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August 02, 1942 May 15, 2026
August 02, 1942 -- May 15, 2026

James L. Freeman


James L. “Jim” Freeman was born on August 2, 1942 in Austin, Texas and entered into his heavenly reward on May 15, 2026.
 
Raised in Oak Cliff, he graduated from Adamson High School. He then went on to proudly serve his country as an Army Sergeant from 1967-69. Upon return from his service he successfully built a career in accounting and enjoyed the challenges of converting manual systems to computers. 
 
 Jim shared 47 joyful years with his wife, Angela. He cherished every moment with his children and grandchildren, making him a “Happy Pappy”. He had a deep love for Texas, football, history and classic cars especially Studebakers.
 
 Throughout his life, Jim continued to grow in his faith, studying the Bible and volunteering at his church. Even in the final months, he deeply missed attending God’s house on Sunday mornings, often saying watching online “just wasn’t the same”. 
 
 He was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Hazel Freeman, brother Joe and his son Frank. 
 
 He is survived by his loving wife Angela, sons Jerritt, Miciah and wife Stephanie, brother Jerry and wife Becky, and sister Susan, seven grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
 
A Memorial Service will be held on June 4, 2026 at 10:30am at Ovation Church in Burleson. Burial following at 1:00pm at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jim’s memory to his church’s building fund @ http://www.ovation.church/give and select The Nehemiah Project.
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