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George R. Freeman

December 17, 1943 — January 5, 2023

Mr. George R. Freeman, age 79, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

George was born December 17, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather who loved Jesus.

He graduated from Jackson High School in Michigan and graduated from Jackson Junior College. He also attended Interlochen Center for the Arts and Ferris State University. He was a senior purchasing manager for 30 years. He owned and operated a successful online Restoration Hardware store for over 15 years.

He served in the Air Force, strategic air command division and was a member of the Air Force band. He loved playing the trumpet (cornet).

He mostly enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. His favorite bible verse was Isaiah 40:31 and loved listening to hymns and gospel music. He loved reading, fishing, camping and woodworking. He enjoyed creating woodworking projects with and for his grandchildren. He was often known for making wooden stools for the newborns at his church.

George is preceded in death by his parents, George Lockwood Freeman and Mary Freeman, and brother, Mike Freeman.

George is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Peggy Wells Freeman of Winder; children, Kevin T. (Elise) Freeman of Winder, and Jennifer Marie (Greg) Wright of Auburn; siblings, Susie Shaffer of Florida, and Dana Crouch of Michigan; and five grandchildren, Brianna Reynolds, Alexandria Myers, Hannah Hardesty, Victoria Wright, and Gabriel Wright.

Per the request of Mr. Freeman and his family, no services will be held.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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