W.B. Freeman
June 4, 1934 ~ April 22, 2008
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
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Wesley Burgin, "W.B." Freeman, 73, of 1010 Gouges Branch Rd., Leicester, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
A native of Madison Co., Mr. Freeman was a son of the late Glen C. and Alice Price Freeman.
Mr. Freeman was a retired woodworker, and was also a tobacco farmer. Mr. Freeman was a Baptist minister, and served as a Deacon at Union Baptist Church, where he was a member.
Surviving Mr. Freeman are his wife, Nina Allison Freeman; daughters, Pansy Meadows and husband Tommy, and Deanie Jackson and husband Danny, all of Leicester; sons, Larry Freeman and wife Missy, and Marvin Freeman and wife Tammy, also all of Leicester; brother, Bruce Freeman, of Houston, TX; 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mr. Freeman will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Bobby Gibson and Michael Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the church's cemetery.
His family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Amy Brookshire, 749 North Turkey Creek Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.
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W.B. was a wonderful man and a true inspiration on how to serve God every day. Heaven is rejoicing that he has come home. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
W.B. was one of the most humble men I knew. Our prayers are with you Nina and family. Always look to the same God W.B. looked to and we can all be together someday in Heaven.
Nina – I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. Please know you are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
LeeAnne Tucker
Land-of-Sky Regional Council
The Freeman will be in our prayers. I can remember when WB would stop by and visit my Grandfather and Grandma Tom & Ruth Davis. They would sit on the porch for hours and talk. He will be missed by many.
Dear Freeman Family,
I graduated with Marvin and my Grandpa was Henry Worley from Spring Creek, so we are cousins on Nina’s side of the family.
My family and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. I know this is a devastating shock to loose someone in an accident. The peace you will find is in the knowledge that he has gone to be with Jesus where the trials of this world are no more. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers,
David, Wanda, Ashley, Audra and Alex Robinson
Victor and Shirley Worley Hensley
I am a friend of Karen Ale and was saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort your family.
WB was one of the most humble and sincere individuals we knew. He was so much help in our search for family history and old photos. We will always remember his stories of growing up in the Spring Creek community, and the family & friends at the little Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. We know he is rejoicing in that heavenly home.
PANSY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
Aunt Nina and Family,
We are Mary and David’s granddaughters, the daughters of Dwight Freeman. When Nanny told us of Uncle WB’s passing we were devistated. We are so very sorry to hear about the loss. We wish so badly that we could be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our Love & Prayers Always,
Stephanie, Amanda, Rhonda, Rebecca, Joey & JD!
Our deepest sympathy at this time of your lost. Thinking of you, and we will be remembering you in our prayers. Jimmie and Shirley Fender
Pansy, keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Your family is our thoughts and prayers. WB will be sincerely missed.
Dear Freeman Family, Please be assured that your friends at Mount Carmel Baptist Church are praying for you. While your grief is doubtless very deep, be encouraged as you reflect upon the confident expectation of the eternal life we have in Jesus. Our AWANA commander, Bonnie Meadows, made me aware that a couple of Mr. Freeman’s grandchildren are involved in the Wednesday meetings of AWANA at Mount Carmel. She indicated that the kids had shared how they enjoyed grandpa’s help in memorizing their verses each week. He leaves a rich spiritual legacy. Be assured of our concern. I regret that I am going out of town Friday and will be unable to attend the service. God bless all your family! Ronnie Owen, Pastor-Mount Carmel Baptist Church
God bless you and keep you in this very sorrowful time.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Freeman family. WB will be very missed but I am certain he is very happy in his new home in heaven. Gary, Gayna, Kindall and Katelyn Edmonds
Casey, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Deanie,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Freeman Family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss, and truly we will miss Mr. Freeman also here at Leicester Supply. He was a wonderful man & was glad to share his Love for the Lord. I know he loved life & lived a life so that others could see that there will be a better day. You will be remembered in our prayers during this time of sorrow. Remember God will always be there for you.
Sincerely Dan & Sandra
Pansy and Deany, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And if there is anything I can do ,please let me know! Love you girls, stay strong! Sincerely:Debbie Sprouse
Nina i was shocked to hear about W.B’s passing. I pray for you and the family. and although I am far away if there is anything i can do for you please let me know. May God be with you and the family in your time of greif.