Louis Joseph Johnston Jr.

Louis Joseph Johnston Jr., also known as “Roc,” lost his battle with kidney failure Jan. 7, 2017.

Johnston is survived by his children, Brooke, Erin and Dustin.

Roc was known for many qualities and talents. His heart was as big as the world and had a love for animals big and small. He loved to cook and worked as a cook in restaurants in Boise, Idaho, as well as in Plains. He also installed tile and rock throughout homes and businesses in Plains.

Roc is also known for being an amazing artist. He painted throughout life and his biggest masterpiece was his Victorian home in Plains. He also painted, in his last days, what he called “Squash ART.”

Roc loved his children and grandchildren, Justice, Kolton, Braxton, Reece, Eava and Nathan.

He will be missed dearly by his brother Todd, sister Claudia, and stepfather Oriville, as well as by all who called him a friend.