Funeral program for Deacon Edgar (Eddie) Freeman, Jr.

Saturday, April 23, 2016
1:00 PM
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
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Rev. Dr. Steven L. James, Pastor
Rev. Gregory B. Stafford, Presiding
HAk Interment:
Jerusalem Church Cemetery
Groveland, Georgia
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Rev. Gregory Stafford, Presiding
Musical Prelude
Processional
Scripture
Old Testament................Minister Ann-Marie James
New Testament...............................Rev. John Leggett
Invocation.......................Rev. Gregory B. Stafford
Solo...........................................Bro. Loren Mainer
Reflections (3 Minute Limit, Please)
As a Deacon.......................Dea. Charles Milton
As a Neighbor.................Mr. Albert C. Youmans
Tribute....As A Father............Mr. Dennis B. Freeman
Obituary and Acknowledgments......Sis. Charlene McKinnon
Solo............................................Mr. David Sharpe
Eulogy...........................Rev. Dr. Steven L. James
A Parting Glance
Recessional
Interment:
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
Groveland, Georgia

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Deacon Edgar Freeman, Jr. was born on October 17, 1929 in
Gasden, Alabama to the late Mrs. Willie Sue Short Freeman and Mr.
Edgar Freeman, Sr.
Dea. Freeman grew up in Gasden, Alabama. At a young age, he
moved to Buffalo, New York where he received his education. He
joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean war. Upon being
stationed in Fr. Stewart, Georgia, he met and married Mrs. Elease
Stafford. They were married for 50 years. To this union, six children
were born. Two of which preceded him in death: Mrs. Elease (Sally)
Burney and Mr. Donaldson (Duck) Stafford.
Dea. Freeman also had one sister, Mrs. Francis Harris and one
niece, Mrs. Cynthia Smith who both preceded him in death. Three
brothers-in-law: Mr. Frederick Stafford, Mr. Benjamen Stafford, and
Rev. William C. Hayes; and one sister-in-law: Mrs. Essie Mae Allen.
Dea. Freeman has had several jobs throughout his life. He
worked for C&C Farms a number of years as truck driver and later
worked as a fireman over 18 years at Georgia-Pacific where he re-
tired.
Dea. Freeman never met a stranger. He was willing to help any-
one that he could throughout his life. He was the oldest Deacon at
St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
Dea. Freeman leaves to cherish fond memories: two loving
daughters: Mrs. Marion (EC) Wilcox, Jr. and Mrs. Rozella (Michael)
Bellamy. Two loving sons: Mr. Edgar T. (Cynthia) Freeman, and Mr.
Dennis B. Freeman, all of Claxton, Georgia.
Eighteen grandchildren: Dwight, Eugene, Jennifer, Tracy, Don,
Jason, Michael, Sherie, Terrell, Shawn, Sabrina, Tia, Tiffany, Myah,
Malik, Myles, Denise and Stephan. Twenty-six great-grandchildren
and three great-great-grandchildren.
Three great-nieces: Mrs. Sheila (Kiko) Swain, Mrs. Lisa (James)
Baines, and Mrs. Sonya (Otto) Hines. Two great-nephews: Mr. Lloyd
Smith and Mr. Ronnie (Taji) Daniels, all of Buffalo, New York. A
great-niece, Ms. Lillian Janelle Daniels, who preceded him in death.
Six sisters-in-law: Mrs. Lou A. Hayes and Mrs. Catherine Lucas
of Atlanta, Georgia; Ms. Dorthey Stafford, Ms. Juanita Mobley,
and Ms. Margaret Stafford, all of Claxton, Georgia; and Mrs. Ann
Stafford of Corning, New York. One brother-in-law: Mr. Virgil
Stafford of Claxton, Georgia.
Many other loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and
friends. And a very special friend, Ms. Louise Shedd of Brunswick,
Georgia.

The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not want; He maketh me to lie down
green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters,
He restoreth my soul.
He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for His names sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for thou art with me.
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me;
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
all the days of my life; and I will dwell
in the house of the LORD
for ever.
Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in
GOD, believe also in me. In my Fathers house
are many mansions: If it were not so, I would
have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that
where I am, there ye may be also.

Mr. Jerald Youmans
Mr. Lamont Perkins
Mr. Edward Guest
Mr. Adolphus Oglesby, Jr.
Mr. Loren Mainer
Mr. John E. Youmans
Mr. Dwight Stafford
Mr. Eugene Burney
Mr. Terrell Freeman
Mr. Shawn Wilcox
Mr. Don Stafford
Mr. Jason Stafford
Friends of the Family
The family of the late Deacon Edgar Ereeman, Jr. would like to take this
opportunity to thank those who may have sent a card, brought flowers or even
prayed for us. Whatever part you played to help ease the pain while we grieved for
our loved one, we say thank you. May God bless you is our prayer.
The Ereeman Eamily

The family will receive friends and share repast at the
Eellowship JJall of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Yvonne Hodges
General Manager
Ylonne Hodges
Mortician
Harold Jones
Assistant Manager
Jerry E. Gibson
Mortician