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Charles Freeman Obituary

NORTON -- Charles Freeman, 68, of Norton, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. He was born on September 12, 1943 in Fayette, Alabama to the late Buron and Mertia Freeman.

Mr. Freeman was retired from Midwest Rubber after 20 years of service. In his leisure time he loved to hunt, fish, spend time with his grandchildren and sit around the bonfire with his family.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Dick in 2004 and four brothers. Charles is survived by his wife, Esther with whom he had been with for 27 years; one daughter, Regina (Frank) Weaver; son-in-law, Kurt Dick; and four grandchildren, Zachary, Megan and Jared Dick and Hailey Weaver; there are five sisters, Naomi Hargett of Alabama, Billie (Henry) Chris, Mary Mackhammer, Dorothy (Jake) Adams, and Barbara (John) Regallis all of Akron; and numerous nieces and nephews also surviving.

The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday with Larry Keener officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Hilliard-Rospert

(330-334-1501)

www.HilliardRospert.com

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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regina weaver

December 22, 2012

Miss you Daddy Merry Christmas
Love you,
Punk

Joanne Priest

January 4, 2012

Dear Esther and Family,
I was truly sorry to hear about your loss.

December 30, 2011

Dear Esther, Zach, Megan, and Jared,

We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you ever need anything.

Your neighbors,
Greg and Christian Tracy

December 29, 2011

Esther,Nichols's family from Alabama want say how sorry we are to hear of Charles's passing. There is a lot fun memories of when we all were teenagers.Love from :Betty Jo Waldrop,J.M.Nichols,Evelyn La Grone, and
Della Hill." Will be praying for you and your family"

Skip and Lyn Treen

December 29, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Love...Harley, Lyn, and Great-grandma Croft

Kelly Jackson

December 29, 2011

Ester, Zach, Megan, and Jared, I am so deeply sorry for your loss-I only knew Chuck for a brief moment, but he touched the lives of everyone he met, as he did mine. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Regina weaver

December 29, 2011

I love you dad and miss you but God wanted you home with Him.We will all met again one day until then help watch over us too.

Norton Middle School staff

December 29, 2011

Zach, Megan and Jared,
We are so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. We know you were all very close to him. We will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Melody Sheets

December 29, 2011

Regina, Frank, and Haley. I am so very sorry for your great loss. Chuck was a very special person and father. My fondest memory is of us at the cabin trolling on the lake. What great memories! He will be missed by many. My prayers are with you at this time.

Chuck Freeman

Susie Cole

December 28, 2011

My dear friend Esther, Zach,Megan and Jared, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Chuck was one of a kind and will be truly missed by many. He was my buddy and always knew how to make me smile just when I needed it most and each and every time I think of him I will smile again and so will you in time. I love you all. I'm here if you need me.

Boberg, Ogonek and Reed Family

December 28, 2011

We know Charles from the cabin and adored him. We are so sorry for your loss. Our family is thinking about you all during this difficult time. Charles was an amazing man and we loved to run into him! He would always make it a point to make our kids laugh. He was always upbeat and smiling, and he adored his family! So, so sorry for your loss.

Sheri, Care Mgmnt/AGMC

December 28, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family truly touched my heart; you are all so loving and kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Jackie Smolinski

December 28, 2011

Esther, Zach, Megan, and Jared - I don't even have to tell you what an amazing man Grandpa Chuck was because you all already know! I know how much you will miss him and we will miss him too. I am so so sorry for your loss. Just know we are here for you whatever you need:) Steve, Jackie, Alex, Luke, and Lily Smolinski

Tamra Bradley

December 28, 2011

Dear Regina, Frank & Hailey, We are all sorry for your loss & are keeping all of you in thoughts & prayers. There are no words that one can express to take away the sorrow & pain, that will come with time. Until then, know that I am here for you whenever you need a shoulder. Regina, one of the best memories that I have of your dad is when we were teenagers & we stayed at the cabin in Southern Ohio & fished & hung out.... Charles was a character & it was a blast. I love you.

Jackie McDonnell

December 28, 2011

Dear Esther, Zach, Megan and Jared:
I am so very sorry for the loss of Grandpa. Hold on to each other in this difficult time and know that there are lots of people who love you and are praying for you. Remember all of the great memories of him and he will live in your hearts forever.
Love,

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