Ray A. "Arnie" Freeman, Jr.

Ray A. “Arnie” Freeman, Jr. of Kokomo, IN, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60 on June 7, 2025. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 19, 1964, son of Rev. Ray A. Freeman and Mable Beatrice (Lyke) Freeman.

A 1983 Haworth High School graduate, Arnie worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed working with the bus ministry earlier in his life and in various prison ministries. Arnie took great joy in spending time with his family and networking with fellow truck drivers throughout his 25-year career. He loved helping anyone he could along the way and sharing testimonies of the goodness of God with anyone who would listen.

He is survived by his daughters, Hannah Elizabeth (Tyler) Lowe and Olivia Rae Freeman, both of Kokomo, IN; mother of his children, Tammy Freeman, of Kokomo; mother, Mable Beatrice Freeman; siblings, Debbie (Mike) Sexton, David (Aleisa) Freeman, Angel (Jimmy) Justice; beloved Cousin, Richard (Chrissy) Cecil; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and church family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray A. Freeman Sr; beloved great uncle, James Freeman; as well as many spiritual influences.

Funeral services celebrating Arnie’s life will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1315 West Lincoln Road with Pastor Devan Cole officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Heritage Worship Center food pantry. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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