Horace Jack Freeman, age 95, passed away the early morning hours of June 26, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1918, in Tyro, Arkansas, and has been a resident of Willis, Texas, since 1993.

He is survived by his daughter, Scherry Oliver, and son-in-law, John Oliver of Willis; grandchildren Mindy Titzman and husband, Joey Titzman, of Magnolia and Michal Hobson of Houston; great-grandchildren Jack Titzman, Maggie Titzman, and Emma Hobson; sister Jackie Etheredge of Austin and nephews Alan Etheredge and Jon Etheredge and wife, Holly Etheredge (William and Emily) of Cedar Creek, Texas.

Horace was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Dorthy Freeman; his sister, Elaine Bond; and his parents, Jack and Mattie Freeman.

He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the Infantry from 1942–1945. Horace was employed by the Gulf Oil Company for 33 years. He was a foxhunter and served as the State Chairman for the Fox and Foxhounds Protective Association in 1953 and contributed articles to the national foxhunting magazine, The Red Ranger.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 28, 2013 at 11 am at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471, with Dr. Robert Oliver officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Merry Vann, Coldspring Veterinary Clinic, 13495 Hwy. 150 West, Coldspring, Texas, 77331 for the care and placement of abandoned animals, or any charity of choice.

Condolence messages may be written for the Freeman family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.