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A celebration of his life will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant, WI, 53403, on Monday, August 21, 2017, 12:00 p.m., with Prophetess Dorothy Jackson officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
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James Russell Freeman Sr. age 62, passed away peacefully in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
James was born on December 23, 1954, in Racine, WI to the late Finest Freeman Jr. and O.T. (nee: Wray) Freeman.
He was a 1973 graduate of Washington Park High School. After high school he attended UW-Platteville and UW-Parkside majoring in education. He met his late wife, Wenonah (Miller) Freeman in junior high school. She was the love of his life. They were united in marriage on February 8, 1985.
He was a very hard worker. He was employed by Case from 1978 until 1981. In 1982 he moved to Madison, WI. After more than 25 years of service, he retired from the City of Madison.
James was a very kindhearted and easy-going person. Family was very important to him. He was a very devoted father. His grandchildren were his greatest love. His many interests included; spending time with family members, gambling, enjoying the lake, canoeing and watching movies and the news on television. His favorite holiday was the fourth of July. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his children; Sharon Hudson (Ron White) of Atlanta, GA, Toni Hoefferle of West Covina, CA, James Jr.(Tina)Freeman of Belmont, WI, Daryl (Pam) Freeman of DeForest, WI, David (Angie)Freeman of Sun Prairie, WI, Angela Freeman (Claude Golden) of Madison, WI and Jonathan Wray of Charlotte, NC; loving mother, O.T. Freeman; siblings Don(Jane) Freeman of Stoughton, WI, Willie Freeman and Denise Freeman both of Racine, WI; mother in-law, Ethel Smith, sister-in-law Cynthia (James) Ryan, brothers-in-law; Lloyd (Camille) Williams and Richard Williams, both of Racine; and 14 grandchildren. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Wenonah; their daughter, Kimberly; father, Finest Freeman Jr.; grandparents, Finest Sr. and Eteria Freeman, McKinley and Janie Wray; father-in-law George Smith and sister-in law; Debbie Cozzi and host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home at 4600 County Line Road on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Richard Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
James jr says
Miss him
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending our condolences & sympathy to the Freeman family.
Deborah Sims McClain says
The Sims Family Would Like To Extend Their Deepest Condolences To The Freeman And Wray Families. We Will Keep You In Our Prayers.
Wanda Smith says
Peacefully rest James…God knew best..💜
Becky Gehrke says
May memories of James and the love of family surround you all and give you strength in the days ahead.
With love!
Lisa & Jerome Herring says
Our sympathy to the Freeman Family. James really did have a warm and kind ❤️ He will be missed by all that knew him. We miss and Love you all.
Lisa & Jerome Herrinf says
Our Sympathy to the Freeman Family. James really did have a warm and kind heart. He will be missed by all of us. Love you all ❤️
Anonymous says
The Davidson Family sends our deepest sympathy for the Freeman in the lost of there father Brother. Best friend. . Valencia Davidson Tucker
Valencia Davidson Tucker says
The Davidson Family sends our deepest sympathy for the Freeman in the lost of there father Brother. Best friend. . Valencia Davidson Tucker
Sally Cobbler and family says
Sorry for your loss..James and the Freeman family were my neighbor as we grew up on mead st..Love you James, RIPIH..always in my heart❤..Prayers going to the Freeman family..God Bless😍😍
Angela Michelle Freeman says
Love you so much DAD!! Miss you SO much! I would do anything to have you here again. I know you are with our mom. Hopefully talking about all the things you’ve wanted to tell her since she’s been gone. You both will live forever in my heart, I will keep your memory alive with Michael. Love you!
Daris J Hodges says
Our deepest and sincerest condolences are extended to the Freeman and Wray family. May God comfort you during your time of need.
Joyce Shelton Smith says
Praying for family and love ones. Rip
The Hicks Fam says
R.I.P.
Brenda A says
This is so late but I just found out tgat James has passed I am so sorry. RIP my freind
Brenda Allen says
This is so late but I just found out tgat James has passed I am so sorry. RIP my freind