05/05/2025
Verlon Dale Freeman, 91, of Center, TX, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX, with visitation beginning at 1pm Paston Quinn Hill will officiate. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas.
Born September 12, 1933, in Joaquin, TX, Verlon is the son of Larnell Lee Freeman and Britt Annie Nunley. He was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University. Retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, Verlon served in the United States Army Reserves and was also a veteran of the Korean War. He loved teaching and coaching in Joaquin, TX, and DeSoto Parish, LA. He enjoyed watching any and all football, especially his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by:
Wife of 55 years, Vanda Sampson Freeman
Sons:
Jason Sampson Freeman and wife Amanda
John Paul Freeman
Grandchildren:
Cullen Freeman
Shelby Freeman
Alexander Freeman
Jace Freeman
Wyatt Freeman
Garrett Freeman
Brother, Charles Freeman and wife Frances
Sisters-in-law:
Katherine Freeman
Margaret King Freeman
Preceded in death by parents, Larnell lee Freeman and Britt Annie Nunley; and brothers, Travis Freeman, J.C. Freeman, Dennis Freeman, and Billy Freeman.
Pallbearers will be Cullen Freeman, Mike Lawson, Brent Andres, Jack Cooper, Bo Risinger, and Jason Harvey.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
