Harold Ray Freed

Harold Ray Freed, 90, of Acme, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born October 2, 1933 in Connellsville a son of the late James Robert and Vergie Grace Myers Freed. Harold was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement Harold worked in the Shipping Department at the former L.E. Smith Glass Company in Mt. Pleasant. Earlier in his life he was a Horse Dealer and had a Track Shop in Acme. He also worked with his son in his business, Wendell Freed Logging, and loved to keep busy working on and fixing various machinery, or anything he could find to work on. Harold was a member of the Church of the Open Door in Connellsville. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, and will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family, his son Wendell R. Freed and wife Janine of Acme, his grandchildren Morgan Marie Reed and husband Sean of Acme and Molly Marie Freed of Acme, his great grandchildren Brody Ray Reed and Tucker Ray Reed, his siblings Gerald Freed and wife Betty of Indian Head, Randy Freed and wife Patty of Normalville, Reva Jane Rimel of Addison, and Cheryl Rimel and husband Robin of White, his brother-in-law Junior (Elmer) Brown and wife Kathy of White, his sister-in-law Jean Brown of Indian Head, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Harold was predeceased by his wife Cora Louise Brown Freed on August 30, 2021, his brother Ronnie J. Freed and his wife Betty, his sister Arlene Brown and her husband Jack, his brothers-in-law Stanley Brown and wife Fern, Joe Brown, and Jack Rimel, and his sisters-in-law Esther Mowry and husband Wayne and Retha Wiltrout and husband Gerald. A private Funeral Service will be held for the immediate family in the Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home, Inc. 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft, (724-455-2310), with Pastor Harry Powell officiating. Interment will be in the Eutsey Cemetery, White. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Church of the Open Door, 1 Church Ave. Connellsville, PA. 15425, in memory of Harold Ray Freed. To leave a message or send condolences please visit our website at www.brooksfhmelcroft.com

Harold Ray Freed

October 2, 1933 - September 15, 2024