   Ronald Linn Freeman, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 78 on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Hospice at Carrus Hospital. Ronald "Ron" was born in Denison, Texas, son of Jack Rudolph Freeman and Lillie Janette Freeman. He attended schools in Sherman and Denison, Texas. During the Vietnam War he served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Mate, 2nd Class and was a jet engine mechanic. After his service, he returned home and had a 37 year career as a cable splicer with General Telephone/GTE/Verizon. During that time, he also earned his Associate of Applied Science from Grayson County College. Ron was a devoted family man and loved his titles of husband, Dad/Daddio, and Papaw. He married the love of his life, Claire Ann, at St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 2, 1973 where they attended and raised their family in the parish. Later, he was an active parishioner at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Denison and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a special relationship with his mother-in-law in Denison whom he cared for for many years. Ron loved traveling with his wife of 49.5 years and their children from the time they were young to adults. While the children were young, he and his wife enjoyed taking them camping, boating and fishing. After that he took up the sport of golf and always loved watching it. He will always be known as Mr. Fix-It by his wife and kids. Ron is survived by his wife; son, Christian Scott Freeman and wife, Amy; daughter, Alice Ann Freeman; son, Mark Freeman and wife, Emily; grandchildren: Kendall Neese and husband, Andy; Jesse Freeman; Jentry Freeman and Zoey Breitkreutz; brothers and sisters, Sheila Shores and husband, John; Terry Freeman; Joe Freeman and wife, Debbie; and Jackie Freeman; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sherrel Freeman and Jimmy Dale Freeman. Rosary Vigil occurred on Friday evening, February 10, 2023 at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. Mas of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday morning, February 11, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Denison. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sherman. Pallbearers were Robert Bridges, Frank Moore, Gary Walton, John Hanel, Charles Bridges, and Randy Stevens.  St. Mary's Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
