Robert Clarence Johnston age 72 of Martinsville passed away Tuesday Jan. 3, 2017 at Franklin Health and Rehab in Rocky Mount. He was born July 14, 1944 in Martinsville to the late Noel Thomas and Mary Frances Huff Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Woodrow and Noel T. Johnston, Jr.

Clarence was a member of Valley Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, had worked in the local textile mills, and also was the owner operator of C.J.'s New & Used Clothing in Mountain Valley.

He is survived by his son, Clarence Thomas "Tommy" Johnston of Henry, his life partner and companion, Penny Mills of Danville, one brother, Otis Johnston of Martinsville, two sisters, Pauline Walker of Snow Creek and Shirley Shelton of TN.

His funeral service will be Friday Jan. 6, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Roselawn Chapel with Pastor Jody Pollard officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday Jan. 5, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Roselawn Chapel. Online condolences may be entered at www.roselawnchapelfuneralhome.com.