James Freeman

Ocean Pines

James Freeman passed away at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland, on March 15, 2021.

In his final days, Jim was surrounded by his family and was able to watch the eagles and ospreys dive into the Manklin Creek from his favorite spot in his sunroom.

He could often be seen prowling the local parks and waterways to capture wildlife with his camera.

When he wasn’t trying to get the perfect shot, he could be found playing platform tennis at the paddleball courts, tending to the tomatoes in his garden, golfing, kayaking and casting a line off the coast of Assateague to catch some bluefish.

Jim was a dedicated Marine who served our country with honor. After his service, Jim earned a B.S. from Temple University.

He worked as a seventh grade science teacher at Keith Valley Middle School in Hatboro-Horsham School District for 31 years before retiring to Ocean Pines with his wife, June.

In Ocean Pines Jim always kept active with platform tennis where he made many wonderful and caring friends and served as the president of the platform tennis group for many years. Jim always lived life to the fullest.

Jim was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

He leaves behind his wife, June Freeman; his two sons, Jimmy and Dave; daughter-in-law, Nancy; his five grandchildren, Cameron, Jillian, Evan, Owen and Ben; his brother, Nick, and his nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers or donations, in the spirit of Jim, please consider a kind word or random act of kindness.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.