Emporia ? He was born Sept. 26, 1910, in Chase County, the son of Roy E. and Annie M. (Silver) Freeman. A retired businessman, Mr. Freeman worked for J.C. Penney Co. Inc. from 1933 to 1965. He spent several years in Junction City as well as Lawrence. After retiring, he moved to Emporia where he purchased FreemanâÂÂs Inc., which he owned and operated until 1977. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and he was a member of the First Christian Church, Emporia.

He married Pauline Foster on Nov. 24, 1938, in Emporia. She died April 1, 2001.

Survivors include a son, Douglas, Bartlesville, Okla.; and a grandson.

The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Assn., sent in care of Charter Funerals-Emporia Chapel, 501 W. Sixth Ave., Emporia 66801.