DATELINE; Bakersville , NC

Robert "Paw Bob" Edward Freeman, age 76 of NC 80, Bakersville , NC passed away September 10, 2014 at Brookside Rehab and Care in Burnsville , NC . He was a son of the late Lizzie Freeman and self employed as a Truck Driver. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and was a Veteran of The United States Army.

Survivors include his wife Linda Faye Freeman, of the home, two sons; Gary W. Freeman and Greg L. Freeman and fiancé Amanda Loftis, all of Bakersville, NC, three grandchildren; Gabe, Caleb, and Hannah, one sister Charlene Wilson, of Burnsville, NC, one brother Hal Young ( Faye), of Green Mountain, NC, two brothers in law; Jimmy Mathis, and Lyda Bryant, both of Burnsville, NC, one sister in law Elaine Freeman, of Burnsville, NC, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by; one brother R. V. Freeman, and two sisters; Peggy Bryant, and Wilma Mathis.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Randy Wise officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Interment will be Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 11:00AM at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery .

Memorials may be made to; Red Hill Baptist Church c/o Louise Slagle 4596 North 226 Hwy, Bakersville, NC 28705, or a charity of choice.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Freeman Family.