Larry Johnson

February 2, 1959 - January 23, 2021

Larry Johnson was born on February 2, 1959 in Independence, Louisiana, to Sam and Lillie Mae Johnson. He was baptized by Reverend Clay at Oakland Baptist Church in Kenner, Louisiana.

Larry was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System, which is where he met his future wife, Robin Coleman. Larry and Robin were united in holy matrimony on July 9, 1977. God blessed them with three daughters, Shuntreice Nicole (Johnson) McRae born in November 1978, Chantae Lakeisha (Johnson) O'Connor born in September 1986 and Ashley Jeannette (Johnson) Carlisle born in June 1989.

On August 12, 1977, he joined the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps, he served as a Marine Security Guard, Supply Admin/Ops Chief, and a Warehouse Chief. He earned many awards and medals to include the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Rifle Marksman Badge, Pistol Marksman Badge, Letter of Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and many more. On November 30, 1997, Larry retired from the United States Marine Corps.

After retiring from the Marine Corps, Larry earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Management. For the last twenty years until his death, Larry worked for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). He was recently promoted to GS-13 Deputy Business Relationship Manager at DLA Headquarters. Larry was excited about his new role and very proud of this accomplishment.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shuntreice Nicole (Johnson) McRae; grandmother, Eltie McGown Denomes and grandfather, Reverend Levi Denomes.

Larry leaves behind to cherish his memories, his dedicated and devoted wife of 43 ½ years, Robin Johnson; daughters, Chantae and Ashley; sons-in-law, Jack and Matthew; mother, Lillie Mae Johnson; siblings, Lee Roy, David, Charles, Sandra and Gloria Lee; sisters-in-law, Diane, Rosie, Yolanda, Dana Coleman, Deborah Coleman and Darlene Lowe; brothers-in-law, Richard Paul Johnson, Sr., Charles Coleman, Ronnie Coleman and Troy Jones; mother-in-law, Audrey Mae Coleman Jones; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

A viewing will be held at the United States Marine Memorial Chapel (Marine Corps Base Quantico ), on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at 11:30 AM.