J.H. Freeman

J.H. FREEMAN, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, in the evening. He was devoted to his family, his church, his country, and the law firm with which he was associated. He was born December 5, 1916, in Cushing, Texas, the son of John and Lucinda Freeman. J. H. is survived by his wife, Marion (Merseburger) Freeman; his three children, Caroline Ann Freeman, Marion Lucinda (Cindy) Freeman, and Robert Jay Freeman and his wife Henrietta, and granddaughters Miranda and Nina; his brother John and wife Jo; sister-in-law Lu Freeman, and many nieces and nephews. J. H. was a member of First United Methodist Church, Houston, for over sixty years, and served there in many capacities. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a captain in the U.S. Army, 96th Division Field Artillery, and participated as a forward observer in the invasions of Leyte in the Philippines and of Okinawa. J. H. enjoyed his association of over sixty years with the law firm of Baker Botts and cherished his many friendships there. He was on the board of the Good Samaritan Foundation, Clarewood House retirement community, and the First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Houston Club. He was the author of two well-received books: The People of Baker Botts and Diary and Letters from World War II. J. H. was a dedicated Christian and truly gentle man, loved and respected by those who were privileged to know and love him. Burial will be in the City Cemetery, Shiner, Texas, with a memorial service to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at First United Methodist Church, Houston. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make contributions to the First Methodist Church Downtown Renewal Fund (1320 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002), Clarewood House (7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, TX 77036), or the charity of your choice.