Charles “Bubba” L. Freeman, 74, of Fremont, OH passed away on September 9, 2016 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1941 in Abbeville, AL to Freddie and Ruby (Carter) Freeman. He was a graduate of Henry County Training School.
Charlie married Mary Flores on February 12, 1977 and she survives. He worked at Kelsey Hayes for thirty-three years until he retired. He was a member of First Baptist Missionary Church, Fremont. He enjoyed yard work, driving and sitting outside. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Charlie is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Mary Freeman, Fremont; children, Bobbie Goodson Sharp, Fremont, Kenneth (Lillian) Johnson, Sr., New York and Charles (Nela) Hicks, Florida; siblings, Henry C. Freeman and Mary D. Freeman both of Utica, NY, Mamie D. Martin, Fremont, Bobby Freeman, Montgomery, AL, grandchildren, Shavone Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Jr., Christian Hicks, Joshua Hicks, Cameron Goodson; great grandson, Noah Hicks; special nieces, Shanté Flores, Arreyl Rapp and special nephew, Dion Flores both of Fremont and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Quincy T., George and Billy Freeman; sister, Everee McKay.
Visitation: Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E, State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Saturday, September 17, 2016; 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Missionary Church, 1697 Dickinson St., Fremont, OH with Pastor William Holmes officiating. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: American Heart Association
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Stephanie Martin
To the entire Freeman Family…our deepest condolences for your loss. Charlee was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Find comfort in knowing he is suffering no more and find joy in your memories of him.
– Stephanie & James Martin
Janie (Gonzalez) Riedmaier
Mary, my deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of Charlie. I will miss waving at him as he sat outside the house. I remember when he use to walk around the block by my house and said he couldn’t wait to get home! He will be missed but no doubt that he is out of pain and suffering and reunited with family members in Heaven.
Rest in Peace Charlie
Janie (Gonzalez) Riedmaier
Frances Castillo
Mary I am so sorry, Hugs and prayer
Trish Carter
Mary, Please know that my prayers are with you. Love Trish
Christopher Freeman
I love you Aunt Mary. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Juanita Bziley
to the freeman family you are in my prayers and may god strengthen you at this time of sorrow for he will surely be missed , hold on to God’s unchanging handJ
Linda Moreno
Mary my deepest condolences to you and your family you are all in my prayers may he rest in peace.
Harry and Deb Rapp
Mary, we are so sorry for your loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.. May your memories of Charlie guide you through this difficult time.. It is so very hard to let someone go but know that he is no longer suffering or in pain..
Irma Villarreal
My condolences to the Freeman family especially to Mary,May God bless all of you and give you strength today and everyday to come. Jack and Irma Villarreal
Maria De Leon
Mary,I’m so sorry for your loss. Your husband and you were always nice to us since our Esteban was born I will let him know please let your sister in law(from Sandusky Ave.)that we are praying for the family
Maribeth Taylor
Mary , im so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. Hugs to you & family . I’ll be praying for you.
Joe Malan
Mary,
Bubba was a good man. He always made me laugh when I saw him. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Daphanie Sewell
Mary..we are so very sorry for your loss..you are my prayers
Denise Carter
I am truly sorry for your loss, Bubba was fun, generous and always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with you and your whole family.
Myrtle (Sam's wife) Freeman
Mary,
May God provide you and your family peace in your time of sorrow. May the memories you and Bubba shared bring you comfort. Remember you can always call when you need someone to talk too. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Derrick and Anita Hines
Mary,
Derrick and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. Charlie always had that smile that was so genuine and you couldn’t help but smile too. We hope that you will find comfort, that his pain is no more.
JOANNE MERCER
To Mary and the Freeman family. I was saddened to hear the passing of Char Lee. He always had a smile. My prayers are with you and the family.
Joanne Mercer and family
betty Jenkins
Mary, to you and your family
You have our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you. Charlie was a very good friend to us. We are
keeping the Freeman Family in our thoughts and praying for your strength. Be comforted knowing that he is not suffering. Peace to you all
Nacomis and Betty Jenkins
Monica Heath
Mary, So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers..I’m sure my Dad and Charles is talking about Kelsey Hayes..
Charlene Fisher
Mary and the Freeman family,
Charlie will truly be missed. I met him in the 70s and he never changed. And i wii always look toward your house to see you all sitting by the garage.
May God peace help you thru this difficult time.
Much love to you, the Freeman family,
Charlene Davis
William Oliver
Amanda and I are praying for Mary and the entire family. As one of the many “Freeman Cousins” who are more like “brothers and sisters”than cousins, I am so proud to have been related to Charles and all of the rest of Uncle Freddie and Aunt Ruby’s children. I pray that at this time you will take comfort in knowing that Bubba was loved and respected by so many family members and friends. I also pray that you will take comfort in the many years that you all spent together as family.
Your Cousin,
Dr. William Oliver, son of Aunt Alberta Freeman
Angie Ruiz
Mary , so sorry for your Loss. May Memories and knowing he is with God bring you Comfort .God Bless.