Lawrence Norvell
Lawrence "Larry" Norvell, 86, of Manhattan, died June 29, 2006.
Born Jan. 13, 1920, at West Medford, Mass., he was the son of the Rev. Philip D. and Amy (Reeve) Norvell.
On May 29, 1943, he married Joy Socolofsky at Marion.
He was a music educator, retiring in 1985 after 36 years with Manhattan public schools, USD 383.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Joy of Manhattan; daughter, Nancy Fruetel of Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Mark Norvell of Tulsa, Okla., Bruce Norvell of Atlanta, Ga., and Gary Norvell of Takoma Park, Md.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held July 3 at First United Methodist Church, Manhattan, with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating.
Burial will be at a later date at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
