Mr. H. Clifford Freeman, Jr., passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, August 8, 2020.
He was born October 3, 1947 in Johnson City, TN to Howard and Mae Freeman.
He was a Christian who loved the Lord and his country. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He worked at Rainbow Bakery for 18 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sharon Greer and brother-in-law, Donnie Greer, mother-in-law, Edith Vicars, brother-in-law, Jack Vicars and brother-in-law, Tom Dotson.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 53 years, Brenda Freeman, his children, Mike Freeman (Kim) and Tim Freeman (Treva); sister, Elaine Nichols (Mike); brother, Jerry Freeman (Kay); nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. First Corinthians 15:55-57: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Monday, August 10, 2020 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Wagner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Monday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 10:00 am Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Washington County Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Mike Freeman, Tim Freeman, Charles Rosenbaum, Austin Hyatt, Amber Freeman, Kasey Freeman and Samantha Freeman.
08/20/2020
Phillip j. Oler
I just found out about Clifford's passing and I am at a loss for words. Clifford and Brenda was like my second parents growing up. The were perfect role models and I love and respect them both greatly. Mike I would have been there if I had known. God bless you all and and we all know Clifford is in the best of hands......give me a call sometime mike.
I'm going to miss you Dad, more than words can express. You were more than my Dad. You were my mentor, teacher, confidant, an ear to just listen at times that I needed it, and the stern voice of reason and wisdom that I learned to listen too as well. I can't imagine life without you in it. But I'm thankful you are home with the Lord. You have a new body and are worshipping you're Lord and Savior just like you always said you would. Save a seat at the table for me. I will always love you Dad!
08/10/2020
Elaine Nichols
I love you my sweet brother, my "Big O" never will there be another Big O for me. Proud you are my brother. Until we meet again
Going to miss you your in Gods arms now.
Clifford was one of the kindest and funniest people I've ever known. He was good to everybody he met and would go overboard to help fix things or do what somebody needed done. He loved to make people laugh and sometimes would pull a joke out of his pocket to make sure he remembered the punch line. He got me to laughing a whole lot of times. He loved my sister with all his heart and soul, and they have been great partners all these years. I pray that she and their family will find comfort in knowing that Clifford's spirit will be right there with them until the end of time. Rest in peace, dear Clifford!
