Larry Johnson
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Larry Johnson

  • July 9, 1947 - June 28, 2012
  • Beebe, Arkansas
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“Larry was one of my favorite clients. I was looking him up and saw that he had passed. I was very sorry to hear of it. One thing I know of Larry...Read More » ”
1 of 30 | Posted by: Lucien Gillham - Benton, AR

“Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. May his soul be at eternal peace now. Though our paths have crossed only briefly a few times, I...Read More » ”
2 of 30 | Posted by: Glenn Matte and Family - LA

“Mr larry and nora basically raised me! When i found out he passed i was in total shock! He was always there for me he would go to my sofball games...Read More » ”
3 of 30 | Posted by: bailey - beebe, AR

“Larry is one of the finest men I have known. Such a presence as his will surely leave a void that can never be filled in the lives of those whom he...Read More » ”
4 of 30 | Posted by: Jim & Peggy Abshure - Beebe, AR

“Lanora Eula and I will miss Larry very much as will he be missed by family, relatives & friends. We have known Larry all of his life. We always...Read More » ”
5 of 30 | Posted by: Uncle Henry & Aunt Eula - TX

“CLASSMATE & FRIEND ”
6 of 30 | Posted by: TOMMY MORRISON - PRESCOTT, AR

“Lenora and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen you through this time of saddness. Larry will be deeply missed by all...Read More » ”
7 of 30 | Posted by: Harold & Jeanie Zbierski - Lonoke, AR

“I'm saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Larry was a great man. His service to his country and many years of serving the Beebe community will be...Read More » ”
8 of 30 | Posted by: Robbie J Stroud Jr. - Beebe, AR

“Bill and I worked with Larry at Remington for several years. Larry was a kind and caring person ”
9 of 30 | Posted by: Bill and Joyce Scarborough - AR

“A good friend who will be missed. Praying for all his family.. ”
10 of 30 | Posted by: Katie Moore Hellums - Beebe, AR

“We are so sorry for your loss. We know Larry fought for as long he could. Your family is in our prayers. May the Lord and friends comfort you...Read More » ”
11 of 30 | Posted by: Brad and Cindy Furlow - Cabot, AR

“We are so sorry for your loss. He kept a lot of us out of trouble in our teenage years. Every time I seen him in town he always smiled and said hi. ...Read More » ”
12 of 30 | Posted by: Chad and Tonya Wells - Beebe, AR

“To the family of Larry J. Johnson May the God of all comfort, comfort you in his word at Psalms 147:3 "He is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is...Read More » ”
13 of 30 | Posted by: Mrs. Ganaway - Little Rock, AR

“Mr Larry will be greatly missed. He was Grandpa to both Justin and Bailey. I would walk in the the Johnson's to pick up the kids and hear Lanora yell...Read More » ”
14 of 30 | Posted by: Derek, Holli, Justin, Bailey Browning - AR

“We are so sorry for your loss, Larry was a great guy, he will be missed by many.my kids Jason and Ann used to come home from town, and talk about him...Read More » ”
15 of 30 | Posted by: Barbara and Gary Jones and Family - AR

“We all know Larry you put up a fight like no one else I have ever known!! A person can take and do just so much to stay with his loved ones. Your...Read More » ”
16 of 30 | Posted by: Gene and Harriet - El Paso, AR

“I will always remember how sweet Larry was to know. He always had a kind word and a funny story. It was such an honor to know him. May God's Peace be...Read More » ”
17 of 30 | Posted by: Gwen Roe Way - Humnoke, AR

“Lenora,we are so sorry to hear about Larry. He will be truly missed by alot of us who knew him and worked with him at Beebe Police Department for...Read More » ”
18 of 30 | Posted by: cathy jackson - Beebe, AR

“We have so many fond memories of Larry from Bible Doctrine Church--- him sitting on the bench in front of the building with a greeting to all as they...Read More » ”
19 of 30 | Posted by: Dub and Joyce Blackwood - AR

“Even though doctors say it's coming, we're never ready to see death claim our loved one. There is just never enough 'time'. My heart was heavy...Read More » ”
20 of 30 | Posted by: Lena Logue - Beebe, AR - friend

“Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and...Read More » ”
21 of 30 | Posted by: Bobby and Marlene Bevill - AR

“Our sympathy goes out to the entire Johnson family. We have been praying for you, but will add prayers to those. God bless you all, Dr. John...Read More » ”
22 of 30 | Posted by: Dr. John Scheel - Beebe, AR

“To my "Bubble"..... I smile typing that, as it reminds me of our time together when I was just a little girl. I was trying to call you "Bubba",...Read More » ”
23 of 30 | Posted by: Tim & Renee Miller - Tampa, FL

“Mrs. Johnson & family, I'm sorry for your loss. My mother worked with him at Remington, and we were friends for many years. Larry will be greatly...Read More » ”
24 of 30 | Posted by: Terri Weatherstone - Beebe, AR

“Lenora and family...I am sorry to hear of Larrys passing. Praying for Gods comfort and strength for you in the days ahead. ”
25 of 30 | Posted by: Joan Strayhorn - Beebe, AR

“Brian, Vicky, Rodney, Sid and Betty are like family to us. Robert, of course, knew Larry for years whereas, I was only privileged to meet him twice....Read More » ”
26 of 30 | Posted by: Robert, Geraldine, Jim White and Renee Minicozzi - AR

“Lora and Michael, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Leah Reynolds Memorial...Read More » ”
27 of 30 | Posted by: Leah Reynolds - Sheridan, AR

“Larry has been a wonderful nephew for my and his whole life.O'Neal would have been so proud of him and now they can meet in heaven.What a wonderful...Read More » ”
28 of 30 | Posted by: Ann Edwards Lucas - Jacksonville, AR

“My condolences to Lenora, John, Lora, Melinda and family. Larry was such a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers and...Read More » ”
29 of 30 | Posted by: Mandy Slaughter - Beebe, AR

“We will miss Larry so. At church and at baseball games for the grandchildren. Your quiet funny comments always made us laugh. God took a wonderful...Read More » ”
30 of 30 | Posted by: Larry and Sharon Woods - Ward, AR


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Larry J. Johnson, 64, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born July 9, 1947 in Beebe. Larry went to be with the Lord on June 28th 2012. Larry was a Vietnam veteran, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and bBrother. He was a member of the Union Valley Baptist Church of Beebe, Arkansas. Larry was a resident of Beebe for over 50 plus years; a highly respected individual who had a loving and caring heart for everyone. After 35 years of dedicated service, Larry retired from Remington Arms of Lonoke, Arkansas. Larry also served his community for 17 years as a part-time police officer for the Beebe Police Department. Larry's smile, love and compassion for his family and friends will be greatly missed.
Larry is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, Dave & Mary Johnson as well as Henry & Maggie Edwards, as well as his step-father, James W. Wallace.
Larry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lenora Johnson; mother and stepfather, Gerri & Joseph Green; father and stepmother, Sid & Betty Johnson; children, John & Amy Johnson, Laura and Mike Fones and Melinda Nash; grandchildren, Braedon, Cole, Kinleigh Johnson; Kearsten & Marissa Fones; sister and brother-in-law Mary Ellen and John Matte of Louisiana as well as sister and brother-in-law Renee and Tim Miller of Florida; brother and sister-in-law Brian and Vicky Johnson and brother Rodney Johnson.
"Dad, we know that you are going to a much better place.... where we shall all meet again".
Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Union Valley Baptist Church, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.