Lawrence Larry Melvin Freeman

Lawrence “Larry” Melvin Freeman, 74, of Nevada, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Calvary United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. A visitation will be held on Friday evening from 5-7 PM at Stevens Memorial Chapel.

Larry was born on August 18, 1938 in Rockford, IL; the son of Kenneth and Naomi Clarkson Freeman. He worked as a security watchman at Burns Security and then at ISU Disease Lab until his retirement. Larry married the love of his life, Elaine Sebert, and they had three sons.

Larry was a hard worker who loved his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, drag racing, animals and playing the slots at just about any casino he visited. Larry is remembered as a compassionate and kind man with a sense of humor. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames.

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elaine of Nevada; sons, Kevin (Joni) Freeman of Boone, Kent Freeman and Kyle Freeman, both of Nevada; a daughter, Dora Wood of Allison; 7 grandchildren, brothers, Bill (Rosie) Freeman of Las Vegas, NV, Jerry Freeman of Boone, Rick (Vicky) Freeman of Clarion, John (Colleen) Freeman of Eagle Grove; a sister, Judy (Ron) Chapman of Clarion and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Freeman and Ronnie Freeman and a sister, Patty Freeman.

As a show of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.StevensMemorialChapel.com. Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames is assisting the family.