Obituary of Bennie Freeland

PITTSBORO - Bennie Craig Freeland died peacefully at home on August 1, 2011 at the age of 73. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and retired a Merchant Seaman. Bennie enjoyed his business selling firewood, landscape and mulch. He is survived by his twin brother, Jimmy Freeland; close friend and cousin, Donnie Ward; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, many friends; and his special friends, Denise Hirst and faithful dog Sallie. A graveside memorial will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Restland Memorial Gardens on Hwy 86 in Chapel Hill, NC. Officiating will be Pastor Jim Jones of Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church, Pittsboro, NC. Dress is casual. At Bennie's request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chatham County Animal Shelter, 725 County Landfill Rd, Pittsboro, NC, or to a local charity of your choice.