Christopher Anthony Johnston, age 62, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away August 25, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in El Paso, Texas on July 29, 1964 to James E. Johnston and Guillermina Salinas Johnston.
Christopher was loved by all who knew him. If he met you once, he remembered you for life. He had a remarkable gift for making people feel instantly comfortable, as though they had known him forever. He was quick to lend a helping hand, to show love, and to stand up for the people he cared about. He loved deeply, protected fiercely, and lived with a loyalty that never wavered. His heart was big, his love was genuine, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Guillermina Salinas Johnston; his mother‑in‑law, Sylvia Nosic; and his grandmother, Sonoma Hartley.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Johnston 31 years together; his father, James E. Johnston; his children Kristen Hamblin (Chris), Michael Johnston (Alexius), Michele Fordyce (Joey), and Matthew Hodges (Gina); his grandchildren Talin, Bentlee, Skyler, Jaxon, Luke, Maddox, Aspyn, Audry, and Axel; his siblings Mario, Joe, Carol, and James David; and nieces and nephews Jessica, Amber, Rome, Cheyenne, Isabella, Nick and Mickey. He also leaves behind numerous other beloved family members and friends.
His pallbearers will be Joseph Johnston, James D. Johnston, Michael Johnston, Joseph Fordyce, Mark Hermes and Ronnie Humphrey.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Graveside will follow on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00am at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I love you dad.
Sorry for your loss. God put he arm around you and your family.
Rip my friend!! I will see you again in heaven !! I will definitely miss our talks and cowboys!!
Thank you for being a friend *cue the song , Thank you, Chris, for your consistent kindness, checking on me, my family. Thank you for your mentorship, but most of all, thank you for setting a standard for all of us to follow. I take comfort in knowing I’ll see you again. Sending love to your family as well.
I love you and cherish every moment I’ve ever had with you, and I’m so
Grateful for the many conversations weve had over the years , I’ll
Never forget you . I’ll always be your little esse and you’ll be the big esse!
chris your gonnaa be missed by so many!
always remember you walking and bouncing a basketball down randall!
Chris, I know you’re at peace but life won’t be the same without you here. Love you always big brother❤️
I’ve known Chris over 40 years. We’ve been friends a long time ago with his Brother Joe, Eric and Deric. Chris, I’m going to miss you. Thanks for being a good friend of mine. Especially taken up for me if someone tried to physical abuse me. Good Memories To Treasure. R.I.L. Chris. ❤️ Thoughts & Prayers for your Family & Friends!!
You will be deeply missed! Rest up brother. I will see you when I get there. I know you’ll be waiting just to give me a hard time about anything and everything 😊 prayers for Anita, the kids, and the rest of your family. I know you loved them so deeply. I will miss your stories about them! God bless you all!!!
Christopher Anthony Johnston you were right hoss collar Vaya con dios until we meet again brother tell Mom I love her we’ll all soon meet up again Viva la Rasa and go longhorns adios brother I love you and you will be missed
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