Larry Jerome Johnson, aged 72, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 1, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Sheila Johnson; parents, Robert Leo and Lolita Magness Johnson; aunt, Juanita Pierce; brother-in-law, Dr. David Lay.

He is survived by his sister, Yvonne Lay of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Nancy Johnson of Maryville, and Bill and Erika Johnson of College Station, Texas; step-daughter and spouse, Tisha and Ricky Thomas of Anderson, Alabama; step-son, Ben Tate of Rogersville, Alabama; niece, Heather and Shawn Kooch of Knoxville; nephew, Chad Brown of Knoxville; grandchildren, Christina Johnson and Sydney Johnson; step-grandchildren, Ashley and Jesse Hairston of Huntsville, Alabama, Alyssa and Jake Palmer of Rogersville, Alabama; nephew, Keegan Kooch of Knoxville; step-great-granddaughter, Mila Caroline; special cousin, Wanda and Jerry Hayes; and a host of family and friends.

Memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Friday, August 6, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Doug Hayes officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. Larry will be laid to rest next to his wife, Sheila, in Minor Hill Cemetery in Minor Hill, Tennessee.