Anthony J. Freeman

Anthony Jerome Freeman, 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Tony was born August 2, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina to John and Edith (Scott) Freeman III. He graduated from North High School in Des Moines, where he ran track and earned a scholarship to run for Graceland College. He was proud to be a drummer for the Isiserettes Drill and Drum Corps.

He is survived by his wife, Tonya Freeman; children, Anthony Cross (Destanie Olmstead), Shane (Kyra) Cross, Blake Cross (Moneisha Weber), Alexis Cross, and Montray Little; favorite nephew, DeMarco Taylor Freeman; grandchildren, Little Anthony, Zaylen, Teigan, Damyra, Ameliana, King, Azekiel, Peyton, Jailyn, Shane Jr., Blake Jr., Jordan Jr., Jaida, Shane Jr., Liam, Ay’Den, Kay’Den, and Evan; four brothers, one sisters, and a host of other loving relatives and many special friends.

Tony was preceded in death by nephew, Damien Quinn Taylor Freeman.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Amazing Grace Ministry, 1903 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50310, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to On With Life, 715 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023 in loving memory of Tony.

The family would like to extend a very special heartfelt thank you to Tony’s medical team of Dr. Ben Collins, Dr. Melissa Bruhl and Josh Durba (nurse), as well as Kyra Cross, Ronelle Ewing, James Jackson, Kaytrina Balliet, Sharon Parata, and all of his children for their love, tender care and compassion shown to Tony throughout the many years of his illness.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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