Freed, Paul J., 85, of Sarasota, formally of Elkhart, Ind. entered into rest May 31, 2011.
Paul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II.
He is survived by his sons, Phillip of Sarasota, Fla., David of Gainesville, Ga., Stephen of North Port, Fla., Craig of Lecanto, Fla.; sister, Nancy Beers of Elkhart, Ind.; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice in Paul's memory.