James was retired from the P. Lorillard Tobacco Co. and was of the Baptist faith.
He was married to Dorothy Reece Williams Freeman who preceded him in death on July 3, 2006. James was also preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Sylvia F. Richardson, Juanita F. Greeson, Delores F. East; his brother, John Freeman and a grandson, Robert Henderson.
He is survived by his daughters; Deborah F. Kirkman and husband Greg of Greensboro, Teresa F. Gourley and husband Eddie of Greensboro, Darlene Freeman of McLeansville; his son, David Edward Freeman of Reidsville; six grandchildren, Tony Gourley, April Combs, Andy Gourley, Dawn Marie Dezern, Daniel Paul, Aaron Clark and seven great grandchildren, Ashely Combs, Ian Gourley, Emma Gourley, Elizabeth McDearmon, "Gabby" Dezern, "Nana" Dezern and "Joey" Dezern.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Guilford Memorial Park by Pastor Donnie Oates.
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