Ernie Ray Freeman

Born on June 29, 1963, to Ray and Jaime Freeman, he graduated from East Central High School in 1981. He earned an Associate's of Arts degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

In 1986, Ernie married Pamela Griffin Freeman on December 5th. The shared 39 wonderful years of marriage, building a home filled with love, laughter, and chaos. As a parent, Ernie was a constant source of guidance and unconditional love for his two sons, Joshua and Justin Freeman, and daughter-in-law, Haley Waters Freeman. While he accomplished much in his life, his favorite role was being a grandfather to Caroline, Tanner, Josiah, and Samuel.

Ernie was preceded in death by his mother, Jaime Freeman. He is survived by his wife, Pam Freeman; sons, Joshua Freeman (Haley) and Justin Freeman; brother, Lavon Freeman (Denise) of Louisville, KY; sister, Diana Gurley (Dennis) of Hurley, MS; father, Ray Freeman of Lucedale, MS; brother-in-law, Christopher Griffin; sister-in-law, Paula Lorge (Tim) of Lucedale; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and coworkers.

For the past 25 years, he has been employed with A&B Electric of Mobile. The majority of this time, he was working as a maintenance electrician for MAWSS.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Volunteers of America Southeast, 1205 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile, AL 36695, beginning at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service hour. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.