Larry Johnson, 68, passed away at Dell Seton Medical Center on Friday, June 18, 2021. Services will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Friends are cordially invited to come in and visit with the family from one o’clock to six p.m. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home Chapel, 6100 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas. The celebration of life will be officiated by Pastor Bonnie McKinstry at 6pm. A reception will be held in the adjacent foyer afterwards.
Larry was born to Betty Johnson Murphy and Gene Johnson in Victoria Texas on March 3, 1953. He graduated from Stroman High School in 1971 and moved to Austin after graduation. For the last 23 years he has worked for Horiba Instruments.
In 1987, he met the love of his life, EJ Garcia at a Mexican restaurant called Ninfa’s. Larry and EJ shared a life of 34 years together in Austin, Texas.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Gene Johnson and Betty Murphy. He is survived by his Life Partner EJ Garcia and a sister, Saunnie (Alan) Ellis; nephews Steven (Amanda) Ellis; great nephews, Katie, Kyle, Kehlani in Cuero, Texas, Jason (Gabi) Ellis, Breann, Samantha, Cain in Victoria, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Austin, Texas (PVA.org) and the ASPCA which Larry supported for many years.
