Mr. Thomas Glynn Freeny, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas Glynn Freeny, Sr., born September 20, 1927, passed away September 8, 2017 at 89 years of age. Freeny was a retired Regular Army MSG and Reserve SGM. Before retirement, he served tours in Germany, Alaska, Korea, Iran, and Vietnam. Having worn the US Army uniform every year from 1945 to 1980, Freeny was extremely proud of having had the honor and privilege of serving his country. He considered himself a common soldier in the long line of soldiers who preceded him and are still to come, but he served his country with honor, pride, and dignity, making him a hero to his family, friends, and fellow countrymen. Freeny spent much of his time in retirement researching family ancestry, an interest that led him to collaborate on and publish several books on the subject. Freeny was also known for his green thumb in gardening, a talent that allowed him to share the fruits of his labor with those he loved. He was a member of Leavell Woods United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS. Freeny is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Willa Dean (Reid) Freeny, sons Thomas Glynn (Brenda Bounds) Freeny, Jr., Bradley Reid (Vicki Hodge) Freeny, daughters Sandra Dean (Freddie) Sligh, Glynda Katherine (Joe) Reel, grandchildren Thomas G. (Tracy Trim) Freeny III, Timothy A. (Christi Neal) Freeny, Sonya (Steve) Barber, Bradley R. (Britney Howell) Freeny, II, Nicole L. (Aaron) Rieder, Jerry L. (Chastity Wilkinson) Reel, Brandie (Justin) Newell, Austin R. Reel, Dan (Natalie Swain) Hood, Deana E. (Jason) Robb, Kim (Brian) Harrell, Earl Reel, and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Robert Bradley and Lucy Belle (Ivy) Freeny, brothers Robert Smith Freeny, Alfred Howard “Bill” Freeny, James Leo Freeny, Ivy Dewitt Freeny, and sisters Mattie Ruth Evans, Hazel L. Johnston, and Lucy Jeanelle Wells. Visitation will be Monday, 09/11/2017 at Wilcox Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M. in Carthage, MS. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, 09/12/2017 at Freeny United Methodist Church in Freeny, MS. Burial with military honors will follow at the Dr. James D. Freeny Family Cemetery in the nearby Freeny Community. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 66, Clinton, MS 39056, and to the Palmer Home for Children/MS Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703.

Mr. Thomas Glynn Freeny, Sr.

September 20, 1927 - September 8, 2017

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