James Lee Freeman

1949 ∼ 2020

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James Lee Freeman, 71, of Thicket, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Bright Point Rivershire Nursing Home in Conroe.James was born on September 19, 1949, in Fred, TX to the late Elmer Freeman and Francis Odom. A long time resident of Thicket, James was a Rig Runner for Big 6 Drilling of Houston. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

James is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Faye Freeman; his parents, daughter, Shannon Renee Freeman, sisters, Tottie Perkins, Marie Wells, and Louise Messer.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Benjamin Whittington and wife Lydia of Batson; Charles Lee Whittington and wife Jamie of Texas City. Brothers, William Arthur Freeman of Hardin; JB Freeman and wife Charlotte of Shepherd. Sisters, Alice May Myrick of Vidor; Annette Freeman of Rye; Betty Jean Gorden of Hardin; Verline Freeman of Hardin; Melinda Freeman of Shepherd. Grandchildren: 7 and great grandchildren 6.

A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, November, 4, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at Faith & Family Chapel with Reverend Nathan Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, November, 3, 2020, starting at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Faith & Family Chapel.

Honoring James as pallbearers are Ronnie Lee Ferguson, Ronald Evans, Elizabeth Ferguson, Joshua Leleaux, Willie Lee Gorden, Jay Kilgore.

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Kayla Mccarty November 3, 2020

I've been trying to find a way to let go cause I know you deserve to be where you are, please hug grandma and momma for me. And please watch over me. As I know you will. My heart's broken into many pieces this has been the hardest for me yet. Im so glad I spent those last few days talking and just listening to you all day. I know that no matter what.. you loved me and you knew I'd some how make it through this. I wasn't ready yet but your wings were!!! Fly high sweet angel till we meet again. ❤️ Forever in my heart.

Shirley Parker November 3, 2020

Rest In Peace uncle Pete, No more pain for you, walk them streets of Gold. As we hurt here on earth our hearts are full of joy knowing we will meet again soon, you will be missed by many, Love Shirley Myrick Parker and mom May Myrick,

Jamie Whittington November 3, 2020

We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us. You being there for Mom and us, through good and bad times, no matter what. We’ll always remember you Pete because they’ll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you. Lots of love and kisses, Charles & Jamie Whittington

Charles & Jamie Whittington November 3, 2020

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Mary Lou Overkott October 24, 2020

Still missing you Pete. We won't ever forget how good you were to my sister. You aren't in pain anymore. Love you. Mary Lou