Obie George Freeman

Obie George Freeman was born on September 8, 1938, to the late Jupiter and Nevada Freeman in Troy, Texas. He united in marriage with Ruby Lee Anderson on January 29, 1962, and to this union, four children were born.
In 1966, Obie joined The General Assembly Church of the Living God, where he faithfully served for many decades. For over 50 years, he held the position of Chairman Deacon, offering wise counsel and steadfast leadership until his health began to decline. His dedication to his church was evident not only in his service but also in his hands-he was one of the builders who helped construct the very church building that still stands today.
Alongside his brothers, Obie co-owned and operated F & F Construction, a successful company renowned throughout Texas for its high-quality work, including curbs, gutters, retaining walls, slabs, and more. His strong work ethic and craftsmanship left a lasting mark across the state.
Obie had a deep love for Gospel quartet music. His passion led him to form the singing group The Gospel Holy Tones, who traveled throughout Central Texas sharing the good news through song. The group opened for world-renowned artists such as The Williams Brothers, The Canton Spirituals, and many others, spreading joy and inspiration wherever they performed. His love for music also inspired him to record two CDs, for which he wrote and rearranged several songs. The last cd was named "Gloryland".
Obie George Freeman will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, church leader, businessman, and musician whose faith and service touched countless lives. His legacy of love, hard work, and devotion will live on through his family, church, and community.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Ruby Lee Freeman, and his parents, Jupiter and Nevada Freeman.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Teresa Freeman, Brenda Pittman (Chris), Dewayne Freeman, and Rena Freeman, all of Temple, Texas; a bonus daughter Tasha Hafford of Hutto, Texas (Thomas) his brothers, Harriel Freeman of Temple, Texas; Joe Marshall and O.B. Marshall of Luling, Texas; James Marshall of Houston, Texas; Nolan Marshall of Gatesville, Texas; and Henry Marshall of Wichita, Kansas; and his sisters, Joyce Dubar (Samuel) of Columbia, South Carolina; Bonnie Carnegie, and Cheryl Abercrombie, both of Temple, Texas.
He also leaves to cherish his sisters and brothers in love, Betty Owens, Ethel Wheelock, Albert Anderson (Lillie), and Arthur Anderson (Cathy), all of Denver, Colorado; Beatrice Wheelock of Belton, Texas; and Dorthy Freeman and Ruth Freeman, both Temple, Texas.
He also leaves behind eleven cherished grandchildren: Tanique Bowden, Lekeisha Durst (Tyrone), Kametra Wicker (Marcus), Shantae Fine (Greg), Kayln Dickson (Zack) of Troy, Texas; Dewayne Freeman Jr. of Temple, Texas; Kanesha Randall of Austin, Texas; Tehreneka Harvey of Houston, Texas; Jaquille Kirkland of Temple, Texas; Ashley Kirkland of Austin, Texas; and Alexis Kirkland of Richmond, Virginia.
His precious great-grandchildren are Briana Hylton of Atlanta, GA; Tailyah Johnson of Bahrain, Payten Ware, Brinley Ford, both of Troy, Texas, Taniya Johnson, TeAndre Bowden, TaShawn Bowden, Zarya Castilleja, Arli Durst, Rylee Wicker, and Zahmir Wicker, all of Temple, Texas. Bonus great-grandchild, Gracie Peoples, of Jennings, LA, and one great-great-grandchild, Giovanni Hylton.
He will be deeply missed by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, church family, and friends who loved him dearly.