Charles Erwin Freeman Sr., age 87 of Forest City, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1927 in Westminster, South Carolina and was the son of the late Martin F. Freeman, Sr. and Kate Voyles Freeman. Charles attended The Citadel and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Forest City since 1956. He served in the National Guard 218th Infantry Division from 1947-1956. Charles was the manager for Graham Cash Department Store in Forest City , a position he held from 1956 until he retired in 1991. He was a member of the Forest City Lions Club from 1956-2014. During his 58 years as a Lions Club Member, he received many awards for his service as: President, District Lion, Zone Chairman, Master Key and Volunteer awards. Throughout his life time Charles served his community in many areas. He was the 1974 Kiwanian of the Year, Chairman of the Forest City Housing Authority,1995 Grand Marshall, Forest City Merchants 1991, East and Chase District Employee of the year 1970, a supporter of the Boy Scouts Of America Troop 125, and served on the Cool Springs Middle School and East High Committee. Charles’ passion was being a Gideon. In March of 1978 he joined the Gideon’s. Over the years, he spoke at more than 200 churches throughout NC. He volunteered at the Christmas Cheer Center for many years. He also served on the Board of Yokefellow and was longtime Chairman of the Forest City Housing Authority. He spent many hours helping others and was always just a phone call away. In addition to his parents and siblings, he is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Snoddy Freeman. He is survived by his sons Jimmy Freeman of Forest City NC and Chuck Freeman and daughter in law Joan Freeman of Bostic NC. Granddaughter and great-grandchildren of Forest City, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Forest City First Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 181 Forest City NC 28043 or The Gideon’s International P.O. Box 834 Forest City NC. 28043 Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Becky Stanley and Reverend Dr. Phillip W. Dunford officiating. Interment will be private for the family in the Nazareth Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Spartanburg County. Visitation will be from five until seven o’clock on Tuesday evening at Padgett and King. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available atwww.padgettking.com
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