Gary Walker Freeman

Gary graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1970, attended San Antonio College until 1973, and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1978 with a Bachelor Of Science Industrial Technology degree. His education and career path led him to his passion for design and drafting work. After graduating from A&M, Gary was hired by Pump Arts, Inc. in Houston, where his drafting and design skills gave him the opportunity to draw vein layouts for centrifugal pumps. There was a lot of detail in his drawings. He was a perfectionist in his drafting work. He worked for Pump Arts for almost twelve years. During their time in Houston, Gary and Karen had two children, Lisa born in 1979, and Adam born in 1982. In 1990 the family moved back to San Antonio where Gary accepted employment and worked over thirty years at Texas Scenic Company, where they manufacture and install stage equipment for the theatre industry. One of Garys bigger design projects he participated in was the Tobin Center, a 1,746 seat performing arts center. He was quite proud of it, and got to enjoy several events there with his family. One in particular his favorite comedian Jeanne Robertson, who he listened to on YouTube regularly. Her motto was “keep laughing”, and Gary did. Also, his three Grandgirls performed with their choir at the Tobin a couple of times during the holidays. Then a couple of other events the family attended there together. He proudly spoke to his Grandchildren about how everything worked in the theatre, such as motorized rigging and theatrical lighting. He was in his element. Gary also had a deep passion and love for music, particularly Jazz. He attended the Balcones Heights Summer Jazz Festival for over twenty years, at The Mall Of The America’s outside near the fountain. He was also a huge fan of The Beach Boys music. He would crank up the sound, and joyfully sang along loudly to their songs. Gary also found enjoyment in Henri Mancini’s music, the American composer who wrote many songs for famous movies. Gary’s favorite movie was Hatari, a very old John Wayne movie. He probably watched it a thousand times. All the Grandchildren had to sit through it a few times. John Wayne was one of his favorite actors. Henri Mancini wrote one of the famous songs in the movie, Baby Elephant Walk. It didn’t have lyrics, so Gary would whistle through the song. Gary was also very skilled, and could fix almost anything. In his earlier years of better health there was never a reason to hire labor to repair anything that broke, or build something from the ground up. Gary had the skills to do it all, and anything he built would withstand any wind or natural disaster. It was built to last. Gary took great pride in all of his work, and gave so much to his family. He was and is so loved. He was a wonderful Husband and provider, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. He will be sorely missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Karen Freeman; his daughter, Lisa Davis (Lance); his son, Adam Freeman (Kristen); his grandchildren, Seth Freeman, Aubrey Davis, Emily Davis, and Katy Davis; and his brother, Doug Freeman (Kathey).

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

FUNERAL SERVICESATURDAY, JUNE 24, 202312:00 PMPORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL2102 N. LOOP 1604 E.Lance Bryce will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Lisa Davis (Daughter), Adam Freeman (Son), Lance Davis (Son In Law), Doug Freeman (Brother), Darrell Richardson (Brother In Law), Josh Freeman (Nephew), Seth Freeman, Aubrey Davis, Emily Davis, Katy Davis (Grandchildren)