Obituary of Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson February 09, 1949 January 11, 2021 Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me". Kinder – Larry Johnson, 71, passed away January 11, 2021. Larry Johnson was born to Samuel and Lorene Johnson in Powhatan, LA. Larry was very dedicated to the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father and brother. He was a very audit grandfather and showed everyone love in teaching us how to love; he had a great patience. If you ever met him once, you would have known him a life time. He loved to hunt with his beagles, fish, cooked for his family and enjoyed time with his beloved grand kids. He worked all his life and worked hard for his family. Brother Larry Johnson was a faithful member of Sweet Home Baptist Church in Deridder. After his marriage to Beverly Captain he joined her at Greater St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Deridder. Then in 2010 after their move to Kinder joined the newly organized beloved; Ministries Church of God in Christ under patronage of Eld. David Iles. He was later appointed to serve as Deacon and Sunday school teacher. Brother Larry said the Lord told him to prepare dinner for the pastor and wife on Sunday which he and his wife did faithfully. He loved his pastor and wife; out of his own resources he gave them an envelope each week with gas money. He was also a great encourager for the Children’s Ministry and shared his wisdom and experience every third Sunday, until his health declined. Brother Larry as he was known was dearly loved by all and will be dearly missed. Larry leaves to mourn his beautiful wife; Beverly Johnson, children; Cowana and husband Jason Davis of Deridder, LA., Courtland and husband Earnest Carter of Lake Charles, LA., Jamal Steward of Kinder, LA.; Vic Johnson and Paulette Branum, close loving friend “The Sitter”; Devan Fruge of Kinder, LA., Brothers; Elija and wife Jennifer Johnson, Daniel and wife Linda Johnson all of Texas, Sisters; Jeanie Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Shirly Smith all of Texas, and his sister Clara Johnson out of Nactito, LA. He also leaves behind his brother and sister in laws; George and wife Margie Captain, Glenn Captain, Terry and wife Mary Captain, Darly and husband Toshay Captain, Geraldine and wife Francis Lemoins. He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Lorene Esters Johnson. Funeral Service will be held at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder at 11 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 with Pastor David Iles officiating. Burial will follow in Botley Cemetery under the direction of Reed Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 8AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 until the time of the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhomeof kinder.com