Mr. Bobby Ralph Freeman, age 73, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his home. He was born in Robeson County on August 19, 1942.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Andrew & Ann Baleen Freeman; his paternal grandparents, Lawrence & Bertie Freeman; and his maternal grandparents, Casper & Flossie Mercer.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Collins Freeman of the home; 1 son Clay Freeman and wife Tammy of Lumberton; 1 daughter, Bobbie Walters and husband Sarge of Lumberton; 2 brothers: Tony Freeman and wife Brenda of Chadbourn and Larry Freeman of Lumberton; and 3 grandchildren: Taylor Walters, Lexi Walters, & Macy Freeman, all of Lumberton.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. and other times at the home.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Hog Swamp Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Ward & Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Broadridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358 or Broad Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 949 N. Broadridge Road, Orrum, NC 28369.