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Steve Freeman Obituary
Steven Daniel "Steve" Freeman, 68, of Franklinville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Jon Shook officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
A native Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Freeman was born April 19, 1957, the son of the late Louise Daniel Freeman and Margaret Louise Hudson Freeman. Watching and going to drag car races, shooting pool, and fishing were some of the things that Mr. Freeman enjoyed doing in his spare time. He was a also and carpenter who could build anything. But his best times and memories came from going to his house at Holden Beach with his family.
Mr. Freeman, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Freeman.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Freeman; daughter, Samantha Freeman Adkins (Alex); grandchildren, Dillon Adkins, AJ Adkins, Harley Adkins, Kaitlin Adkins, Chris Adkins, Austin Freeman, Hannah Freeman, Preston Freeman; great grandchildren, Gracie Key, Atlas Key, Lorencio Avila, Lorena Avila, and Lyla Avila.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. on Friday at the church, prior to the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, 1556 N. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
20
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Bailey's Grove Baptist Church
1556 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203
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1556 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203
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Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation ServiceOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.