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Obituary For Larry Wayne Freeland

Larry Freeland, 68, departed this life on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Funeral service on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 2608 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC., at 1:00 pm., visitation service from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

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Getting old is a "b_ _ _ _." I missed putting my name on the last message (put name before candle). I think of Duke a lot, so miss him and his crazy dry humor. He would say things you wouldn't quite understand until the last part of the story or punchline, then you laugh like crazy. I remember walking home (up Lawson St) from CC Spaulding Elementary and we would stop at this lady's big tree and driveway and he had us speak some kind of language where you had to put a letter in front of every word. We thought we were "cool." Miss you Duke and always will. I know you have them laughing in heaven. Anita Cox Cobbs

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I think of Duke a lot, so miss him and his crazy dry humor. He would say things you wouldn't quite understand until the last part of the story or punchline, then you laugh like crazy. I remember walking home (up Lawson St) from CC Spaulding Elementary and we would stop at this lady's big tree and driveway and he had us speak some kind of language where you had to put a letter in front of every word. We thought we were "cool." Miss you Duke and always will. I know you have them laughing in heaven

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Condolences to the family of "Duke" Freeland, a very Passionate Man and Friend. May God Bless and be with you at a time such as this. Rev. James M. Lawson

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A great man with an even bigger Heart

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Rest well Sir Duke! Candy Wright

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May God comfort you in our time of sorrow. "Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in kindrid love; the fellowship of Christian minds is like to that above. When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again." Love, Cousin Elaine & family.

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To the family of Larry Freeland, you are in my prayers. May God be with you in your time of sorry. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." NLT Blessings, Min. Yolanda Mangum

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To the entire Freeland family. My heart is indeed heavy and I send my sincere condolences to you all on the transition of your loved one, my friend and fellow Hillside classmate of 1968, Mr. Larry "Duke" Freeland. My prayer is that God will comfort, strengthen and keep us all now and in the days to come. Sincerely Floretta L. Walls

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To the family of Larry duke Freeland i send my heartfelt condolences and you're in my prayers! Duke and i became friends in 1977 at Nccu he will be greatly missed.sincerely Grace golden Whitfield

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Our deepest sympathy to the Freeland family. We loved and admired Larry very much. He was an amazing father and friend. We became fast friends 25 years ago and he always had a smile and a good joke. He will be truly missed. Love, Reggie and Shelly

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My condolences to your family. "Duke" was/is one of my oldest and best friends. I'm so sorry that I won't be there for his going home celebration. I pray that he is now resting in God's perfect peace, and that your family will be comforted by His presence during your time of mourning. Aaron Smith

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To the Freeland family, "Duke" will always have a special place in the hearts of The Ram II Chapter OF Groove Phi Groove at UNC. He was our Asst. DP and "Billy Bryson" was our DP. They have been reunited. Duke will be sorely missed. RIP Groover!

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Condolences to Larry Freeland's family and friends, Larry was a great father and could find laughter in anything. Larry will be missed. He made the most boring situa fun. Love and prayers are with you always.

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My deepest sympathy to Larry Daughter. V. Jackson

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To the family of Fellowman Larry "Duke" Freeland, I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Duke will always be remembered as honorable and caring Fellowman with great loyalty and dedication to all who surrounded him. Yours Truly: Fellowman Todd "Savior Faire" Johnson. # 6 Spring '77 Unfinished Business Line

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Sending condolences to the Freeman family in the passing of Bro. Larry Freeman. We worked together at Northern Telecom and attended West Durham Church together. Praying that you will find comfort in knowing that Larry was loved and appreciated by many. May God continue to keep you in His care. Chester A. Bobo,III

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To the family of Larry "Duke" Freeland, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I know him well from our " Hillside High School Class of 68". He was smart, fun, played in the Band, and was friend to all that knew him. May your hearts rest easy as you go through this time of sorry. Jackie Ruffin-Adams, McKeesport, Pa.

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There are NO words that could ever truly express OUR sentiment and sense of loss for the passing of OUR Asst. DOP, Fellowman and dear good frend Larry 'Cool Hand Duke' Freeland. A mentor, confidant and yes, even a teacher is gone from US, and WE; the community, indeed all of creation are lessened by it. To the family;as long as the memory of Larry's essence remain in your and OUR hearts and minds, his spirit and soul will be with US eternal. Rest In Peace Groove Phi. -Dirty Dozen, spr.76 Groove Phi Groove,SFI. NCCU/Eagle Chapter

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Duke was the kind of person that when you spot each other on "the yard", you'd both start smiling 'cause you know you're both in for some good laughs. I don't remember ever seeing Larry without a smile. . .and I never met a Freeland that I didn't like. Teddy, my thoughts and prayers are yours. Monika Gunn-Holloway, NCCU '76

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On behalf of the Paul (Sugar) Stroud family we would like to offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of “Duke”. He was a fellow Groove brother that we were very fond of. May your family find comfort in your faith, family and friends during this difficult time. Sincerely Shelly Mason Stroud

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The Raleigh Graduate Chapter of SWING PHI SWING SFI send our deepest sympathies to our beloved BROTHER DUKE! We worked closely with DUKE for many many years and we learned so much from him. He was passionate about GROOVE. We know that he is at peace. We loved him!

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We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are in our prayers. Larry was a very sweet neighbor and will dearly be missed. If there’s anything we can do please let us know. Sending hugs and prayers, sincerely your Neighbors Cheryl, Vivian and Cole, black Labrador.

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To the family of Fellowman "Duke" Freeland, please know that the Nation of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. join together in the spirit of brotherhood to share in what we know is a tremendous loss. May the peace of God find its way into your hearts and our prayers of comfort find their way into what we know will be difficult days ahead. Should you need us, do not hesitate to call us. #23 of 24 - Spring '77 - The Unfinished Business - JL Harper

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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