He is survived by his wife, Diane DeFreese; sons, Harry Loyd Jr. (Tyla), Scott Monroe (Jamie), Nimon Paul (Jill), Jacob Elliot (Morgan), and Bryan David Workley (Samantha); 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two more on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George William DeFreese and Lela Cymbeline Addington DeFreese; and daughter, Chryss Workley.
There will be a memorial service held for Harry at Kilgroe Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19, beginning at 7:00pm with visitation to begin at 5:00pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgoefh.com for the DeFreese family.