James Michael “Mike” Freeman, 63, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born April 7, 1950 in Fairmount, GA to the late Willis James and Bernice Chambers Freeman; and was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Freeman; brothers-in-law, Jack McBride and Lowell Tarpley; and nephew, Jerry Tarpley.
Mike was the owner of Freeman Motor Express.
He is survived by his companion, Ellen Winters of the residence; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Brenda Freeman of Dalton, GA; sisters, Martha Tarpley of Crandall, GA and Jimmie McBride of Atlanta, GA; step-children, Amanda Anderson and Leonard Boudreaux of Chatsworth, GA and Josh and Crystal Anderson of Ellijay, GA; grandchildren, Hannah Lee and Jaylen Grant; special nieces, Lisa Hale, Iris McBride and Melissa Poe; and great-niece, China Poe.
Service to celebrate the life of Mr. James Michael “Mike” Freeman will be held Monday, March 24, at 11 a.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Jeff Caylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 23.
The arrangements are by Ponders Funeral Home.