MADISONVILLE – Henry Carroll “Poochie” Johnston, 77, of Madisonville, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 5:05PM at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Mr. Johnston was born August 19, 1942, in Muhlenberg County. He was a laborer at U-Haul in Madisonville. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War and Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Ray Johnston and Eria Bell Engler Johnston of Drakesboro; companion of 29 years, Christine Cottrell Thomas of Madisonville; brothers Wilbur Howard Johnston and Hershel Ray Johnston; and sisters Linda Coin, Katherine Dukes, and Virginia Bell. He is survived by his sister, Sue Mefford of Drakesboro; brother Billy Johnston of Chicago, IL; special nieces Brenda Thatcher and Beth Gidcumb, both of Drakesboro; and many other nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Bobby Caskey of Madisonville for all of the help and friendship shared. Donnie Cottrell, you are a friend and he loved you like a brother. The family thanks you and Debbie for being there for him when he needed you, and for a lifetime of friendship. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 12:00 noon at Highway Cemetery in Drakesboro, with Bro. Kevin Reed officiating. Burial to follow. A military service will be held at a later date. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.