Paul Gene Johnston, 71, of Lumberton, passed away, Tuesday July 18, 2006 at the Country Dreams Assisted Living in Kountze.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Broussard’s in Nederland. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the mortuary.
Mr. Johnston was a native of Mobile, Alabama and lived in Port Neches and Nederland until moving to Lumberton for 20 years. He worked at Jefferson Chemical in Groves for many years, and then went into the construction industry until his retirement. Mr. Johnston served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Johnston, and Frances Turnbull; his brothers, Charles Johnston, and Dennis Johnston; and his daughter, Diana Gail Johnston. He is survived by his three daughters, Debbie Brown and husband Glenn of Beaumont, Connie Roblyer of Tyler, and Vicky Odom of Cleveland; one son, Brandon Johnston of Lumberton; his adopted daughter, Darlene Bonsall and husband Mike of Nederland; one brother, James Johnston of Mobil, Alabama; his step-mother, Catherine Johnston also of Mobil, Alabama; also surviving his are numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his beloved pet, Playboy.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dana and the staff of Country Dreams Assisted Living, and Carolyn and the staff of Southern Care Hospice for the care given to Mr. Johnston during his last days with us.
Memorial contributions can be made to Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627, or to the Country Dreams Assisted Living Facility, 11846 Minter Rd., Kountze, Tx 77625.
