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.