John E Freeman

John E Freeman obituary, Zanesville, OH

John E Freeman

John Freeman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home and Cremations - Zanesville on Mar. 3, 2026.
John E. Freeman, 63, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Enclave Nursing Home in Cambridge, Ohio.

He was born on April 5, 1962, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Donald R. Freeman Sr. and Bonnie (Linscott) Freeman. Johnny liked hot rods, music, and garage hangs. He enjoyed his Putnam Tavern friends and his beloved dog, Beethoven.

Johnny is survived by his 3 daughters: Tiffany Hopper, Christina Hopper, and Amanda (Freeman) Roush; grandchildren, Kadeem Jr. and Kayonna Royer, Timothy Rushing Jr., Mason Rushing, Hayden Rushing, Zander Roush, Paisley Roush; nephew, David Freeman; many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his 3 brothers: Donald Freeman Jr., Carl Freeman, and David Freeman Sr.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to DeLong-Baker & Lanning following services.

To sign the online guestbook please visit www.delongbakerlanning.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John E Freeman, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Freeman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign John Freeman's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?