Herbert Lendo FREEMAN, Jr. ^[1]

1923 - 2002  (79 years)

• Name	Herbert Lendo FREEMAN
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	c. 1923	Virginia   [1]
  Gender	Male
  WWII	1941-1945  [2]
  	Obituary notes that Herbert was a Navy veteran of WWII.
  Occupation	1951-1981  [2]
  	Herbert retired from NASA as technician after 30 years service.
  Residence	1923-2002	Newport News, VA   [2]
  Death	1 Jun 2002  [2]
  	Herbert was 79 years old at the time of his death.
  Burial	4 Jun 2002	Newport News, VA
  	The funeral service in Amory Funeral Home Chapel was followed by burial in Peninsula Memorial Park.
  Person ID	I65248	mason
  Last Modified	22 Jul 2026

  
  

  Father	Herbert Lendo FREEMAN, Sr.,   b. 13 Nov 1898, Moore Co, NC d. 2 Aug 1976, Hampton City, VA (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Emma (UNKNOWN),   b. 4 Feb 1908, North Carolina d. 27 Jun 1978 (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	c. 1923  [1]
  	1930 Census notes that first marriage for Herbert was at age 24, and Emma at age 14.
  Notes	Online realty sites accessed 12 Aug 2018 states, "1533 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666 is a single family home built in 1939."
  Family ID	F8086	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Louise VANN
  Notes	Herbert's 2002 obituary lists his wives, Louise and Mildred, and a son, Paul Douglas, as preceding him in death. It lists a surviving son, Tommy (and his wife Patty) of Hampton. I cannot determine which wife is the mother of either son from obit information. Three grandchildren as listed: Amos, Sarah, and Samantha. 11 Aug 2018/PGF
  Family ID	F8111	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Jul 2026

  
  

  Family 2	Mildred (UNKNOWN)
  Notes	Herbert's 2002 obituary lists his wives, Louise and Mildred, and a son, Paul Douglas, as preceding him in death. It lists a surviving son, Tommy (and his wife Patty) of Hampton. I cannot determine which wife is the mother of either son from obit information. Three grandchildren as listed: Amos, Sarah, and Samantha. 11 Aug 2018/PGF
  Family ID	F8112	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Jul 2026

  
  

• Photos		1930 US Census / Freeman, Herbert L. 3825 Virginia Avenue, Newport News, VA (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  		1940 US Census / Freeman, Herbert L. Route 1, North Hampton, VA (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)

  
  

• Sources

  [S5724] 1930 US Census / Freeman, Herbert L. [S5752] Herbert Lendo Freeman, Jr. obituary Daily Press(Newport News, VA) 3 Jun 2002. .