Dan Freeman

Obituaries

Wednesday, 28 September 2022 12:13

Dan Freeman went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2022 surrounded by his wife of 6 years, Sue and his daughters, Betsy (Butch) Runyan and Paige (John) Quinlivan. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

He was born in Martin, Tennessee to Roy and Ethel Freeman and served in the United States Marine Corps before graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of the Professional Engineering Society, and after his retirement from TVA, he was employed at NASA where he was awarded a commendation by President Bill Clinton for cost-saving measures.

He was a longtime resident of Scottsboro and a very accomplished genealogist. He loved his church and his church family and served as Deacon and Elder, serving as chairman of the building and grounds committee for many years. He was a proud member of the Lions Clun, serving as president of three different clubs. He received the Edward Jones Award after 50 years of service and served several times as president of the Impact board. Working in his yard, boating and being with friends were happy times for him.

He leaves behind a granddaughter, Tyler (Tim) Sojourner and grandson, Hunt (Dana) Quinlivan and six great-grandchildren. His grandchildren were special to him, and they spent many hours making things, playing in the lake and piddling in his workshop. He was a true and faithful friend and will be missed by his friends here on Earth and welcomed into Heaven by those gone before.
The family is eternally grateful for the love and care given to him by the staff at the Renaissance Marquis Memory Care Unit in Rome, Georgia and the special care shown by Helping Hands Sitter Service.

Memorials may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian church or Sadye’s Fund for Spreading Hope.