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Enid, Oklahoma May 1942 December 11, 1864 ~ May 30, 1942 Emry Freeman was born in Cameron, Illinois and came to Creston, Iowa at the age of 9 with his parents. He married Effie May Adkins on October 16, 1887 in Hopeville, Iowa. Emry and Effie Freeman moved to Brush, Colorado in 1910 where he worked in the cattle ranching business. He later moved to Artesia, New Mexico and came to Enid, Oklahoma in 1916. Emry was in the farm machinery business at Drummond, Oklahoma with his son Boyd as manager of the store. In 1922 the Freeman Equipment Company was opened in Enid, Oklahoma with Emry and Boyd Freeman as managers. He was a member of Central Christian Church and at the time of his death was a elder for many years. He was a member of the Kiwanis club and a past president. Emry and Effie had two children, Boyd born in 1889 and Bernice born in 1890. |
Enid, Oklahoma July 1945 October 14, 1866 ~ July 9, 1945 Effie was the first child born to William Henry Adkins and Elizabeth Ann Williamson in Hopeville, Iowa. They had 11 children and three sons died young. Effie married Emry Freeman on October 16, 1887 in Hopeville, Iowa. The Freeman's moved from Iowa to Brush, Colorado in 1910 and then to Enid, Oklahoma in 1916. Effie was a member of Central Christian Church taking an active part in various church organizations. She was also a member of the Merry Matrons club. Effie and Emry Freeman had two children, Boyd born in 1889 and Bernice born in 1890. |
Enid, Oklahoma December 2009 Jan 13, 1919 ~ December 14, 2009 Billy Banyon Freeman was the first son born to Elgin E. & Florence Gertrude [Fields] Freeman in Browning, MO. Billy was married to Dora Lucille [Merideth] Freeman on July 14, 1946. Billy passed on December 14, 2009 In Enid, Oklahoma. He leaves his wife, Dora Freeman, to mourn his passing. He was predeceased by his parents, Elgin and Florence Freeman, and two brothers, Jack Elgin Freeman and Sam Fields Freeman |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma December 26, 2016 August 1, 1921 ~ December 13, 2016 The graveside service celebrating the life of Mrs Margaret Freeman, 95, San Antonio, Texas, will be 2 pm Monday December 26, 2016, in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Margaret was born on August 1, 1921, in Kremlin, Oklahoma, and graduated from Enid High School. Her husband was career US Air Force, and their last move was to San Antonio in 1959. She was a devoted Civil Servant, working in the Civilian Personnel Office at Lackland AFB from 1959 until her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed Shine outings with her husband, playing Bingo with her sister and taking cruises with several close friends. After retirement, she was a tireless volunteer at the Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. She was also a longtime active member of the Marbach Christian Church, volunteering in several capacities. She is survived by nieces, Sharon Bruns of Enid, Oklahoma, and Barbara Gumerson, and nephews, Robert Welsh of Iowa City, Iowa, James Welsh of Palm City, FL, and David Bell of Ponca City, OK. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Don F.C. Freeman; parents, Gus and Maude Gumerson; two sisters; and five brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marbach Christian Church of San Antonio, Texas, with Brown-Cummings serving as custodian of the funds. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.Brown-Cummings.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma November 20, 2014 March 22, 1924 ~ November 17, 2014 The memorial service for Dora Lucille Freeman will be 11 am, Saturday, December 6, 2014, in the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev Andrew Long will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home. A private family burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Dora Lucille Freeman died peacefully, in Houston, Texas, on November 17, 2014, at the age of 90. Born March 22, 1924, in Enid, Okla., to Owen and Lillian Merideth, she married Billy Banyon Freeman July 14, 1946, and had one son, Steven Merideth Freeman. She was a 1942 graduate of Enid High School and a graduate of Enid Business College. Upon graduation, she worked for the George E. Failing Company and later in the office of Dr Bruce Hinson. Dora Lu was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Enid and a member of PEO Chapter DB. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her brother, Tom Merideth. She leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Rebecca of Houston, a granddaughter, Merideth Hood and husband, Brian of San Antonio, and grandson, Thomas Freeman of Houston. She also leaves three great grandchildren, Lillianne, Genevieve and T. Banyon Hood, in addition to her niece, Suzanne Nelson and husband, Doug of Austin, and her sister-in-law, Deanne Freeman of Woodward. Dora Lu was a wonderful role model and will be remembered for her kind and loving disposition and dedication to church, family and friends. Memorials may be made through Henninger-Hinson to the First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.enidwecare.com. Submitted by Family |
Enid, Oklahoma December 2017 September 7, 1928 ~ December 9, 2017 Surrounded by his loving family and his ever-faithful dog Lucy, Boyd Whitson Freeman passed away in his home in Enid, Oklahoma on December 9th, 2017. Boyd was born on September 7th, 1928 to J. Boyd and Ruth Whitson Freeman. Boyd spent his childhood in Enid, Oklahoma growing up on S. Hayes Street. Boyd attended school at McKinley Elementary School, Emerson Junior High School and graduated from Enid High School in 1946. Boyd then attended the University of Oklahoma where he studied Business. After graduating from OU, Boyd returned to Enid to assist his ailing father in the family business, Freeman Equipment Company. As the third generation of the Freeman family involved in Freeman Equipment Company, Boyd made many friends as he sold trucks throughout the state of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. When he wasn't busy selling trucks Boyd loved to be out hunting, enjoying quiet hikes at his farm, watching trains, flying airplanes or reading a good book about World War Two or a novel written by Earnest Hemingway. Boyd was always an active man about town, but always had time for a smile, a handshake and a quick hello. Everyone who met Boyd respected him for his uncompromised passion and integrity. During his early years Boyd developed a great love of flying. He could often be seen at the airport, eating at the restaurant, or taking his Bonanza up for a ride. Flying was a great passion in Boyd's life and he would always stop to listen to a great aviation story. Boyd married Jill Athey in July, 1966. Soon after they got married they moved to what would be Boyd's final home in Willow West. Later, Boyd met his second wife and childhood sweetheart, Ruth Wiles, at a class reunion. They were then married in 1976 in Dallas, Texas. Boyd and Ruth traveled all over the world together and Ruth was the love of Boyd's life. Ruth left us on December 31, 2014, and no doubt Boyd is relieved to be reunited with her. Boyd is survived by two children, Ruthie "Ruth" Freeman of New York and Robert and Carrie Freeman of Des Moines, Iowa. Boyd is also survived by seven grandchildren. They include Felicia Freeman of Chicago, Illinois, Sarah Freeman of Chicago, Illinois, Jacob Freeman of Salt Lake City, Utah. Other grandchildren include Jared Freeman of Salt Lake City, Utah and Elizabeth Freeman of Los Angeles, California. Just when Boyd thought his Grand parenting days were over, two additional grand children came around, Amy Freeman and Abbie Freeman of Des Moines, Iowa. Boyd was a loving step father to a number of other children that were a part of his life. Boyd was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth Wiles Freeman and his younger brother Whitson Freeman. The family would like to thank all of Dad's wonderful caregivers who went beyond their duties to keep Dad and his dog, Lucy, comfortable and cozy. |
Emid, Oklahoma September 2017 December 19, 1930 ~ September 6, 2017 The graveside service honoring the life of Emry Whitson "Whit" Freeman is 2 pm Saturday, September 9, 2017, in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the United States Army. Services are under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. A family visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2017, in the Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. He was born to J. Boyd and Ruth Whitson Freeman December 18, 1930, in Enid, Oklahoma. He had a wonderful childhood growing up on Hayes Street, surrounded by lots of childhood friends and family. He attended McKinley Grade School, Emerson Jr High, and graduated from Enid High School in 1948. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and graduated with a business degree. After a few years living in Colorado working in the clothing business, he returned home to Enid to help his older brother run the family trucking business, Freeman Equipment Company. Whit served in the US Army during the Korean War and his incredible math skills landed him the strategic role as a spotter on the 38th parallel. Whit was a dedicated family member and kept us all entertained with his wonderful sense of humor and amazing stories. He was an avid skier, traveling the world to find the best slopes. Music was his passion and his love of jazz led him to clubs all over the Midwest to follow Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Jimmy Rushing. He was the best dancer in the world. He is survived by his brother, Boyd W. Freeman, niece, Ruthie Freeman of New York City, and nephew Robert Freeman of Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made in his name to the Enid Public Library or to the VFW Post 2270, with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds. Condolences may be made to the family at www.Brown-Cummings.com |
Enid, Oklahoma October 2016 August 19, 1942 ~ October 31, 2016 The graveside service for Ronald David Freeman will be 10:00 am Friday, November 4, 2016 in the Memorial Park Cemetery Garden Chapel with the Reverend Gail Edmison officiating. Services are under the direction of Henninger~Hinson Funeral Home. Ronald was born in Enid on August 19, 1942 to Albert and Maude [Smith] Freeman and passed away October 31, 2016 in Enid. Ronald married Grace Ketchersid on December 8, 1978 in Enid where the couple made their home. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ronald enjoyed watching football, NASCAR, John Wayne westerns and going fishing as often as he could. Ronald is survived by his sons, Jefferey and Ron Wayne Freeman; daughter, Penny Buckley; step-children, Tracy Clark, Billy Carr, Patrick Carr, and Greg Carr; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace and sisters, Betty Jean Campbell and JoAnn Thomas |
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