James S. Freer, 82, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (November 21, 2022) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

He was born November 30, 1939 in Smethport, the son of Robert and Edna (Larson) Freer .  On June 16, 1962, in Smethport, he married Carol G. Barrie, who died April 28, 2021.

Jim was a 1958 graduate of Smethport High School.  He served in the U.S. Army.  Mr. Freer was employed by Quaker State Oil Refinery of Farmers Valley, PA for over 35 years.

He is survived by three sons:

Pat (Katie) Freer and Paul (Tina) Freer, both of Smethport, and James (Shannon Wood) Freer of Port Allegany

Grandchildren:  Cody & Kyle Freer, Hunter, Autumn and Olivia Freer, and Evelene Freer

Great Grandchildren:  Mason, Gavin and Owen Freer

One sister:  Sandy Rogers of Girard, PA

and several nieces and nephews

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Funeral services will be held privately with the family. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Eldred WWII Museum.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.