James E (Rev Joe) Freeman

Garrett – James E (Rev Joe) Freeman, 91 of Garrett died Tuesday March 20, 2018 at DeKalb Health in Auburn. He was born in Wise County, VA on October 17, 1926 to Rev Gordon and Martha Ellen (Bateman) Freeman. Joe loved his Country and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a gifted songwriter, singer and musician and served as Pastor to the Freedom to Worship Church in Altona. He had a great sense of humor and was an avid Cubs fan, Colts fan and enjoyed fishing and bowling. Joe loved his wife Lois (whom he affectionately called his Angel), family, friends and his church family very much and will be missed by all that knew him. He married Lois Ramsey on April 24, 1990 in Auburn and she survives in Garrett. Also surviving are5 sons and a daughter, Dustin Ramsey of Auburn, James (Annette) Freeman of Wise County, VA, Michael Steven (Roxanne) Freeman of Tenn., Richard (Gwen) Freeman of Tenn., Jeffrey Freeman of Georgia and Lora Lee (Don) Abate of Tenn.;11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter; 2 sisters, Jeanette Cooke and Doris (Tommy) Wells both of Tenn.; Brothers and sisters in laws; Elaine Freeman, Norma Freeman and Edna Freeman all of Ohio and Harold (Barb) Ramsey and Ken Ramsey both of Auburn; many nieces nephews and his little dog Lucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Damon Joseph Freeman, daughter Teresa Gail Freeman, ex-wife June Freeman, 5 brothers, Ruford, Ralph, Darrell, Paul and Barney Freeman, a sister, Christine Starnes, 2 brother in laws, Jay Starnes and Hubert Cooke and 2 sister in laws, Norma Freeman and Wilma Freeman. Services will be 4 PM Saturday March 24, 2018 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Rev. Darrell Brandonburg officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Roselawn Cemetery in Auburn. Calling is 3 hours prior to the service from 1 to 4 PM at the funeral home Saturday. Memorials can be given to the family c/o Lois Freeman. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.