Wendell Darnell Freeman Obituary
The memory of Wendell Darnell Freeman (Cosby, Tennessee), who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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 Wendell Darnell Freeman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Darnell Freeman and Susie Rathbone Freeman; his son Randall Freeman; his sister Marlene Jenkins; his nephews, Leroy Jr. Ellison and Everette Woody; and his brothers-in-law, Wesley Butler, Leroy Ellison and Herb Woody.
He is survived by: his wife JoAnn Allen Freeman; his children, Theresa Kestner (Gary) and Scott Freeman; his adoptive daughter Regina Freeman; his daughter-in-law Cynthia Freeman; his grandchildren, Brooke Freeman, Kenneth Francis (Kim), Ashley Bitner (Will) and Josh Freeman (Whitney); his sisters, Bobbie Williamson (Jimmy), Henny Butler, Orlevia Ellison and Darnella Woody; and his great grandchildren, Keegan Francis, Layla Freeman, Abigail Freeman, Liam Freeman and Addison Bitner. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 4th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. A burial will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Allen Cemetery (2495 Dark Hollow Rd, Cosby, TN 37722).