Derek Lance Johnston Obituary
In loving memory of Derek Lance Johnston of Milledgeville, Georgia, born in Thomaston, Georgia, who departed this world on April 30, 2026 at the age of 43. Derek leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Deborah Louise Myrick; and his grandmother Patricia Barringer. He is survived by: his father Daniel "Danny" Johnston; his sisters, Dana Tingler (Jason) and Diana Renfroe (Branden); his grandfather Benjamin Myrick; his nieces and nephews, Emilee Stevenson, Travis Tingler, Evan Stevenson, Anna Tingler, Emma Tingler, Ian Williamson, Lola Tingler, EllaKate Williamson, Brook Tingler, Grace Tingler, Harper Renfroe and Hayes Renfroe; and his great-nieces, Avery and Myrick Stevenson. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
