Freeman has been in banking 75 yearsFor most people, retirement comes after anywhere from 30 to 45 years in the labor force.It’s usually just a few dedicated individuals that eventually gain recognition for 50 or more years of service in their chosen career or profession.For Elwood Freeman, an award recognizing 50 years in banking came from the Texas Bankers Association in 1996.But that certainly didn’t mean his career was coming to an end.Not even close. He just kept on working. This Friday, representatives from the Texas Bankers Association will be in Lamesa to again recognize Freeman, president of Lamesa National ...