| Bio | FREEMAN, JR Richard Arthur Freeman, Jr., 69, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, November 20th 2014. A graveside service will be held, with honors, at 10:00 a.m. at Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, MO. Rick was born January 22, 1945 in Independence, MO as one of three children to Ardyce (Brown) and Richard Arthur Freeman, Sr. He graduated from Van Horn high school and enlisted in the Navy where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. On April 1, 1967 he married Katherine (Sholly) and together they had two children. He worked in many jobs including Ignition Interlock as a sales manager until retirement in 2005. Rick enjoyed swimming, reading, travel, sports, and his beloved dog Reagan. He is a life long member of the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) Buckner Congregation as well as a Third Degree Mason of the Buckner Lodge, life members of VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and American Legion. His family remembers him as a sweetheart, funny, and a charming man who loved his kids. Rick is loved and will be missed. The family encourages contributions to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or Disabled American Veterans in his memory. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.speakschapel.com Carson-Speaks Funeral Home, 1501 S. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052, 816-252-7900
Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 23, 2014. |
