Larry L. Johnson
April 6, 1948 ~ November 2, 2016
Larry L. Johnson, 68, of Princeton died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born April 6, 1948, in Princeton, the son of LaVern and Phyllis Johnson. He married his wife, Jill A. Johnson, on Nov. 1997, in Princeton. She survives. He graduated from Walnut Community High School in 1966. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Illinois in 1970. After college Larry moved to Princeton and worked as a loan officer for Citizens First National Bank. He left the bank to return to a lifelong love of farming and was also a commodity broker. He was a past chairman of the Board of Directors at Perry Memorial Hospital. Larry was a member of the Hampshire Colony Church of Princeton, where he served as a past treasurer. Survivors include his parents, two stepchildren, Ryan Jeralds of Herrin and Kedra (Ron) Potocnik of Chicago; four grandchildren; four sisters, Penny (Kris) Lauritzen, Sharon (John) VanLanduit, Kayla (Steve) Subaric and CaraLee (Craig) Guinn; one brother, Roger (Dana) Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Holland Johnson; his paternal grandparents, Carl and Ella Johnson; and his maternal grandparents, Elma and Dorothy McElvania. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Grant- Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Karl Johnson officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.
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To my dear big brother,
Thank you for all the “got your 6” events in my life adventure.
You respected the me I have become as well as the roads I had to travel to get here.
Love You Forever, Kayla, Stevo and all of the pack here at the house(4 cats and 1 dog)
Jill, so so sorry….what a great guy. He will be missed by many. We are sending prayers and caring thoughts to you.
Don and Linda
Jill, I am so shocked and so sorry. Moody was a brother and a true friend…I will remember him always.
Jill, we are so very sorry to hear of Larrys passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill, I am sorry to learn of Larry’s passing. When ever I ran into Larry he always took the time to visit n make you feel good.
Like they say in Herrin…” He was a Good Egg ” !
Jill: We are so very shocked and saddened by Larry’s passing. We looked forward to future golf games where we girls would try to beat those guys!! We did get lucky and beat them once! We had a lot of fun! Our condolences to you and all your family. Remember the good times!
Jill so sorry to hear if there is anything I can do please feel free to give me a call 815-326-2772
So very sorry Jill to hear about Larry’s untimely passing. We will keep you and Larry in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry and shocked to hear about Larrys passing . Sending love and prayers your way. Let me know if I can be there for you in any way.
Aunt Marie
So sorry to hear about Larry, He was a great friend and we will miss him very much. From his friends in Florida
Jill, Ryan, Kedra, and grandkids –
Larry Johnson came into our lives around 20 years ago, through you all. We loved him instantly, and he and our son Nick became great buddies. As years passed, memories piled up – we will never forget him. Our condolences to the entire family – we hope you find peace, and that your memories will give you comfort, and eventually joy.
Carla, David, and Nick Hays
Herrin, Illinois
I am very sorry for your loss. Larry was a classmate of mine at Walnut.
Jill we are saddened to hear about Uncle Larry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Jill~We are deeply saddened by your loss of Larry. You two were so good together. I know you will miss him deeply. Please know friends are praying. Sending love and prayers to you.
So sorry for your loss of Larry, he was a very good friend & farming neighbor.
He will be missed in Deer Park Township.
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about your loss of Larry. I knew Larry in our college days and lived together our last semester. Lots of great memories during that time. Larry was a man of integrity – top touch. God Bless you and your family during this time.
Dearest Jill,
So sorry to hear of my big cousin Larry’s passing. Many warm childhood memories will stay with me forever and the thoughtfulness of seeing you and Larry at my father’s service. I am thinking of you and the family. My love and sympathy to all.
Jill, My Thought’s and Prayer’s are with You, Your Friends, Family & Loved One’s – This Day & As Alway’s! May God Bless & Ease Your Suffering…. Your Friend