Robert M. Johnston

In Memory of Robert M. "Bob" Johnston Robert M. "Bob" Johnston, 85, of Rayville suffered a brief illness and was called home by our Lord on October 3, 2009 at the Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Lillian Johnston and his late wife, Annie Ruth Johnston. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jimmie Louise Powell Johnston of Rayville; one daughter, Annette Eppinette of Rayville, two grandchildren, Robin Erwin and husband, Bobby of Monroe and Jeff Jones of Winnsboro; great granddaughter, Baylee Erwin of Monroe; brother, Max C. Johnston of Alexandria, LA; two step-daughters, LInda Smalling of Rayville and Mamia Powell of Dallas, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rayville and served as an usher. Member of VFW and the American Legion. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. Also known as an old cowboy with many children, "family and friends" learning to ride horses under his guidance. He was an Auxiliary Deputy with the Richland Parish Sheriff's office. Bob loved to talk and enjoyed meeting and greeting everyone. He was a loving husband, a great father, a wonderful grandfather and excellent great grandfather. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Services were held at the Rayville First Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 5, 2009 with Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Interment followed in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Pallbearers were Andrew Cole, J.B. Montgomery, O.G. Morris, Johnny Morris, Jim Adams, Jimmy Leggett, and Fred Lambert. Honorary Pallbearers were Andy Newsom, Lawrence Medlin, Max Peters, Claude Payne, Sonny Vidrine, Sonny Boy Dear, Alan Thompson, Wenchy Greer, and Huey Franks. Special heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Dan LaFleur and the great nurses and staff at Richardson Medical Center for their wonderful care and assistance during our final days.