Robert Gary Freeman
February 8, 1945 ~ November 6, 2016
ROBERT GARY FREEMAN, "Bob"
Died on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Capital Caring Hospice in Aldie, VA after a courageous battle with cancer. A longtime resident of Springfield, VA, he was 71 years old.
Bob was born in Rutherfordton, NC on February 8, 1945 and grew up in Maryland. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland ('68), with a degree in Accounting. He retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the US government in 2004. At the time of his retirement he was the Chief of the Office of Systems Finances at USCG Headquarters. Bob was a lifelong boating enthusiast, loved fishing and, later in life, he became an avid golfer.
Bob is survived by three children; his sons, David Freeman and Christopher Beal and his daughter, Jennifer Murphy. He is also survived by his loving partner of 14 years, Marji Wright, and nine grandchildren; Justin Takemori, Ryan and Brooke Freeman, Tanner, Logan and Emma Beal, and Kiersten, Deven and Camden Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Freeman and brother Reginald Freeman.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service in his honor at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA at 2:30pm on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Died on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Capital Caring Hospice in Aldie, VA after a courageous battle with cancer. A longtime resident of Springfield, VA, he was 71 years old.
Bob was born in Rutherfordton, NC on February 8, 1945 and grew up in Maryland. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland ('68), with a degree in Accounting. He retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the US government in 2004. At the time of his retirement he was the Chief of the Office of Systems Finances at USCG Headquarters. Bob was a lifelong boating enthusiast, loved fishing and, later in life, he became an avid golfer.
Bob is survived by three children; his sons, David Freeman and Christopher Beal and his daughter, Jennifer Murphy. He is also survived by his loving partner of 14 years, Marji Wright, and nine grandchildren; Justin Takemori, Ryan and Brooke Freeman, Tanner, Logan and Emma Beal, and Kiersten, Deven and Camden Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Freeman and brother Reginald Freeman.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service in his honor at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA at 2:30pm on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Marji, We are sorry for your loss! We are praying for you. Your Durham, NC family
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the great good fortune to meet and work with Bob in the early 90s at CG headquarters, where beyond his extreme professional competence, I learned the importance of personal integrity, loyalty,respect for others and humor as hallmarks of his leadership. As the years passed we infrequently crossed paths, but it always seemed we picked up where we left off with great laughter and fond memories. Bob dubbed me Uncle Buck. I’m sure he is sailing in fair winds and will forever be an angel on your yardarm.
Chris, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Just wanted to let you know that your Link-Belt Mid-Atlantic family are thinking about you and your family.
Praying for you Marji . You two always showed us what great love and joy is . Thank you for sharing Bob and your adventures with us over the years and making us laugh so hard ! Love , Tami
Bonnie and I would like to send heartfelt condolences to the entire Freeman family. Bob was a great guy and a super boss to have when I was working for him (back in the day) at the U.S. Coast Guard HQ. Remembering his wonderful sense of humor and his ability to bring a smile to everyone’s faces will always remain in our thoughts & memories. May he rest in peace! Cheers, BOB!!! Shirley Knight
My heart goes out to you dear Marji Belle. Bob was one of the good guys, always with the jokes, always with the smiles, and always a class act. Please accept my sincere condolences on your unimaginable loss. With thoughts, prayers, and much love, Francine
Bob was a good friend and neighbor to me, my wife and kids. All our prayers go out to Margie, Bob’s kids and grandkids – our hearts are heavy as we waited to hear where and when Bob’s services would be – we never heard but will say our fond goodbyes here. He was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed !!!! Tom B.