SERVICES:  Sunday, April 27, 2025

First Baptist Church of Beaumont

12:00 p.m.

INTERMENT:  Beaumont Cemetery

VISITATION:  Sunday, April 27, 2025

First Baptist Church of Beaumont

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Wayne Freeman of Beaumont, Mississippi, on April 23, 2025 at the age of 78. Robert was born on April 5, 1947 in Sand Hill, Mississippi to Stover and Mary Ellen Freeman.

Robert was a loving husband, father, brother, and devoted disciple for Christ. He led a life full of dedication and love for his family and church. Robert enjoyed spending cherished time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.  He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Beaumont. Robert was a graduate of Jones County Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology with a focus in drafting. He was a retired business owner of Hattiesburg Blueprint and Supply Co., draftsman, and part-time postal worker.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kathryn Freeman of Beaumont; daughter, Paige Hillman (Brian) of Petal; son, Seth Freeman (Allie) of Prattville, AL; grandchildren, Austin Williams, Gage, Cace, and Cameron Hillman (Paige and Brian), Heidi, Lilly, and Landree Freeman (Seth and Allie); siblings, Ruth Henderson of Piave, Vicky Watson of Sand Hill, Martin Freeman of Sand Hill, Sonnie Freeman of Richton, Jimmie Freeman of Richton; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Lisa Tingle of Hattiesburg; aunt, S.M. Penton of Beaumont.

We would like to extend a special thanks to cousins, Rachel Cascio, Carol Daughdrill, Jamie Chambless, friend Beverly Hesterman, and the numerous family and friends that have shown an outpouring of love throughout the past few weeks.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Stover and Mary Ellen Freeman, father and mother-in-law, Edwin and Zettie Bodie.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Beaumont on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The visitation will start at 10:30 a.m. followed by the service at 12:00 p.m.