James Rex "Jimmy" Freeman, 73, Lexington Park, MD formerly of Callaway, MD died April 4, 2009 in Chesapeake Shore Nursing Home. Born May 10, 1935 in Wise County, VA he was the son of the late Leonard and Venus Freeman.

He was the husband of Sharon Freeman whom he married in 1979 in Orange County, VA.

He is survived by his daughter Jamie Lynn Corrighan; three siblings VaseLee Freeman and Margie Combs both of Lexington Park, MD and Rosie Carter of Valley Lee, MD and one granddaughter.

He was also preceded in death by his siblings John Freeman, Troy Freeman, Myrtle Freeman and Delphia Brooks.

Jimmy was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident where he attended Little Flower School. He was employed with the State Highway of St. Mary's County where he worked for 21 years until his retirement in 1974 due to an accident. He enjoyed having family gatherings, drinking, fishing, playing cards and scratch offs. He loved working for Melba Carter by doing little things for her like crushing beer cans, cutting wood and mowing the grass. He also enjoyed helping people when needed and loved to hang out at Abell's and Friendly's Tavern, they were his homes away from home. The family would like to give a big thanks to Hospice and the staff at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center.

All services will be Private.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.