church. After burial services in Waco, the family will hold a celebration of Jack's life at 3:00 p.m., at Triestsch Methodist Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Jack was born May 22, 1960, in Waco to P.M. and Barbara Johnston. He was a 1979 graduate of Richfield High School and was owner and CEO of Pet Safe Diagnostics in Coppell. Jack was an active member of Creekwood Christian Church in Flower Mound, as well as a loving father and devoted husband of 29 years. He was preceded in death by his father, P. M. Johnston; and his brother, Jeff Johnston. He is survived by his wife, Tammie Johnston; daughter, Jamie Johnston; son, Justin Johnston; as well as mother, Barbara Johnston; and brother, Jerry Johnston. Other family members include mother and father-in-law, James and Elizabeth Bryant; as well as two sisters-in-law, Veniece Kolkhorst and husband, Kenny, and Deniece Kelley and husband, Jeff. He is also survived and loved by his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Creekwood Christian Church, 2660 Forest Vista Drive, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The family also invites you to leave a message or memory in our Memorial Guestbook at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey