James E. Freeman Jr.

James E. Freeman, Jr. 81, of Noblesville, passed away on September 17, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of James Freeman, Sr. and Helen Tracy. Jim graduated from Madison Heights High School, the Virginia Military Institute, and the Indiana University School of Law. He also served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an attorney and senior partner with Sansberry, Dickmann, Freeman, and Builta in Anderson, IN, and served as co-owner, president, and director for Rowland Title Co, Inc. He was dedicated to his community, serving on boards with numerous organizations including as the past president and board of directors of the Anderson City Police Merit Commission, Anderson Rotary Club, Wilson Boys & Girls Club, and Anderson Stony Creek, Union Township Public Library, facilitating the construction of Anderson's current library, Anderson YMCA, Fine Arts Center, and First of America Bank. For his collected efforts and leadership, he was awarded city, county, and state-wide recognitions including the Sagamore of the Wabash. Jim was an avid reader of Civil War and religious history, and skeet shooter with instructor certification. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Lively) Freeman; sons, Lee (Rose) Freeman of Falls Church, VA, and Mark (Lucia) Freeman of Washington, DC, step-son, Ryan (Natalie) Fite and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Eli Freeman, Sr and Helen Tracy. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, IN. Services will follow visitation at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Earnst officiating. Burial will take place in the Anderson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org. www.LooseCares.com.