Ranger Exes Memorial - RHS Class of 2011


JOHN PHILLIP "JAKE" JOHNSTON, 30, passed
from this life on May 8, 2023 in Ranger, TX.

He was born on Oct. 2, 1992 in Eastland, TX to Joey
Phillip Johnston (RHS-1984) & Tina Kaye Smith.  He 
attended Ranger High School in the Class of 2011. 
Jake was a Maintenance Technician for Suddenlink.

Jake, as many knew him, had an unparalleled ability
to make others feel valued, loved, & supported. His
infectious laughter, his warm smile, and his genuine
concern for others will forever be remembered. Jake 
was a beacon of light in our lives, offering unwavering
love and encouragement during both joyful and difficult
times. Jake's passing has left an irreplaceable void in
our lives, but we find solace in the knowledge that his
spirit will live on in our hearts.  May he rest in 
eternal peace, forever remembered and forever loved.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents: Joey 
Phillip Johnston and stepmother: Renee of Ranger, TX, 
mother: Tina Kaye Smith of Mineral Wells, TX; 4 sisters:
Michelle George and husband Kirk of Abilene, TX, Kim 
Bell of Glenrose, TX, Kentara West and husband Joseph
of Abilene, and Jaicee Sawyer and husband Matthew of
Nocona, TX; paternal grandmother: Phillis Johnston of
Ranger; his significant other, whom he loved dearly: 
Trista Magill of Ranger; best friend: Ricky Diaz of 
Ennis, TX, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends
and his precious pit bull "Baby Girl".