April 29, 2016
Scott Gerald Freeman, 55; of Hannibal, NY passed away in Lysander, New York as a result of a tragic logging accident. Scott was a man who loved life and enjoyed every day not worrying about the next. He was the type of person who couldn’t sit still for a moment and felt most at home hunting or working on his skidder in the woods. Scott found the humor of life in the worst of situations and never gave up in any challenge he faced. No one worked physically harder, and no one told stories as captivating, hysterical and animated as he. Scott was a loving and proud father, loyal to his friends, and always willing to lend a hand with a “No Job to Big” motto. Scott is survived by his father and step- mother: Jerry and Audrey Freeman, and his mother: Nancy Freeman, his 2 children: Brandi Freeman of Hannibal, NY; Erica (Stephen) Farr of MO, and step-son Stephen (Tiffany) Lamb, his 5 siblings: Lynne (James) Fisher, Dawn Freeman, Pattie Samson, Gary Samson and Keith Samson, nephews: JR and Aiden, and niece Jessica. The family would like to invite family and friends to a Celebration of Life in honor of Scott at The Lodge at Van Buren Park, the corners of Canton and Conners Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 May 14th from Noon to 4:00 PM (family has requested that no alcohol be present, but sharing stories, memories and condolences of this man we all loved will be welcomed and encouraged.) Burial will be held privately. Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton has care of the arrangements.
RIP Scott your dearly missed by so many. Our love for you, your strong work, and family values has left a impression that will stay with us forever.
TO THE FREEMAN FAMILY…. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time.. I so remember Scott in a humble way growing up with both lynne & scott.. He will be missed I know by many who knew him back in the day n even now.. I am so grateful to have known him if only for a short while.. The obit story covered it well the way scott truely was even in his younger days always willing to help anyone.. I remember all the times taking the snowmobiles out and riding around the house on them after the snow melted you could see the track they made.. O how he love riding them we all did,… just one memory of many knowing scott.. May god wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you in a special way.. Scott will always be in your heart & looking down from heaven he will walk with you all in life.. and in your weakest moment he will be by your side holding your hand… Remember this poem Dont stand at my grave & cry for I am not there I am with thee..!!!!
One song reminds me on him..sung by Billy Joel
“”ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG””… so true gone but truely not forgotten… love you all.. God bless you always…
Scott always wore his heart on his sleeve – filled with laughter and fun stories and smiles abound…. he will surely be missed. Love to you Scott, and to Brandi!
I have not seen Scott in well over 30 years however, reading his obituary lets me know he was the same funny, fun loving, kind, help anyone man that he was when we were growing up. I have so many fond memories. Please know how deeply sorry I am to hear of his tragic passing.
Sorry for your loss on your son Nancy Freeman & Lynn Fisher on your brother.
Scott was so energetic and happy regardless of his circumstances. He always had a smile for everyone. We enjoyed his stories and laughed until we cried. We were so sad and shocked to hear of the accident. He was in his element and more than likely wouldn’t want to have been doing anything else. We are praying that Jesus will wrap his arms around the entire family and provide comfort, peace, and guidance for now and the future.