Ollie "J.R." Freeman, Jr. 65 of Dryden went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

J.R. was born on September 6, 1959 in Dryden, Virginia to the late Ollie Freeman Sr. and Margaret Freeman. J.R. proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his years in service he worked many construction jobs before his retirement.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Clyde Freeman, Larry Freeman, Charlotte Looney, Barbara Easterling, Frank Freeman, Judy Short, Mike Freeman, Emery Freeman, and Dianne Robbins.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Christina (Jason) Webb; grandchildren, Ruby Bowen, Autumn Bowen, Jessie Bowen, and Jase Webb; siblings, Betty Jones of Fall Branch, TN, Robert Freeman of Woodway, VA, Carolyn Hughes of Stickleyville, VA, Danny Freeman of Monarch, VA, Kenneth Freeman of Dryden, VA, Shirley White of Dryden, VA; niece who was like a sister, Jo Bauer; along with several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.

Ollie "J.R." Freeman, Jr. and his family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.