Johnny Desoto

Visiting for Johnny Lee Desoto will be held at the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Melville on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by a service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Melville Baptist Cemetery.

Mr. Desoto, a resident of Krotz Springs, LA, died on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Heritage House of Baton Rouge Nursing Home.

Johnny served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a welder and pipefitter for Georgia Pacific for many years. Johnny took pride in the workshop he built and the machinery in it. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his sons, Gregory John Desoto, Brandon Lee Desoto and wife, Michelle; his daughters, Melinda Desoto, Ellen Desoto Schweitzer and husband, Jim; his sisters, Vera Mae Boggess and husband, Jimmy and Ruth Miller. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric Schweitzer, Savanna Schweitzer, Tristan Desoto and Payten Desoto.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Ivy Billeaudeau Desoto; his brothers, Nelson Desoto, Clyde Desoto and his sisters, Leona Lockwood and Elaine Lokey.

The family would like to thank Lifesource Hospice for the care given to Mr. Desoto.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville, 607 First Street, Melville, LA 71353, (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home
607 First Street
Melville, LA  71353
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
10:00 a.m. until time of service

Service

Funeral Service

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel
607 First Street
Melville, LA  71353
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Melville Baptist Cemetery
502 2nd Street
Melville, LA  71353