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Kenneth Freels Obituary

Freels, Kenneth Kenneth Freels, 55, died in his Plano home on May 26, 2010, after a bitter battle with lung cancer. Born in Harriman, TN, Ken retired from the Army in October 1993 and then built a successful second career in telecommunications and telematics. He was a loving husband to his wife Linda Himes, and they made a loving home for their two small boys, Tommy, 5 and Max, 2. Ken is also survived by his two older children of Nashville, TN, Kenneth C. (KC) Freels, Cara R. Freels, grandchildren Emma, William and Akira. Surviving Ken from Rossville, GA are his mother Johnie East, brother James D. (Yogi) Coffman, and from Rockwood, TN, sister Stephanie East. Ken's kindness, quick wit, enduring sense of humor, and generosity will be missed by his extensive network of family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's name to the wonderful folks at Autumn Journey Hospice, the angels who cared for Ken in his last days were wonderful people. We hope any donations will help another person to live their last days as comfortably and peacefully as possibly. Autumn Journey Hospice, 5347 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254. To quote Ken, "I sure had a good run of it, no regrets".

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jun. 3, 2010.

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Ingrid Dinsmore

June 3, 2010

Dear Linda, Tommy and Max.... I miss Ken every day. Linda, your strength and courge is utterly amazing. I am in awe. Your beautiful boys had the most wonderful father, and you a wonderful husband. I still smile when I think of Ken and his fantastic sense of humor. Gosh, he made us laugh every day he was at work. His love for his family was what drove him. May you find happiness and peace very soon.

Cheryl Carathers

June 3, 2010

Linda, You & the boys are in my thoughts & prayers. Remember the good times with Ken. He'll always be in your heart. Keep telling those stories. "Hoah!"

Susan Gregson

June 3, 2010

Dear Linda, Tommy and Max, I was so sad to hear about Ken's illness and more recently his passing. You have been and continue to be in my heart and my thoughts daily. Let me know what I can do to help you. Linda - may you find comfort in memories of Ken and in the love of your darling boys. I love you, Susan Gregson

June 3, 2010

Linda, my heart goes out to you and the boys, and I greatly admire how strong you've been. May you find comfort in remembering the happy years with Ken and feel blessed with your beautiful two boys.

Dawn Jeziorski

Melba McIntosh

June 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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