Dighton- Alvin C. Johnston, 84, died on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Scott County Hospital in Scott City. He was born on December 3, 1934 in Lane County the son of James Clark & Bessie Gladys (Edmundson) Johnston. He married Janie Wilson on February 3, 1968 at Dighton. She died on July 9, 2013. Alvin graduated from Dighton High School in 1953. He attended the farm management program at Kansas State University. He then served in the United States Army and was stationed in California. After his discharge he returned to the family farm and was a lifelong farmer- stockman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Kansas Livestock Association and past board member of the Farm Bureau Board, FSA Board and the family was active in 4-H and Alvin was the Beef Leader. He enjoyed bowling, playing the guitar, his hunting trips to Arkansas and Colorado and attending the annual 3 I show. He is survived by his 2 Sons- Von (Nancy) Johnston and James Johnston both of Dighton, Sister- Elsie Beth Speer of Dighton, 3 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at United Methodist Church with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military rites by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home 145 N. Wichita, Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839 620-397-5792