Joshua Allen Freels, age 42, of Harriman passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Roane Medical Center.  He was born January 26, 1982 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County.  He was a member of New Midway Baptist Church.  Joshua was an avid diesel mechanic and enjoyed working on cars as well.  One of his greatest pleasures was spending time with his family and friends.  He loved bringing a smile to peoples faces.  Joshua also enjoyed fishing as long as his health permitted.  Preceded in death by his son, Joshua “Josh” Allen Freels II;  mother, Gene Vannover; father-in-law, Robert Stevens; and nephew, James Richard Behrman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

 

SURVIVORS

 

Loving Wife of 23 years    Kristi Freels of Harriman

 

Daughters                    Savanna Stevens & Landon Wolfe of Harriman

                                  Destiny Snelling & Timothy Church of Kingsport

                                  Shianne Freels & Noah Gilmore of Harriman

 

Grandchildren              McKenzie, Harper, Owen, Oaklen, and Lucas

 

Sisters                         Natasha Greer of Knoxville

                                  Andrea Ahn of South Carolina

 

Mother-in-law               Deborah Stevens of Perrysburg, OH

 

Sisters-in-law               Keri Behrman & husband, Charles of Perrysburg, OH

                                  Sherry DeLong & husband, Tim of Haskins, OH

                                  Ashley Dyal & husband, Wayne of Harriman

 

Several extended family members and a host of friends

 

The family will receive friends 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2024  at New Midway Baptist Church in Kingston.   Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. Rod Garrett officiating.  Graveside service will immediately follow at New Midway Cemetery. Online register book can be signed at www.Frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of the arrangements.