Earnest Lowell Freeman, 83, son of Roy and Julia (Brown) Freeman, was born Oct. 11, 1935, in Salem, Mo. He passed away Dec. 24, 2018, at Houston House in Houston, Mo.
Earnest was preceded in death by his parents and all of his brothers and sisters but two living brothers, Gerald and Frank. He was one of 11 children.
He is survived by children, Mona Fields, Buddy Freeman and wife, Kay, David Freeman, Rusty Freeman, Rose Jett and husband, George, Mykel Freeman and wife, Laura, Susan Freeman, Philip Freeman and wife, LeeAnne, Sherry Glascock, Christine Brazier and husband, Buddy, Crystal Turrubiates, Julia Freeman; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Earnest attended grade school at Black Oak and later received his GED. He also obtained a welding certification. He was a certified welding and mechanic in the Air Force for four years. He also worked as a welder, mechanic, bus driver and other varies jobs in his lifetime.
His hobbies included working on cars and lawnmowers until he was unable then playing cards, listening to bluegrass music and watching old John Wayne movies.
His best friend for most of his lifetime was Boty Moss, who worked for Paramount Pictures in California.
Earnest had a playful personality and giving heart. He loved his family and will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him.
Earnest wishes were to donate his body to science as two brothers had previously. The family plans to hold a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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