Bishop James V. Freeman, age 87, of Kingston, passed away December 28, 2020 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born November 5, 1933 in Elk Valley, Tennessee. He was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict. He had a great love for Christ and his main goal in life was helping others.  Bishop Freeman had pastored and been affiliated with The Church of God Mountain Assembly for over 63 years and was dedicated to sharing the Gospel with everyone he came in contact with.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife: Nellie Marie Freeman; parents: Charlie & Pernie Freeman; 5 sisters; and 5 brothers. Survivors include his daughter: Patricia Rush of Kingston; son: Rev. Byron J. Freeman (Donna) of Floral City, Florida; grandchildren: Rachel Downing Young of Knoxville, James Byron Freeman of Floral City, Florida, Mandy Brozenick (Nick) of Knoxville, and Austin Rush of Kingston; great-grandson: James Paul Young, III of Knoxville; and several extended family members and many dear friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon, Saturday, January 2, 2020 at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston with funeral service following. Interment will follow the service at Baird Cemetery in Elk Valley. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.