Freeman Elliot Denish passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 at the Carrolton of Lumberton at the age of 76. He was born in Franklin, New Hampshire on May 2, 1948 to parents, Merton and Lillian Denish, both whom preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Denish and a sister, Kathryn Denish.

He is survived by a brother, Melvin Denish (Karen) of Clarksville, Tennessee. He is also survived by nephew Greg Denish (Kim); a great-niece, Ava Denish; a great-nephew, Zachary Denish of Harvest, Alabama; a niece, Sarah Walter (Jeff); great-nephews, Austin Walter and Jack Walter; and a great-niece, Chloe Walter of Clarksville, Tennessee.

Freeman worked at the Plastic Shop factory in Franklin, New Hampshire in the late 60's for several years after graduating high school. In 1969, he changed jobs to work at the Universal Packing Company in Bow New Hampshire. Around 1972, he agreed to transfer with the company to a new factory opening in Lumberton, North Carolina (now Graphic Packaging). He continued to work there for over 40 years until his retirement in 2013.

In his younger days, Freeman loved to hunt and fish the rivers and lakes of New Hampshire. In retirement, he loved his routine of getting up and going to either Trader Station or Waffle House for breakfast and then, of course, his coffee, any time of the day. He was a kind and gentle man. He was a great friend and would do anything for family and friends.

He is and will continue to be greatly missed by his family and his friends from North Carolina to New Hampshire. He was a longtime member of Chestnut Street Methodist Church in Lumberton, North Carolina.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Chestnut Street Methodist Church, 200 E. 8th Street in Lumberton, NC.

A graveside service will be held in New Hampshire in late September of this year.