Sonny Grayson Freeman: Obituary

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Mr. Sonny Grayson Freeman age 79 of Blue Ridge Hwy Blairsville passed away on Monday July 22, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Freeman was born on June 3, 1940 in Union County, the son of the late John Henry Freeman and the late Gladys Rebecca Payne Freeman. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Sonny had taught construction at the Union County High School Vocational for several years. He was a Builder Contractor for many years. Sonny was a member of the Alleghany Masonic Lodge #114 F&AM and also a member of the Appalachian Shrine Club. He was a loving and caring husband, father and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and also his daughter, Sonja Jo Freeman on May 7, 2013 and a brother, Gary Freeman. Sonny was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Freeman are his loving wife and best friend of fifty nine years, Joyce Jones Freeman of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Russell and Sharon Freeman of Murphy, two brothers and sisters in law, James and Susan Freeman, Larry and Marsha Freeman, one sister and brother in law, Brenda and James Reece all of Marietta, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Mark Alexander officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Buddy Legg, Bill Parker, W.H. Hood, Logan Henderson, Bill Mink and Carlton Sparks. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Hemphill.  Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery where he will rest next his beloved daughter Sonja. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12-3:00 pm.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

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