Larry Dean Johnson, 76, died Jan. 2, 2026.

He was born Jan. 14, 1949 to Lawrence and Lorinda (Cole) Johnson.

He married Linda Whiteley July 23, 1971. She survives.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country.

Upon returning to the U.S., he worked on oilfield derricks then later started his own businesses, Johnson Services and Johnson Pool Services. He later worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight.

He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, doing yard work, and traveling to Branson, Mo. He was also a bit of a jokester with his family and friends.

Survivors also include son, Stacy Johnson and wife, Tracy; sisters, Lorna Hill and Velma Durre; three grandchildren: Jordan, Whitney, and Makyla; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeff Johnson; grandson, Taylor Siegrist; five brothers: Lawrence Johnson, Don Johnson, Bill Johnson, Carl Johnson, and Glen Johnson; and sisters, Leona Cohenour and Pauline Hammond.

• Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal, with Rev. Jeff Mitchell presiding.

Burial will take place at the Liberal City Cemetery, with Military Honors conducted.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Shriner's Hospital, or the Wounded Warriors Project in care of Miller Mortuary PO Box 826 Liberal, KS 67905-0826.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.