Lester Eugene Freeman Iii
July 22, 1954 — February 14, 2024
Lester Eugene Freeman III “Buster”, 69, of Columbus, GA died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center Hospital in Columbus. A visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM on February 18, 2024, at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with a Chapel service on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 2:00 with Rev. James Friberg officiating. Interment will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery in Perry, GA.
Lester was born July 22, 1954, in Norfolk, VA to the late Lester Eugene Freeman and Dorthy Harrietta Owen Freeman. He was a sub-contractor who was self-employed, having worked for several of the top named contractors in the area. He was vital in building multiple beautiful homes in this area. Buster was an accomplished guitarist and played with several well known bands.
Mr. Freeman was survived by his wife of 26 years, Tina Peoples of Columbus, GA, Sister: Barbara Brown (Ricky) of Columbus, GA, Daughter: Michelle Freeman of Opelika, AL, Stepson: Scott Thornton (Sabrina) of Phenix City, AL. Grandchildren: Rebecca Jean Freeman, Katy Noelle Herrman, Micah Brandon Freeman, Sarah Miller, Adriana Bethanie Thornton, Dominic Keegan Thornton and Scotty Dow Thornton, Jr.
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