Herbert Lewis Freeman
October 27, 1940 ~ May 8, 2016
Rocky Mount - Herbert Lewis Freeman, age 75, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Born in Wilson County, NC on October 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Darwin Kingsley “D.K.” Freeman and Jackie Latta Freeman.
Herbert was a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. A longtime entrepreneur, Herbert was the owner and operator of Freeman Lumber Company. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, he will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Herbert leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Anne Dowdy Freeman; his two daughters, Lynne Freeman Schiller and Jacqueline Freeman Bullington and her husband, Jed, both of Raleigh; his grandchildren, Zackery Freeman Bullington, Patrick Lewis Schiller, Andrew Kingsley Schiller, William Henry Schiller, Jr., and Melanie Schiller Seidel. He is also survived by his step-mother, Mavis Freeman; his sisters, Judy Dunson, Mayson Ross, Elizabeth McHone, Susan Freeman, Jean Bernholz, Fran Miller, and Ginger Brezac; and his brother Stuart Freeman; and their families; and William Henry Schiller, Sr. (former spouse of Lynne Freeman Schiller).
A Celebration of Herberts Life will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will follow the service until 4:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UNC Health Care, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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It’s with a heavy heart that I write. I did not know Mr. Herbert (Just Herbert) very long, but I enjoyed talking with him. We talked mainly about our families, he spoke mainly about his grands and how he enjoyed them, we tried to talk business but always about family. I will miss the conversations we had. He was a good man. Ben Jordan Edwards Wood Products
Dear Anne and family My most sincere condolences to all of you. Herbert was such a nice man and a most great neighbor. A truly special person. It will be hard every day not to see him ride off or come home in his truck — wave or wait for me to pass before he backed out of the drive, have him stop me to say hello and how are you doing, or bring me something from his wonderful garden. I too know from some folks about lots of the most kind things he did for so many others in need. Your loss is so deeply felt by me and all of us on Hawthorne Road. May God be with you all. Ann King your neighbor
Dear Ann and the Family I am going miss Herbert he was a great friend of mine. I was the one that canned his tomatoes and make the tomatoes juice and pickles and the grape jelly for him. He was also a great friend when I my husband pass away last September. He will always have a special place in my heart. He told me how he grew his tomatoes, but mine would not grow like his all I can say he had the touch. I know that Jimmy had his hand out to greet him in heaven. He will be truly miss by many. Love Kay H Hill
What a beautiful tribute to Herbert – thanks for sharing and for the outstanding memories. Theresa And Drew Theresa H Harrell
Our deepest sympathies to Patrick Schiller and his family on this loss of his grandfather. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Boy Scout Troop 374
My dear Anne, So sorry to read of Herbert’s death. We have many fond memories of you and Albemarle Beach. Candis joins me in love to you and your family. LLOYD OWENS