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Donald Freeman Obituary
Jackson, TN
Donald G. Freeman, "Sarge", died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was 88 years old. Born July 26, 1928 in Alton, IL, he was one of three children the son of George and Hana Freeman. Army veteran Sargent First Class Freeman served his country honorably from 1945 to 1965. He was a retiered employee of the Memphis City School board where as a ROTC instructor at Treadwell and White Station High Schools his influence had a positve impact on the lives of many students. Don attended Northbrook Baptist Church.
Donald is survived by his wife, of 66 years, Jean Freeman of Jackson, TN, one son Michael Freeman, daughter Patricia Findley and husband Rick of Findley, four grandchildren David Freeman, Katherine Romans, Carly Fitts, Jack Findley. 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 24 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Rev. Chuck Maxwell officiating. There will be a private family burial. The family will be receiving friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Arrington Funeral Directors
148 W. University Parkway
Jackson, TN 38305
731.668.1111
www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com
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Paul Michael Ferguson
January 18, 2021
I remember him well as my ROTC instructor when I was in the 10th grade at Treadwell High School. He always was a great leader and teacher. Prayers of peace for his family.
Jerry Kesterson
January 22, 2018
I remember Sgt Freeman fondly as the lead instructor of ROTC at Treadwell HS, and as the Beach Manager at Lakeland Playland where I worked with Don and Patricia. He was always a favorite teacher, instructor, and manager.
Paul Ferguson
November 22, 2017
As a ROTC cadet at Treadwell, he provided much insight to life. Because of him, my military career helped form me into I am today. God bless you Sgt. Freeman .
Kathy McKinnon Wilson
January 24, 2017
Sgt Freeman was an outstanding instructor at Treadwell in Memphis, TN while I was a student there. He genuinely cared about his students and was a glowing example of what a teacher is supposed to be.
Prayers for the family to be comforted in your loss.
Lewis Wright
January 24, 2017
He was an individual, a man that helped prepare me for life. Stern but fair. I live not to very far from Treadwell School. Often I look at the outward facing door where the ROTC dept. was. I remember him "coaching" us into some sort of organized group. Now I think, looking back, when we left school, because of him we all walked in step.
Joe Ward
January 24, 2017
Sarge because of you I decided to join the Army. What an experience. Loved it. I was told that you gave a fantastic recommendation to Federal Agents when I was going through a tough security clearance. Being accepted I enjoyed my service throughout this world.
Joe Ward. (Les)
Dianne and Milton Witsell
January 24, 2017
He was a wonderful man/mentor/ friend to his students at Treadwell. We remember him well.
C/O 1971.
Charles Callis
January 23, 2017
I enjoyed being with Mr Freeman as his home heath nurse. He and I had many enjoyable conversations and I always learned something new each time I visited him. He will be remembered for a long time. My prayers and thoughts are with the family...Charles Callis RnBsn
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