Edgar A. Johnston, Suburban Propane retiree, fireman

Edgar A. Johnston, 85, passed Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. He was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Baltimore, Md. He grew up in Rehoboth Beach and retired to Jacksonville, Fla., in 2010.

Edgar dedicated 37 years to Suburban Propane and was a lifetime member of Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. He also served as a member of Delaware State Fire Police before relocating to Florida. Edgar was an active member and volunteer at East Pointe Church. He enjoyed gardening and fishing, but more than anything he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

Edgar is survived by his sons, David (Barbara) and Mark; daughter, Beth Jacquot; grandchildren, Kristen Johnston Jones, Risa Olcott and Jeremy Warrington; great-grandchildren, Hunter Lukner, Madison Lukner, Blaze Olcott and Beck Olcott; niece, Melissa Jones; and nephew, Cleburn (Coy) Johnston III. He was predeceased by his spouse, Joan; sons, J.B. and Robert Warrington; grandson, Robert Warrington Jr.; brother, Cleburn Jr.; and sister-in-law, Charlotte.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at East Pointe Church, 270 N. Kernan Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Anne and Donald McGraw Center for Caring.

Visit his online tribute at quinn-shalz.com.