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James R Freeman 1944 - 2016

James R Freeman was born on November 30, 1944 in Tallulah, Madison Parish County, Louisiana United States to Rowan Columbus Freeman and Mattie (Miles), and had siblings Tommy W Freeman, Betty (Freeman) DeLoach, and Rowena (Freeman). James Freeman died at age 71 years old on November 3, 2016 in Natchez, MS.

James R Freeman

"Sarge"

November 30, 1944

Tallulah, Madison Parish County, Louisiana, 71282, United States

November 3, 2016

Natchez, Mississippi, 39120, United States

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11/30

1944

Birthday

November 30, 1944

Birthdate

Tallulah, Madison Parish County, Louisiana 71282, United States

Birthplace

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Military Service

James was proud to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and finished his tour of duty as a sergeant, which is how he earned his nickname "Sarge". He served many years in the National Guard
Professional Career

He was retired from International Paper where he was a Maintenance Electrician. When IP closed, he worked at Isle of Capri in the same capacity before finally retiring in 2013.
11/3

2016

Death

November 3, 2016

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Natchez, Mississippi 39120, United States
Death location

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Obituary

Nov. 30, 1944 – Nov. 3, 2016 VIDALIA — Memorial services for James R. “Sarge” Freeman, 71, of Vidalia, who died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Natchez, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Young’s Funeral Home Chapel in Vidalia with the Rev. Max Smith officiating. Mr. Freeman was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Tallulah, La., the son of Rowan and Mattie Freeman. He was retired from International Paper Company where he was a maintenance electrician. When I.P. closed, he worked at the Isle of Capri in the same capacity before finally retiring in 2013. James was proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and finished his tour of duty as a sergeant, which is how he earned his nickname, “Sarge.” He served a number of years in the National Guard. He was also an avid Louisiana State University and New Orleans Saints football fan. Mr. Freeman was a member of two bowling leagues and looked forward to seeing all his fellow bowlers each week. His love of country music was rivaled only by his love of Cajun and Bluegrass. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Tommy Freeman; and one sister, Betty De’Loach. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Ruth Reeves Freeman; three daughters, Ann Wisner and Jennifer Warnock, both of Richland, and Beth Kelly and partner, Jennifer, of Flower Mound, Texas; three sons, James “Jamie” Freeman Jr. and wife, Kim, of Alabama, James L. Kelly III of the Philippines and Steven L. Kelly of Rocky Mount, N.C.; three sisters, Peggy Manuel and husband, Darrell, of Streetman, Texas, Rowena Johnson of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Ella Price of Vicksburg; 15 grandchildren, Peyton Wisner, John Avery Wisner, Mathew Warnock, Sarah Warnock, Maya Freeman, Jaylin Freeman, Gregory Kennon, Natalie Kennon, Cadance Kelly Frye, Katelyn Baggerly, Phillip Kelly, Jacob Kelly, Carson Kelly, Steven L. Kelly Jr. and Nicholas Kelly; and one great-granddaughter, Hazel Wisner. Read more at:
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