Samuel Freed, 77, of Newport, passed away at 1:18 p.m. EDT Monday, March 19, 2018, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was born Aug. 15, 1940, in Eugene, Indiana, the son of the late George W. and Luella J. (Cox) Freed.

Sam married Mary Jane Williams on Dec. 19, 1959, in Newport, Indiana. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2006.

Survivors include one daughter, Connie Sue (Mark Wilson) Freed of Newport, Indiana; one son, Dennis Wayne (Lori) Freed of Clinton, Indiana; two granddaughters, Katelyn and Madison Freed; special friend, Renata Williams of Perrysville, Indiana; and one sister.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jeffrey Joe Freed; infant sister, Alice; and six siblings.

Sam worked at the Tilton, Illinois, foundry for General Motors, retiring in 1992. He attended Christian Union Church, north of Perrysville, Indiana. Sam attended Cayuga High School. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling, camping and his gazebo. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Funeral services: 1 p.m. EDT Friday, March 23, 2018, at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana. Officiating: Pastor Dan King. Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana. Visitation: 11 a.m. EDT Friday, March 23, 2018, until time of services at the funeral home. Condolences:

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