Funeral Service for Jimmy R Freeman, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Godfrey and Greg Leipert officiating; burial at Antioch Baptist Cemetery- Fairview. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Jimmy Freeman passed away on the evening of May 1, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born to the late Earnest and Truedell Freeman in Cullman on July 7, 1946. He was married to the apple of his eye, Gail Gaines, on January 7,1972. They were married for 46 wonderful years. Jimmy was a loving husband, wonderful father and a great brother and friend. His life was full and never lacking in love. Jimmy was a strong man that understood the importance of good character and the value of a man keeping his word and the equal importance of the laughter that follows a good prank or the relaxation that comes from a well needed beach vacation. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed being outdoors with his family going hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, swimming, playing volleyball or horseshoes, or working in his garden. He was greatly loved and will be even more missed by those who were blessed to know him.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gail Freeman; daughter, Tara Clowers; brothers, Gerald “Shorty” (Sandra) Freeman, Ray Freeman, Johnnie (Jutta) Freeman, and Jack (Sue) Freeman; sisters, Ethel (Benny) Tuggle, Edna Bavar, and Doris (Howard) Wright.
Survivors include his children; Shane (Kerin) Freeman, Sedena (Greg) Leipert, and Doug (Renita) Whatley; grandchildren; Angel (Levi) Dees, Heaven (Scotty) Tally, Izek Leipert, Avery “A.J.” Freeman, and Aaron “Champ” Freeman; great grandchildren; Alice Dees, Spencer Leipert, and Aspen Leipert; sister, Carolyn (Allen) Adamson; sister-in-law – Tina Freeman; brothers, Earnest (Janis) Freeman and Emmitt (Bonnie) Freeman; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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