Lawrence Johnson

January 4, 1944 - May 11, 2020

Lawrence William Johnson, 75, of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania passed away on May 11th, 2020 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of Conshohocken High School. “Larry”, Snake” or “Coach J” as he was fondly known, worked for KenCrest Social Services in the 70s before moving to Vermont where he coached basketball at both the High School & College levels. Coach Larry was very passionate about the education of young people, especially young black men from underprivileged communities. During his coaching career he also worked with both the 76ers and Boston Celtics Youth Basketball Camps before returning to Philadelphia to coach at Abington Friends School. Larry was also a Deejay for a local Vermont radio station and was known as L.J. the Deejay. He loved to sing, dance and play the bongos and often sat in with the musical group The Trammps. Larry is survived by two Daughters, Lori Sartor(Karl) of Collegeville, PA, Sophia Johnson of Conshohocken, PA, a Life Partner Georgia Johnson (McGuigan) of Lansdale, PA, a Sister Shirley Waters(Bob) of Norristown, PA, seven Grandchildren, two Great-Grandchildren and a host of Cousins, Nieces and Nephews who he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his Mother Ruth (Beatty) Lewis and James Lewis, a sister Gladys Brown and a daughter Karen N. Johnson. The Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind words and condolences. Larry will be greeted in Heaven by many Family members and close Friends. A private service will be held by the Family.