Larry R. Johnson

Larry Richard Johnson (6 May 1944 – 30 July 1998) was an American meteorologist and military officer of the United States Air Force's Air Weather Service. He later worked as a meteorologist for Litton PRC Inc.

Early life Larry Richard Johnson was born on 6 May 1944 in Klemme, Iowa, to Minnie (née Hansen) and Harold A. Johnson. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1962. He then graduated from Mason City Junior College in 1964. In 1982, he graduated from the Air Command and Staff College. They had two daughters, Julie and Heather. He later married Laurel E.

Johnson died on 30 July 1998 at his home in Herndon, Virginia. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors.

Legacy The National Weather Association named an award after Johnson for his contributions to operational meteorology. Litton PRC and the American Meteorological Society established the Larry R. Johnson Memorial Minority Scholarship.