John Dunlap Freeman
January 12, 1929 ~ January 12, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
John Dunlap Freeman, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 12, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 12, 1929 in Clements, MD, he was the loving son of the late William C. and Kate Rebbecca McAdams. John was the loving husband of Marie Freeman whom he married on February 15, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD. John is survived by his children; Karen Cook of Belair, MD, Ellen McDonald of CA, Rosalea Arnold of Mechanicsville, MD, Melody Jackson of Lexington Park, MD, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Siblings; Julia Melton of AK, Ann North, of FL and Veronica “Vickie” Trego of Annapolis, MD. He was preceded in death by his daughters; Ann “Bobby” Hilderbrand and Gayle Edens, siblings; Bishop Thompson, Clarence “Whitey” Thompson and George Alfred Thompson, Joseph Thompson, and Elmer “Chick” Thompson. John graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1945 and moved to Washington, DC in 1950 to work for Thompson Honor Dairy after 21 years, He moved back to St. Mary’s County, MD and bought a truck and traveled nationwide transporting mobile homes. He retired in 1995 after 50 years. John raised Beagles, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Ryan Cook, Stephen Arnold, Jr. Rick Arnold, Johnny Hilderbrand, and Keith Hilderbrand. Honorary pallbearers; Jeff McDonald, and Keith (Skeater) McDonald.
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“Grandma & Mom, I am so sorry about your loss. Granddad was a wonderful man who I truly respected and viewed as a role model. He married his childhood sweetheart and exemplified the phrase “the rock of the family”. I will cherish my fondest memories of him from my childhood. He would load all of his grandchildren in the back of the GMC to go to St. Clements Shores for a day of swimming, fishing, and crabbing. He was always patient and would take the time to ensure everyone had fun, that included an extra trip to the gas/tire station to fill up the tractor sized tire inter-tubes. He would wade in the shallow water showing all of us (grandchildren) how to catch soft-shell crabs. He loved to tell us stories from his earliest days of growing up in St. Clements Shores; more importantly, he would listen and offer guidance in a kind, mentoring manner. My grandfather, John D. Freeman, was a humble man who put others before his own well being. 1 Peter 5:5 “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”. Granddad, you will be missed, but never forgotten. I love you, Stephen E. Arnold, Jr. “
“Lea ~ So sorry to hear this sad news. Be comforted that he suffers no more and is free to watch over all of you. My love and prayers go out to you and your family! I am here for you; please call anytime!!”
“My thoughts and prayers are with family. “
“Marie and Family, I am deeply saddened by John’s death, he was a great person. John will be missed R.I.P. John God Bless”
“Lea and family, Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you. Take care.”
“Aunt Marie & Family, I have fond memories of my “gentle” Uncle John and dancing with your “girls” to music in our living room in Bethesda. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. May an inner peace surround you and support during your time of sorrow. Love, Al’s Daughters: Jackie & Debbie “
“Lea and family: We are so sorry for your loss. He has fought such a long battle and is finally at peace. May God give you and your family the comfort in knowing he is in God’s loving arms now. He will continually watch over you and your loved ones. I now he will be missed by many. God bless you and your family at this very difficult time. Mary ann and John Littleford”
“Marie, I am so sorry of the death of your husband. I didn’t know him, but, I am sure that he was a good man since he had you as his wife. God bless you and the family.”
“Marie and Family, I am so sorry we didn’t get to know each other better over the years. My sincere sympathy for your loss.”