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Rex Freeman, Obituary
"In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
Beloved father, Rex Begonia Freeman, 96, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. He was born July 4, 1924, the youngest child of the late George M. and Emma Kate Edney Freeman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Louise Kimzey Freeman in 2007 as well as seven siblings.
He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and was a teacher for the Henderson County Public School System. He also taught at several Christian Schools throughout NC and in Gaffney, SC. He was a World War II veteran and served our country as a Staff Sergeant in the Army-Air Force. But his greatest joy was to serve the Lord Jesus. He pastored several small Baptist churches in Henderson County in addition to pastoring churches in Gaffney, SC and Sylva, NC.
With great faith and confidence, he would gladly proclaim to all: 2 Corinthians 5:17. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Although we are grieving that he is no longer with us, we have great joy in knowing that he is at home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he has faithfully served.
He is also survived by a son, Rex Begonia Freeman, Jr. and his wife Karen; three daughters, Dianne and her husband Ron Gates, Dottie and her husband John Todd, Lonnie and her husband Sam Frady; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A visitation for the family will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Shepherd Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Greg Stiekes officiating.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements
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Memories and Condolences
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Sharon Crawford Willis
December 31, 2021
I was just sent this obituary by my brother Roger Paul Crawford as he sent it to my sister, Sarah Crawford Lee & myself. I know it has been many years since our families visited but I wanted to let you all know how much "Uncle" Rex (my siblings though not related always called your parents Uncle & Aunt with much love and respect for them.) they always meant so much to us. I knew "Aunt" Mary had passed away and had lost track of Uncle Rex. Please know that even though this is over a year later my siblings and I are thinking of you all. We lost Mama 12-30-2012 & Daddy July 1, 2018. May GOD hold each of you as you remember you continue to remember your Daddy and Mama as well.
Love and prayers,
Roger, Sarah and Sharon
Richard Owensby
September 10, 2020
I remember Mr. Freeman as a fine Christian gentleman from almost 50 years ago. Prayers and condolences to the family, especially Lonnie
Mary Boyette Ball
September 9, 2020
I had Mr Freeman as a teacher when I was in high school at Edneyville High and he also had went to school with my mother Leona Wilson.He gave the most unusual test in literature..really obscure questions but he could really make you pay attention to things you wouldn't expect and to test your memory.He was an unforgettable teacher.So glad to have known him.
Wanda moss
September 9, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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