YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Gary G. Freeman, 48, formerly of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023 unexpectedly in Toledo Hospital. 

Gary was born October  2, 1974 in Youngstown, a son of Betty Jean Freeman.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Sherai Williams, Shytiana Williams, Garianna Freeman and Shantae Mason; seven grandchildren, Rayonna Sims, Jamarion Campbell, Raniyah Booker, Jahmaze Campbell, Rae’Lynn Booker, Sa’Naye Peeples and Juan Booker, Jr.; siblings, Willie Williams, James Williams, Carman Smith, Ella Mae J. Williams, Talinda Cole, Doug Cole, Jonah Cole and Devontae Wesson, two aunts, Sade and Adda; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. 

 He was preceded in death by his parents, including Catherine Mae Wesson who reared him; a brother, Dontae Wesson and an uncle, Sidney Wesson.

Funeral service will be Friday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home. Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Please keep the Freeman family in your prayers.

A television tribute will air Sunday, September 17 at the following approximate times: 6:27 p.m. on WYTV and 6:58 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.