Paul D. Johnston, son of the late Claude Johnston and Pauline Faries Johnston was born on July 29, 1936 in Puxico, Missouri and departed this life on August 15, 2017 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 81.

He was a member of the New Bethel General Baptist Church.  He retired  from the Foushee Candy Company in Dexter after 30 years of service as their warehouse supervisor and was also the former owner of Dexter Dry Cleaners for 10 years.

Paul was united in marriage to Shirley Davis on July 2, 1955 in Puxico.  Shirley passed away on November 22, 2004.  

From this union two children were born, one daughter, Vicky (Terry) Fields of Dexter; one son David (Amy) Johnston of Slaughter, Louisiana; by three grandchildren; Chrissy (Shannon) Herren, Julia Johnston, and Michael (Kellie) Johnston; by three great-grandchildren; Lexi and Lindsey Herren and Merritt Johnston; by one brother, Donald (Sheila) Johnston of Sparks, Nevada.

Paul was then united in marriage to Joyce Findley on March 31, 2007 at Dexter.  Mrs. Johnston survives of the home.

Friends may call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home on Friday August 18, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.  Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Dean Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the United Cancer Assistance Network, 1899 North Westwood Boulevard, Suite C, Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901 or the Stoddard County Children’s Home, Memorial Tribute Fund, PO Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841.