August 5, 1926 – August 08, 2024
Lauren ‘Larry’ Deems Black, 98, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Indiana University Bloomington Hospital. Lauren was born on August 5, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Gilbert F. Black and Myrtle Deems Black. On August 10, 1950, he married Anne Pigman.
Lauren graduated from Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana. He was passionate about biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. However, he found his calling in sales. He sold insurance and enjoyed engaging with his clients. Lauren loved spending time with family, his pets, and his First Presbyterian Church family in Bedford.
Lauren never met a stranger and was always kind and generous to those in need.
He is preceded in death by his wife; two children, Lauren D. Black Jr. and Kathryn Freeman; his parents; and his brother.
Surviving to cherish Lauren’s memory are his daughters, Carol Durrell of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Sara Black of Bloomington, Indiana; grandchildren, Lauren D. Black III, Kyle Rechlicz, Alec C. Durrell, Elisabeth Brown, Benjamin Rodriguez, Nathan Freeman and Laura Freeman; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford. Cremation will follow, and burial will be at a later date.
In place of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Larry’s memory to the Bloomington Animal Shelter or the Bloomington Community Kitchen.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
