Biography: Richard Stephen “Steve” Johnston, Jr., age 29, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was born November 29, 1980 in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dean Miller. He graduated from Catholic High in 1999, attended the University of Mississippi and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. Stephen loved life, his friends and family and leaves many cherished memories for all who knew him. Stephen is survived by his parents, Rick and Marcia Miller Johnston; younger brother, Miller Johnston; grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Gaither Johnston; aunts and uncles, Mary Chris and Chris Burrow, Becky and John Womack, Kathe and Dean Miller; and cousins, Kimberly Miller, Jessica Burrow, Colley Burrow, Stuart Womack, Bryan Womack and Mary Elizabeth Womack Mach. Honorary pallbearers are: Ryan O’Conner, J.R. Fuller, Nick McClane, Andrew Wynne, Tim Rafferty, Bryan Mann, Zane Johnson, Jeffrey Fratesi and John Lawson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Lindsey officiating. Memorials may be made to the Music Endowment Fund at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Ave., Little Rock, AR 72205 or to the charity of ones’ choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
I cannot stop thinking about you.. I carry you in my heart all day long and pray to God for his healing power to carry you all through this very difficult time. I was so glad I got to see his picture. What a handsome young man. I know this loss will change you forever but I pray that God will consume you with his love and grace..