Ronald C. Freeburn

RONALD CLARENCE FREEBURN, 80, of Industry, Texas, passed away at his home in Industry, Texas on Friday, January 7, 2022.

He was born February 3, 1941, in Montgomery, Michigan, the son of Clarence Freeburn and Treva Lamoine Graham.  Ronald grew up and attended schools in the Fremont area, graduating from Fremont High School in Fremont, Indiana.  He worked for the family business, Ray Sheet Metal, through high school, later joined the US Navy where he served 4 years on the USS Randolph and worked for various printing companies until he retired.  Ronald was united in marriage to Darlene (Terry) Brown on February 17, 1962 in Fremont, Indiana.  They moved to Norfolk, Virginia in 1962, and later to Ray Michigan, Memphis Tennessee, Sealy Texas, Bellville Texas and Industry Texas.

Ronald was a member of the American Legion.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, tending to his garden and spending time with family and friends.

Ronald is survived by Son: Rodney (Dawn) Freeburn of Catahoula LA.  Daughters: Tonia Richards (Steve McColm) of Brenham TX, Sonia (Russell) Howard of Bellville TX, Denise (Wade) Dodge of The Villages FL.  Sister: Cindy Sinkler of White Pidgeon, Michigan.  Grandchildren: Ryan Dodge, Brandon (Ruth) Howard, Taylor Howard, Cody (Fallion) Richards, Kyle Richards, Luke Richards, Zachary Freeburn, Megan Freeburn and Kaden McColm.  Great-grandchildren Averie Richards and Ella Howard. Brother: Robert Freeburn along with many cousins, nephews, nieces, numerous friends, and extended family, whom he dearly loved.

Ronald was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Darlene (Terry) Freeburn, his parents:  Clarence (Hattie) Freeburn and Treva Lamoine (Willliam) Sample, brothers Larry W Freeburn, and James Freeburn, a daughter, Sandy Marie Freeburn, and granddaughter, Emily Elise Richards.

As the Patriarch of the family, he was a man of silent strength, good character, iron-clad morals, and bad habits.  He was our source of strength, leadership, and support.  He taught his family to work hard, be honest, and always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Brandy Evans and, also to Sharon Graham and the entire Allumine Hospice care team for their attentive and compassionate care provided to our parents over the last 9 months.  Each of you make the world a better place.


A private Celebration of Life will be held.