Earl Lamb Freeman

Earl Lamb Freeman, age 91, of Cornelia, Georgia went to his Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Mr. Freeman was born on February 16, 1934 in White County, Georgia to the late Millard Floyd Freeman and Annie Mae Allison Freeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Freeman; sister, Rosa Lee Ash, Barbara Harkins; and brother, Garnett Freeman; mother of his children, Evelyn Carrie Freeman; granddaughters, LaNa Freeman; Hannah Cheek; great-great-granddaughter, Ava Marie Green; daughter-in-law, Stacy Gunner Freeman; son-in-law, Donald Sosebee. Earl had a lifelong passion for sports, especially golf and baseball. As a young man, he was an exceptionally talented baseball pitcher. His skill on the mound was undeniable, so much so that he was once offered the opportunity to play as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earl was famous for throwing a mean curveball, and his knuckleballs were nothing short of unstoppable. His love for the game never faded, and he later served as an umpire for North Georgia Technical College, continuing to contribute to the sport he cherished. Beyond baseball, Earl was a dedicated truck driver for many years, spending his career on the open road until his retirement approximately ten years ago. In 1974, Earl had a unique experience when he served as a chauffeur for the actors of the television series Moving On while it was filming in the area. During that time, he had the memorable opportunity to meet actor Claude Akins, an experience he enjoyed sharing with others.

Survivors include his son, Ronnie Freeman, of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Steve Trotter, of Demorest; daughter, Teresa Wheeler, of Toccoa; daughter, Ann Sosebee, of Mt. Airy; sister, Alva Nell Wigley, of Buford; LaMerle Edwards, of Cleveland; grandchildren, Jeff Freeman, Derek Freeman, Deven Trotter, Karian McDougal, Jason Wheeler, Justin Wheeler, Deanne Green; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Chattahoochee Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Anderson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2025 at the church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Habersham County Animal Shelter, 4231 Toccoa Hwy. Clarkesville, Georgia 30523.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.