Gary Freeman Sr.

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Gary Gene Freeman Sr., 66, of Advance passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017, at his home.

He was born April 27, 1951, at Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Charley and Zeola Curtis Freeman.

Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Perkins Baptist Church. He retired from the San Angelo Supportive Living Center as supervisor of the motor pool.

Gary and Arvetta Howard were united in marriage Jan. 5, 2008, at Bell City, Missouri, and she survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Gary Gene Freeman II of Carlsbad, Texas; two daughters, Angela Freeman of San Angelo, Texas, and Cary Jackson of Carlsbad; a stepson, Scott Howard of Cape Girardeau; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.