James Donald “Frosty” Freeze, an Apostolic Pentecostal Preacher and Pastor for many years and a longtime resident of Easley, SC passed from this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:02pm at the age of 85. He was born on November 17, 1935 in Manchester, TN to the late Everett Lee Freeze and Vernia Tucker Freeze.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annie Mae Williamson Freeze; three children, Donald E. Freeze (Donna Lee), Donna Ann Freeze Maranto, and James Gregory Freeze; eight grandchildren, Donald E. Freeze II (Alecia), Donovon Seth Freeze (Crystal), Nicholas V. Maranto, Dante B. Maranto, Michael Evatt, Hannah Evatt, Cayden Freeze and Caleb Freeze; and eight great-grandchildren, Peyton Freeze, Carson Freeze, Ryelon Freeze, Lance Gray (Angelynna), Avery Gray Santiago (Gadiel), Aslan Gray, Kolby Evatt, and Kyrinity Maranto.
He is survived by four siblings, Boyd Freeze (Rebecca) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Phillip Freeze of Niles, Michigan, David Freeze (Linda) of Hancock, Michigan and Elaine Mishoe (Richard) of Wilmington, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Freeze was preceded in death by his sister Wilma Inez Bowlin and sister-in-law, Marka Freeze.
Don Freeze’s greatest joys came while spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing team softball and was the pitcher for the church softball team for several years. He also enjoyed playing the guitar as well as sharing the Word of God with others. He encouraged people to stand strong in their beliefs and strive to be better every day. He was a United States Army Veteran and was proud to have served his country.
Thank you, Don Freeze for the LEGACY you have left with so many and the way you impacted and loved so many lives.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Don Freeze will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 4 pm at Life Restoration Center located at 523 Old Easley Highway, Greenville, SC 29611 with Pastor Donald E. Freeze II officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 – 4 pm at the church. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Life Restoration Center.
The memorial service will be livestream by Life Restoration Center at
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