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Freeman Casey Jr. Obituary

KINSTON - Freeman Hooker Casey Jr., 63, of Kinston, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. Freeman was born October 8, 1954 in Lenoir County to Freeman Hooker Casey, Sr. and Helen Hardy Casey. Freeman graduated from Lenoir Community College with a degree in Agriculture Business and worked as a truck driver with Helena Chemical Company for twenty years. A lover of the outdoors, Freeman enjoyed spending time working in his yard and garden. When time allowed Freeman could be found fishing. The worries of life always disappeared when he had a fishing rod in his hand. A remembrance service will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the mausoleum chapel at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In addition to his parents, Freeman is survived by his sister, Mary Helen Dudley; brother, Jeffrey Wayne Casey; his friend and companion, Rachael Carter; along with five nieces and two nephews he cared deeply about. Family and friends will be received Wednesday following the memorial service. Online condolences may be expressed at rousefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at kinston.com

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Published by Free Press on Jan. 23, 2018.

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L. W

January 25, 2018

Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Freeman. May the love of our God & Father be with you. For he has said at [Isaiah 51:12]... "I myself am the one comforting you".

Allen Dudley

January 23, 2018

Sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wanda & Tommy Forrest

January 23, 2018

Mary Helen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Harvey White

January 23, 2018

Freeman and I went to school together from 1st grade and on through until we graduated from high school. I remember him as a gentle, kind-hearted individual and spent many hours in and out of school with him, attending many FFA events. His family will be in my prayers. Heaven has a new angel.

Vicki Harris Baker

January 23, 2018

Casey family sorry to hear of your loss. I have known all of you most of my life and will always remember Freeman and his smile. Love and prayers.

January 22, 2018

To the Casey Family, I was so sorry to hear of your son, brother, and uncle's passing. I know he will be truly missed by all who had touched his life while here with us. Praying for your family for comfort and peace during this time. Remember his memories through your heart where they are all stored and he will be with you always. Love you all through Christ. Cookie Dudley Haddock, Kay Dudley Taylor, and Judy Dudley Hill.

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