Richard Paul Johnston, Sr., age 50, of Ville Platte, La., died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at his residence in Chataignier, La.

He is survived by his

Two Daughters, Christina Darbonne & husband Kurt of Eunice, La. Taylor Darbonne of Eunice, La.

One Son, Richard Paul Johnston, Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.

Two Sisters, Loretta Ortego & husband Deacon Chuck Ortego of Chataignier, La. Vanessa Duplechin & husband Larry of Chataignier, La.

One Brother, Jerry Johnston & wife Brenda of Chataignier, La.

Two grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, William & Eloise Dupre Johnston. Grandparents, Lizzie & Leo Dupre.

Visitation is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Friday, November 28, 2008 with a rosary @ 9 AM. Funeral service will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Chataignier at 10:00 AM Friday, November 28, 2008. Burial to follow at Green Oaks Cemetery in L'anse Au Pin Community, La.Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 121 S. 6th. Street of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.