July 7, 2020
Lawrence Frederick Galten age 61 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1958 in Savannah, GA to his parents, the late Robert Frank and Sherry Ann Galten. Lawrence was a member of Outreach Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a factory worker. He is survived by 2 children, Malia (Scott) Kowitt of Chandler, AZ and Alan (Nicole) Galten of Bellemont, AZ; 3 grandchildren, Sarai Crawford, Cy Durfee and Lucy Galten. The family has honored Mr. Galten’s request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Friday July 17, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating and inurnment will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 PM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Animal Coalition, in memory of Lawrence. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.