4 years already ....God Bless ! L J keep rocking in heaven 🙏🏼🇺🇸

Larry was as humble as he was talented. True icon of the music industry, but never let it go to his head. Friended Larry at the legendary Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, and got to know him. When they played in Hampton, Iowa quite a few years later, he remembered my name.  .38 Special was great about signing autographs and greeting fans after their shows. I took a picture for a family with the band as they were just getting on the bus, but accidentally hit the erase button deleting their picture and felt horrible, Larry seen what I did and got all the members to come back off the bus and take another pic. RIP   LJ

Condolences from Mendota, IL to all of Larry’s family and friends.  Being a fan of 38 Special, one of the most fan friendly bands ever, I  have seen many of their concerts over the years. I was fortunate enough to meet and talk to all the guys several times after shows. Larry was always kind and fun to talk to, and we had a few  conversations about NASCAR that I enjoyed. RIP Larry.

LJ,My Viking Brother .... You will be missed...we had some good talk’s and laugh’s on the show day’s and on the bus....God Bless 🇺🇸❤️Your Friend RJ

So sorry for your loss.   Sending sympathies and condolences.    

I saw 38 special several times and I thought LJ was the greatest bass player. He will be sadly missed. To 38 Special Larry is with God now rocking heaven with Ronnie. Larry I will miss you dearly.


Fly High Larry, you're with the Free Birds now...R.I.P.

Larry was One of the Nicest guys you Could ever Meet, He traveled the World with his Music but never let that stop him from being a Simple Man that would take time for any and all  So glad for your friendship larry and May you Rest in your Rewards up in Heaven.  !!!!

Thanks for the music and thanks for the memories.  Rockin into the night one last time.  RIP

I met Larry in 1998, when 38 Special played in Springfield, Virginia. The first thing I said to him was, "You guys sounded great. Now tell me about your time in Lynyrd Skynyrd"! Lol. Being a die hard fan of Skynyrd and Southern Rock, I was eager to learn from a founding member about their early days, recordings, and of course my hero Ronnie Van Zant. He answered questions, signed autographs, and over a period of time I considered him a friend. His passing touched me personally, he will be missed by friends and fans worldwide. Rest In Peace LJ, I was honored to have met you!

38 Special will always be one of my favorite bands. I grew up as a child listening to the magical sounds this band produced. Thank you so much for being a special part in my life with your music and the talent you provide


No words....A great loss for The Family and Us Fans...Our Hearts are filled with sadness but knowing He will be in that Angel Band now forever with Ronnie n otbers...Till We Meet Again
🎸Fly Free On Those Angel Wings🎸 


My Condolences to the family 
Mr Junstrom.thank you for the music and sharing your life with us yoir fans 
He was loved and will be missed 

RIP Larry and prayers for the family. Being a bass player, I have always admired and respected Larry. We shared another interest Amateur Radio. What a choice for vanity call sign K4EB. “Excellent Bass” was an avid description. He was a great ambassador for the hobby of Amateur Radio and the same for music. Rest In Peace and 73, DE Milton W4FWP

As a fan of both Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, Larry will always be remembered as an essential member of the Skynyrd family but our memories will never replace the sorrow his immediate family are currently feeling.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Junstrom family. 

RIP LJ, you will never be forgotten! Prayers go out to your family, band mates, friends and fans! Sure is an awesome band in Heaven!

My prayers and thoughts are with the family.  I have seen 38 Special over 30 times since 1982 and met Larry in the fall of 1995 at Michigan State University prior to the band playing there . What a nice man. I was sad when he left 38 Special and really appreciated what a great bass player he was. One of the best that I ever heard. He was so underrated,  but his true fans and music lovers really were blessed to see and hear him play. God bless you Larry.  You will definitely be missed and you left a lasting impression through your music to all.

As  a fan of 38 Special for many years,  I was lucky enough to see many concerts and meet the most fan friendly band ever. LJ was such a good guy to talk to.  Condolences to his family and friends.  RIP LJ.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. I live in Biloxi, Mississippi and have always been a  .38 Special fan. I never missed a show, when I knew they were playing locally. But I pray God will give y’all strength, during this time and know you are in our prayers. 🙏

Larry and I were good friends on Ham Radio. We had many great times talking on 3945. I did get to visit Larry at his place at the lake house. I know Larry knew a  lot of people, and I can tell you, he would help any one of them that he knew. He was a friendly person and love his music. I know I will miss him very much.
Jerry Gentile
N4HOQ

Larry:  You were always kind, approachable, and generous with your fans.  When you would see me you would smile, shake my hand and remember my name.  Rest in Peace, my friend.  May the Good Lord be with your family and friends during this trying time of Bereavement.  I know that you are with fellow musicians now in Heaven, and am quite sure that you will all be "SOUTHERN ROCKING" behind Saint Peters "PEARLY GATES" for the rest of "ETERNITY".  Donald R Sr, Terri L., Melissa Oakley, and Donald Jr, Dugan.  May God Bless...

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L.J. is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Thania Junstrom; step-son, Jason Brown; brothers: John and Bill Junstrom; and host of extended family and friends.

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Lawrence Edward Junstrom

June 22, 1949 – October 5, 2019

Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home

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