Lawrence Clayton Alderman, age 71 of Hot Springs, died Monday, May 2, 2016 in Mabelvale, Arkansas. He was born on February 27, 1945 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Kenneth Phelps Alderman and June Galloway Alderman. Reared and receiving his early education in Elaine, Arkansas, he graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1968. As a mechanical engineer, he began a 35 year career with Reynolds Metals Company, working at the Patterson Plant in Arkadelphia for 18 years, then relocating to Massena, New York in 1986, from where he retired. Lawrence and his wife moved to Hot Springs in 2006. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs, and attended the Scouting the Divine Sunday School Class. Lawrence was a doting grandfather.

His survivors include his wife Elizabeth Ann Fuhrman Alderman to whom he was married on January 29, 1967; his children, Louis Alderman (Cassie) of Bryant, Arkansas, and Simon Alderman (Cynthia) of Thomasville, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Zane Clayton Alderman and Rebekah Smith; a sister, Carrie June Harper of Monette, Arkansas; sisters-in-law, Raquel Alderman, Lillie Fuhrman and Betty Fuhrman; brothers-in-law, Larry Fuhrman (Correne), Leland Fuhrman (Marian), and Gary Fuhrman (Sue), and a host of nieces and nephews.

Lawrence was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Alderman, and two granddaughters, Ansley and Adley Alderman.

A memorial service will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, May 6, 2016 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, with Reverend Michael Mattox officiating. A reception will follow the service. Lawrence's ashes will be interred in the church's columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs.

Arrangements are under the direction of J. A. Funk Funeral Home, Malvern.

Online condolences may be made via jafunkfuneralhome.com.