Raymond Freeman Obituary

Raymond Freeman

Jun 6, 1941 - Aug 21, 2023

Vermilion

Raymond Freeman, 82, of Vermilion, passed away late Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital.

He was born June 6, 1941, in Coeburn, Virginia, to Garland "Bud" Freeman and Pearl (Payne) Groesch.

Ray married Sandra (Massey) Freeman on Nov. 7, 1959, and they had five children. Raymond worked for Ford Motor Co. for nearly 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, playing and working on computers, and his dog, Josie. In his earlier years, he enjoyed mushroom hunting and riding his Harley. He loved his Ford cars, especially the T-Bird. He was a member of Sandusky USBC and the local UAW.

Ray is survived by his daughters, Lisa Weaver of Vermilion and Sonya (Leroy Sizemore) Phelps of Sandusky; sons, Dennis (Darla) Freeman of Lorain, Robert (Leslie) Freeman of Monroeville, and Gary (Angela) Freeman of Wakeman; grandchildren, James (Dawn) Verhovec, Stephanie (Ben) Mayse, Brittney Freeman, Tera (Brian) Licata, Kristin (Jayme) McMillan, Ashley Phelps, Guerin Phelps, Zach (Allyson) Phelps, Troy (Kandice) Phelps, Andrew (Allie) Cline, Natasha (Jermaine) Jones, and Leroy Sizemore II; 23 great-grandchildren; siblings, Wayne Freeman and Darlene Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 63 years, Sandra, in June of this year; brother, Ronnie Freeman; and sister-in-law, Janie Freeman.

Visitation for friends will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, 38 South St., Berlin Heights, and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, until the time of Ray's funeral at 11 a.m. at Sandusky Church of God, 1018 W. Bogart Rd., Sandusky. The Revs. Sam and Harvey Studer will officiate. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.