Rufus Freeman Jr. age 88, and his beloved wife, Mary V. Freeman, age 84, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 11, 2022.

Rufus was born February 11, 1934 in Warren, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rufus Freeman Sr. and Annie Mae (Byas) White and sisters: Mary Lou Baxtrum and Barbara Jean Erving. A daughter: Frances (Bill) Cotching of Essex, England and siblings: Joan Patricia White; Barbara Smith and John William White survive, as do numerous nieces and nephews. Rufus proudly served his country in the USAF retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant.

Mary was born March 8, 1937 in England, to Leslie and Frances (Cox) Holliday. She and Rufus were married in 1961. She is survived by daughter: Frances (Bill) Cotching of England, and other relatives abroad.

Services in honor of their lives together and dedication to his military service will be held 2 PM March 16 ^th at the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.