Larry Kent Johnson's Obituary
Larry Johnson, 72, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital Springfield.
A private family graveside service and interment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Ben Foxworth officiating and military rites accorded by Brownstown VFW Post #9770 and Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church.
Larry Kent Johnson was born July 4, 1948, in Shobonier, the son of Jess and Sibly (Alender) Johnson. He married Linda Clydene Tate on July 7, 1968; together they shared 52 years of marriage. Larry was the Sharon Township Tax Assessor and worked at various factories over the years before retiring from Pentacle Foods in St. Elmo. Larry served his country in the US Army and was a devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Vandalia; daughter, Tricia and husband Brian Elam of Vandalia; sons, Pat Johnson and wife Amy of Vandalia, and David Johnson of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Justin, Jonah, Kacey, and Jaden; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Louella, Linda, and Sheila.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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