BURGAW — It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Larry Williams Johnson, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born March 13, 1941, in Duplin County, the son of Eusebieus Williams Johnson and Mary Weise Wells Johnson.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Wells.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 62 happy years, Joann Hester Johnson; brothers, Joel Johnson (Jan) and Delana Johnson (Kay); many nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; and numerous other extended family members all of whom loved Larry.
He retired from NC Department of Corrections as maintenance director, working many years in Pender County. Larry served proudly in the US Air Force.
In past years Larry and Joann were active members of Burgaw Baptist Church where Larry filled many roles for the betterment of the church. Most recently he was an active member of Grace Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, served as a deacon, as well as many other leadership roles. Most of all Larry lived his life with his Christian beliefs as his daily guide. Larry’s quiet faith and thankfulness for all his blessings spoke clearly to family and friends.
Larry was a master craftsman being proficient in wood working, crafting many beautiful items made from wood. He was an avid outdoorsman always finding time for hunting, fishing, and excavating Indian arrowheads. Larry was known for his wisdom, thoughtfulness, and humility, and for his great devotion to his family, loyalty to friends and faithful service to his church.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with funeral service beginning at 20 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
Larry lived his life by a simple creed: Do justice, love your neighbor and walk humbly with God. Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into your rest.
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