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 
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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