Clarence Edward Freeman, son of the late Clarence Chesteen Freeman and Mary Eldon Dennison Freeman, was born October 16, 1954, in Herrin, Illinois, and departed this life October 13, 2023, at his home in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 68.

Ed was a truck driver for Heavy Duty Trucking in Bloomfield, Missouri.

On November 1, 2013, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Diana Lee Johnston, who survives of the home.

He is survived by two stepsons, Doyle Lee (Misty) Williamson of Claremore, Oklahoma and Brian Mitcheal Williamson of Jackson, Missouri; two grandchildren; three brothers-in-law, Chris Johnston of Jackson, Missouri, Walter Johnston of Jackson, Missouri and Ben Pinkerton of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and one sister-in-law, Tuesday Achter of Dexter, Missouri.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Tuesday October 17, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Jon Archie officiating.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.