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Gene Milton Freeman, age 60

Gene Milton Freeman, age 60, of Bigelow, Arkansas passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born in Conway, Arkansas on September 30, 1964 to Eugene Freeman and Johnnie Mae Strassle.

Gene is survived by his wife of 27 years Lesa Elaine Freeman; six children Crystal (Justin) Roberts, Jon (Sarah) Freeman, Matt (Hannah) Freeman, Robert Moore, Kelsey Hilemon, and Kenneth (Daphne) Moore; his father Eugene (Evia) Freeman; his mother Johnnie Mae (Donnie) Harlan; siblings Loretta (Mark) Bell, Mark (Leeann) Freeman, Dollie (Scott) Greene, and Butch (Tammy) Freeman; stepbrothers DJ (Melanie) Harlan and Kenny (Tera) Harlan; 18 grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

Gene worked as a carpenter for many years. He had many hobbies, but his favorite things to do were hunting, fishing, family time on the pontoon, spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids, and cornhole. Gene was an amazing husband, father, and papaw! He was a dad and friend to many and never met a stranger. He devoted his life to his wife Lesa, his kids, and grandkids. His favorite saying was “We are blessed”! He loved music, loved to sing, loved to dance the night away with his wife, and we would quite often catch him playing his air guitar. He will be so greatly missed but never forgotten. He was truly one of a kind!

Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”

There will be no service. The family had a private gathering at his home for close family and friends.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

1 Comment

  • Elizabeth Tuck Posted February 3, 2025 8:19 PM

    Gene was the best, he will be greatly missed by his family & friends. We love you Gene

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