(UPDATED) KNOXVILLE, TN – Leonard Dewitt Freeman, age 52, passed away on October 20, 2019. Leonard was a very loyal, helpful and caring person. He would give anyone “the shirt off his back.” Leonard could make anyone laugh! He kept a smile on his face never quick to anger about anything. He loved his family dearly always having a good word or doing a good deed for everyone.
Preceded in death by mother, Gaynell Freeman; father, Bill Nelson; sisters, Lillian “Tunie” and Cynthia Freeman.
Survived by children, Lenaysha Tillery, Leonard Freeman, Jr. and Ansley Broyles; granddaughter, Da’riya Battle; sister, Melissa Freeman (Reggie Bost); brothers, Sanford (Betsy Tillery) and Mark (Penny) Freeman and Adrian “Tip” Jones; uncle, Elijah (Almeta) Freeman’ aunts, Lila Dumas and Mary Alice Juandoo; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins to include special cousin, Than Robinson.
Saturday, November 9, 2019, the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service to follow at Open Door Church, 2806 Sherman Street, Knoxville, TN. Pastor Steve A. Simpson officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church the day of the service. Professional arrangements entrusted to Brian L.Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com