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Freeman Stalions Obituary

Stalions, Freeman

born in Carrier Mills, Illinois on September 30, 1937, passed away April 25, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Freeman is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Norma. He is also survived by a daughter, Dr. Kimberly Hill (Scott) of Las Cruces, New Mexico; a granddaughter, Amie Jones (Brad) of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Kyle Pierce (Leah) of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Justin Pierce of Valparaiso, Indiana; two great-grandsons, Miles and Asa. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael and his parents, Oscar and Roena Stalions. Freeman served in the Marine Corps. He was a police officer in Pontiac, Michigan for 28 years, retiring as a Captain in 1987. He then taught at Oakland Community College, was personnel director for Concord Drug, and managed a small business. He retired to Palm Harbor, Florida, where he lived for 25 years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and a lifetime member of both the Fraternal Order of the Elks and the Fraternal Order of Police. His great loves were travel, golf and reading. He and his wife visited every state and 86 countries. He volunteered for 12 years at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Tarpon Springs, Florida. A memorial service and Mass will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church 1700 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, Florida at a later date.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 11, 2025.

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Elizabeth Werner

May 20, 2025

Dear Norma,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Norman so soon after you moved to Las Cruces. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gwen Smith

May 13, 2025

Dear Norma,
So saddened to hear of passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn his loss. Gwen Smith

Susan Brown

May 13, 2025

Deepest condolences to Norma and family. I enjoyed working with Freeman for years in Pontiac. He was a kind man and caring. I am saddened by his loss. Rest in Peace my old friend.

Rob Moore

May 12, 2025

Remember him well from our SAR lunches. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

James Grayshaw

May 12, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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