Lawrence Wayne “Larry” Johnson, age 86, of LaGrange, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice. He was born on May 3, 1932 to the late Paul Johnson and Verdie Mae Smith Johnson in LaGrange. Mr. Lawrence loved the outdoors, he loved to dance and never met a stranger. He worked at Milliken and Company as a Lab Technician.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Paul Stanley Johnson; sisters, Marshal Baxter and Kathryn Beacham.

Survivors include his sister, Tina Perryman; nephew, Steve Perryman; nieces, Vicki Beacham, Stephanie Busby, Paulet Perryman, Connie Perryman; cousins, Syvil Cole, Glenna Talbert; friends, Carol Payne Sandefur, Marian Payne Dixon, Anita Payne Laney; caregiver, Russell Pilgrim; extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be announced after the holidays. Online condolences may be sent through our website, HigginsFuneralHomes.com. Higgins LaGrange Chapel Funeral Home, (706) 884-7117.