James Weddington “Jimmy” Freeman, 76, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Jimmy was a graduate of Hendersonville High School, served in the US Navy, and was a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge. He will be fondly remembered as the owner and operator of Freeman’s News Stand and Freeman’s Catering, where he employed his love of cooking to provide for countless D.A.R.E. events, first responder events, and parties. He was also known as quite a jokester, always ready to engage with his quick wit and infectious sense of humor.
Jimmy was the son of the late Raymond Robert and Elizabeth Bryant Freeman. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Johnny Freeman.
Surviving are his adopted family who served as his caregivers: Amanda Jamison and husband Razz, and her children: Devin (Nikki), Caz’rae, Jos’lynn, Grantt, and Lauryn; and her grandchildren: Elena, Kenneth, and Anthony; Amanda’s mother, Renee Van Hoy; brother, Raymond Robert “Bob” Freeman, Jr.; nephew, Raymond Robert Freeman, III; great-nephew, Raymond Robert Freeman, IV; and great-niece, Molly Freeman.
Jimmy Freeman was a long-time friend of WHKP and all of the people there. His Dad, Bob Freeman, founder of Freeman's News stand and leader in the local Republican Party, was a close friend of former WHKP owner and morning show host, Kermit Edney.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 6, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, of which Jimmy was a longtime member. Rev. Steve Scoggins will officiate. Burial will follow in Fruitland Cemetery on Townsend Road.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the church.
Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville.
Shuler Funeral Home is honored to assist Jimmy’s family with his arrangements.
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