Jerry Roland Freeman, 77, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, March 16, 2018.

He was born in Pensacola, FL on September 22, 1940. Jerry graduated from Pensacola High School class of 1958. He served his country honorably in the US Army. Jerry worked for over 35 years with AT&T. Jerry was an avid sports lover and was a lifetime Gator Fan. Baseball, basketball, football, golfing and fishing were always from childhood Jerry's passions. He was an active member of Bellview Baptist Church and for many years coached baseball and football at Bellview Ball Park. Jerry also volunteered many years in Parking Enforcement with the Escambia County Sherriff's Office. He was a 13 year double lung transplant survivor.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sallie & Roy B. Addison, Jr.; a sister, Gail Polk.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Martha "Marty" Freeman; two sons, Jerry Freeman, Jr. (Angela) and Robin Freeman (Paige); 3 grandchildren, Kyle, Maegan and Zoe; one great-grandchild on the way; his sister, Shirley Majors; as well as many nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held 10:30am until a Funeral Service at 11:30am Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be Dan Paul, Harry Grellia, Malcolm Peacock, Ralph Story, Freddie White and Ray McKnight.

Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Bellview Baptist Church Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bellview Baptist Church, 4750 Saufley Field Rd., ​Pensacola, FL 32526 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.

The family wants to give special thanks to the doctors and staff of the Lung Transplant Team at Shand's Hospital, Dr. Robert Flurry and Dr. Frank Messina for the exceptional care and support they provided to Jerry.