Mr. Joseph \\"Joe\\" Freeman, of 8878 Hwy. 130 East Fairmont was born December 18, 1947 in Dillon County, SC. He entered into eternal rest Monday, May 14, 2012 .making his journey of 64 years.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Revs. Ricky Burnett and Jimmy Jones officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7-9 P.M. at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont and other times at the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, MD \\"Buddy\\" Freeman and Bertha Hunt Freeman; two sisters, Lucy Freeman Edwards and Lula Mae Freeman Jones; five brothers, Herbert H. Freeman, Hezekiah Freeman, William Alfred Freeman, Jessie R. Freeman and Bruce Bryant.

Daddy led a devoted life to mama for forty years. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church for many years. He served as a deacon for thirty-two years,treasurer, church clerk, member of the brotherhood, and a member of the home choir. He was employed by Southern States and the FCX Co. since April 4, 1974. He was an upright and perfect man to those who knew him. He was always there to love and protect his family. Walking in God\\chr(39)s path, Daddy never met a stranger and was always willing to do the work of the Lord. He will be missed greatly,first as a husband, second as a daddy, third as a papa.

Daddy leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Diane O. Freeman of the home; his children; Jo Ann Freeman-Shiver of Fairmont and former son-in-law, Tim Shiver, Shirley Dale Freeman-Chavis and husband Chris of Fairmont; Joseph Jeffery \\"Jeff\\" Freeman of the home and his special friend, Ericka Kay Cummings his grandchildren; whom were the apple of his eye, Dakotah Chayton Shiver and Kaitlyn Sequoia Chavis; six brothers, James Ray Hunt, Velton Hunt and Homer Freeman all of Lumberton, MD Freeman, Jr., Stanley Freeman and Ben Freeman all of Fairmont; one sister, Anna Belle Freeman of Fairmont; an adopted daughter, Elizabeth \\"Cookie\\" Hunt of Fairmont also other adopted children who will miss him greatly; and a great host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.