Larry Norvell Johnson was born to the parentage of the late James Ray Thompson and Rosie Lee Johnson-Thompson. He was raised in Dallas, Tx where he attended Dallas IDS.

Larry worked for Howard Construction Company before moving to Bremond,Texas. He attended Powell Memorial C.O.G.I.C until his health failed him.

He was preceded in death by his father James Ray Thompson, mother Rosie Lee Thompson and sister Marva Ruth Marshall.

Larry leaves in mourning (2) daughters:Lakedra Stancill and Lakeitcha; (4) grandchildren: Aniyah, Jazavion, Christian and Neveah; (6) brothers: Dennis (Sharon) Thompson, of Hearne, TX, Alvin (Shirley) Johnson of Dallas, TX, Carnell Thompson of Oakland, CA, Michael Thompson, Darrly (Pamela) Watley of Dallas, TX and Duncan (Sharon) Thompson of Bryan, TX; (4) sisters: Shelia (Howard) Holland, Cassandra Thompson, LaWanda (Albert) Morgan all of Dallas, TX and Barbara Clater of Jacksonville, TX; (1) aunt Della Scott of Los Angles, CA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.