James Freed Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Freed (Sikeston, Missouri), departing on March 8, 2025 at the age of 88. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Freed to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Cecil Freed and Eunice Marie Sparks Freed; his wife Virgie Anita Emerson; his sisters, Mary Ellen Freed and Doris Jean Overstreet; and his children-in-law, James Deere and Marcie Freed.
He is survived by: his brothers, Cecil Glenn Freed of St. Louis, Marvin Edward Freed (Barb) of Advance, Danny Lee Freed of Bernie, Arvin Dean Freed (Tonya) of Advance, Kenneth Ray Freed (Rita) of St. Charles and Troy Wayne Freed (Becky) of Bernie; his sister-in-law Becky Emerson Rodgers (Kenny) of Cape Girardeau; his children, Sheilah Deere of Caruthersville, Mark, Brenda Freed of Bertrand and David Allen Freed of Morley; his grandchildren, Andrew, Stephanie Deere of Caruthersville, Deanna, Adam Hoyt of Birmingham, UK, Kelsey Freed of Morley, Ben Freed of Morley, Charles Mark, Mamie Freed of Sikeston, Bryan and Kayce Freed of Kelso; his great grandchildren, Andrew "Drew" Deere, Jewelya Deere, Hallie Kay Hoyt, Helena, Cody, Riley and Bailey; and his close friend June Freeman. He is also survived by his family, friends.
Viewing was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ponder Funeral Home (1120 N Main St, Sikeston, MO 63801). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Morley Cemetery (324 Kirkwood St, Oran, MO 63771).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Missouri Veterans Home Foundation at https://capevetshomefoundation.com or the Morley Baptist Memorial Garden.
