James S. Freeman, a resident of Tulsa, died March 6, 2016 at his home in Tulsa at the age of 73.  Jimmy was born Sept. 26, 1942 in Tulsa to Jessie Sullivan and Hettie Burgess. He was raised in Tulsa, attending Central High School and graduating with the class of 1960.  
Following high school, Jimmy joined the United States Air Force and served from 1961 until 1967.  An injury forced Jimmy's retirement from the Air Force and he returned home to Oklahoma.  Jimmy was a lifelong member of Thlopthlocco Indian Methodist Church near Okemah.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; an aunt, MaryLou Smith;  two uncles, Richard Sullivan, Jack Sullivan; and Janice and Steve Flock.  
He is survived by many other cousins and other extended family including Richard Sullivan of Tulsa and Janice Flock, and many good friends.
Funeral services will be held  March 11, 2016 at 2:00pm at Thlopthlocco Indian Methodist Church near Okemah, with David Dunson and Clarence Yahola officiating.  Interment will follow immediately at Thlopthlocco Indian Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Watashe, Billy Aldridge, John Lusty, Chad Wells, Steve Dunson, and Billy Aldridge Sr.   Honorary pallbearers will be Luther Johnson and Steve Flock.