Vaselee "Shadrack" Freeman, 71, of Great Mills, MD died October 17, 2009 at his residence.

Born December 30, 1937 in Wise County, VA, he was the son of the late Leonard Walker Freeman and Venus Nora (Moore) Freeman.

Shadrack was a life-long resident of St. Mary's County. He loved to fish, get together with family and to spoil his grandkids with love. He began working at the age of 16 in the saw-mill. At the age of 20 he went to work for Gatton's construction for 25 years, then spent a couple of years working in the coal mines and finally retiring after working 7 years at the Take it Easy Ranch.

Shadrack was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Freeman in 2004.

He is survived by his three sons: Charles V. Freeman, Sr. and his wife Joyce of Lexington Park, MD, Leonard William Freeman of NC, and Janus Scott Freeman of Ridge, MD. He is also survived by his sisters: Margie Combs of Lexington Park, MD and Rosette Carter of Valley Lee, MD; 13 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, great- nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Preceded in death by 5 siblings: James Freeman, Troy Freeman, John Freeman, Mrytle Freeman and Dolphie Brooks; and one grandson, Michael Freeman.

The family wants to give great thanks to the Davis family; his niece, Melissa Ann Davis, who was like a daughter, David Davis, Sr. and children Brittany, Anthony, and Johnathon Freeman. Also, great thanks is given to Hospice of St. Mary's.

Family will receive friends for Shadrack's Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 where a Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Elder Daniel Jones presiding. Interment will be private.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.