Michael James DeFreest Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael James DeFreest of Rossville, Georgia, born in Albany, New York, who passed away on June 6, 2025 at the age of 54. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael James DeFreest to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Michael James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willis James DeFreest Sr. and Karen Ann DeFreest. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer DeFreest; his children, Harley Moore, Hayley Duran and Judith Duran; his siblings, Willis James "Jim" DeFreest Jr. (Danen), Leticia Bain (Peggy), Joe Baker and Michele Contreras (José); and his aunt Judy Winner (Harry). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Calendar Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Chattanooga (6018 John Douglass Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
