Jack Leon Freeland, 75, of Quiet Dell, passed away following complications of surgery on Sunday, June 16, 2013.
He was born in Bridgeport on August 17, 1937, the son of the late Robert L. and Pauline V. (Zinn) Freeland.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn Ann (Spencer) Freeland, whom he married on August 6, 1960.
He is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline Ann (Freeland) Patterson and her husband Steve, Quiet Dell; and Cindy Lee Freeland of Midlothian, VA. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Alicia Ann Betarie, Quiet Dell, Hannah Olivia Peters and Clarice Isabella Peters, both of Midlothian, VA; two sisters, Jean Prange of Burkburnett, TX; and Joan Lafferty and her husband Robert, Quiet Dell; and three nephews.
Jack was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School, Class of 1956. He was a veteran of the Army, and a 32nd Degree member of the Masonic Lodge 155, Clarksburg.
Jack held several jobs throughout his lifetime including working for his father at the filling station they owned in Nutter Fort, PPG Glass, Kitt Energy Mines, and the Department of Highways, from which he retired. He was a member of the Quiet Dell United Methodist Church.
Jack enjoyed camping, fishing, visiting family and friends and lending a helping hand whenever needed. He loved his time spent with his granddaughters and enjoyed teaching them how to fish, ride bikes and 4-wheelers, and got them interested in boating. He was an avid fan of the exciting high bank dirt racing at Eldora Speedway. He favorite races were the World 100 and the Dream. He enjoyed camping there with his racing buddies and the great friendships he acquired through campfire conversations and rooting on his favorite drivers.
Jack was a loving and devoted Dad and Pap (to his granddaughters), always taking care of all of us. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all his racing buddies who knew and loved him.
Condolences for the Freeland Family may be left at burnsidefuneralhome.com
A memorial service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in his memory are requested to the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501; or the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport