Kenneth Ray Freeman
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June 28, 1957- August 13, 2025
He was born to Ray and Christine Freeman in Paris, Tx. He graduated from Honey Grove High School. He met and married the love of his life Retha Freeman on November 11, 1977. They shared a lifetime of love and great memories. They had two daughters Stacey McCleskey of Paris, Tx and Sharon Yoder of Direct, Tx. He had 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, that he would do anything for. He worked at Huhtamaki for 50 years. He loved his work family and was a faithful hard worker. Kenny was the perfect example of a faithful loving husband, father, protector and provider. In his free time, he got joy from fishing, dove hunting, yard work and sitting on the front porch visiting with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Jim and Bertha Freeman, his parents Ray and Christine Freeman.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Retha, his daughters Stacey and Sharon. Grandchildren Garrett, Alayna and Peyton McCleskey, Dakota and Kenzee McDowra and great grandchild Rylan McCleskey and a host of lifelong friends.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday August 17, 2025, at 3pm at Fry-Gibbs chapel.
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