Gary Phillip “Sam” Freeman, 42, of Troy, died Friday, June 29, 2018, in Helen, Georgia. Sam was preceded in death by his father, Gary Phillip Freeman, Sr. Sam was a former print journalist for the United States Army and owned his own company, PPP INC. He was a great man, son, father, brother and cousin who loved everyone he met. He loved photography and had an eye for amazing shots.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Dr. Malone Chandler officiating . Visitation will also be held Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Survivors include his daughter, Laurel Amelia Freeman of Newnan, Ga.; mother and stepfather, Sherrie and Charlie Bray of Troy; sister and brother-in-law, Rachael and Steve Ladner of Miss.; nephews, Dudley and Sonny Ladner; his step-sisters, Bonnie (Richard) Cole of Atlanta, and Steffani (Bob) Hood of Ft. Deposit; step-nieces, Emily and Ashley Wilson; and Charli Hood; and step-nephew, Matthew Hood.

The staff of Green Hills is honored to serve the Freeman family.