Monty P. Freeman

Monty P. Freeman, 64, of Rigby, died Monday, November 01, 2010 at his home. He was born October 9, 1946, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Paul Frank Freeman and Betty Jane Wilson Freeman, he was raised in Plano and attended schools in Sugar City, graduating from Sugar City High School. He served in the Army National Guard 116th Engineering Battalion from 1968 to 1969. On April 6, 1970, he married Pam Telford, they later divorced. On April 9, 1976, he married Renae Passey, they later divorced. He worked for Waddell Brothers Trucking for 17 years; he also drove for Max Kerr Trucking. Monty was a member of the Bonneville Cutter Association. He enjoyed cutter racing, golf, and drinking coffee with his friends. He is survived by his daughter Jaime (Matt)Tanner, of Rigby, son, Jaremy (Shayla) Freeman, of Idaho Falls, sisters, Sonia (Larry) Briggs, of Rexburg, Cindy Byington, of Rexburg, Lori Freeman, of Idaho Falls, brother, Brint (Vicki) Freeman, of St. Anthony, and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Heath Rhodes, and a brother Lane Freeman. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Annis Little Butte Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday evening at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby. Contributions may be made to the Monty Freeman Memorial Fund in care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel.