Leon “Ray” Freels
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Graveside services for Leon “Ray” Freels, 76, Lawrence will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 at Memorial Park Cemetery. He passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor.
Ray was born December 15, 1939 in Mountain Grove, MO the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Estep) Freels.
He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as an Airman 1st Class.
He enjoyed bowling, golf and playing pool at the Senior Center.
He worked at Quaker Oats until he retired in 1996.
He married Ruby Stone October 18, 1958. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his brothers, Earnest Freels, Mountain Juliet, TN, Keith Freels, Clatskanie, OR; and nephew, Raymond Stone, Lawrence, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry; and sister, Rosemary.
He will lie in state from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday, February 28th at the mortuary.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Parkinson Foundation and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Ruby So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, but know that it is a blessing in disguise as he has been ill for so very long. I know how I would feel if I were in your shoes. We have had our husbands for so much of our life, it will seem unreal to be alone.
Bill and I will try to be there either Sunday or Monday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for all the trying days ahead.
“God gave His Own Beloved Son in your behalf; on this account
He wants you to be comforted. He did not withhold the gift of His
Dear Son, then never doubt He will give the strength you need.
He won’t forget the faith and love you have shown; He will not
fail to care and comfort all His Own.”
1 Peter 5:10
I spent a lot of time at Quaker working with Leon and on the golf course with him during those years. I will always remember the golf scrambles he got our golfing group involved with. The layoff days when we would throw clubs in his Ford Explorer and find a new course to try our duffer ways. He always had me lead in the scramble putting phase. I was the adventurer and would show the others where to read the green break. I know his last days were a challenge but I also remember he was great with challenges at work. He was a fun loving guy and it is how I will always remember him.
Ruby,
So sadden to hear of your loss. Lots of e-hugs and know that you are in my thoughts.