Joshua Louis Johnston

1982 - 2021

On January 14, 2021, Joshua Louis Johnston passed away unexpectedly in his home in Walker, LA. Josh was born in Hammond, Louisiana on February 11, 1982. He graduated from Live Oak High School in 2000 and was a Certified Plumber by trade. Those who knew Josh will remember his contagious smile and laugh that was always on display. A smile that can be seen in all his children. Josh loved the outdoors, tinkering with small engines, and most of all he loved his family. He could fix just about anything and was always willing to help a friend. Josh was a great father, husband, son, and friend and he will be missed deeply. Josh leaves behind his wife, Nicole Louise Johnston; his children, Brooklynn Rose, Olivia Grace, and Matthew Keith Johnston; stepdaughter, Morgan Babin; father, Louis Burnell Johnston III and wife, Paula; mother, Khristy Pate and husband, Warren; brother, Jeremy Pate and fiancé, Katelyn Fenchock. He is also survived by paternal grandfather, Louis B Johnston Jr. and wife, Madonna; maternal grandmother, Rose "Bootsie" Amato and husband, Anthony; step-grandparents, Gerald and Linda Pate; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jacob Briar Johnston; maternal grandfather, Louis A. Fabre; paternal grandmother, Harriet "Ann" Posey and husband, Don; step-grandparents, Mike and Alice Rice. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Thursday, January 21, from 12 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. with burial following in Evergreen Memorial Park. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.