Mr. Otis P. Freedle, 84 of Lillington died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at WakeMed in Raleigh. Mr. Freedle retired from the United States Army as Sgt. First Class and was a member of the Red Hat's Parachute Test Corps., serving during the Vietnam War. After his military retirement, he worked in various occupations, including NC Dept. of Corrections, a Master Golf Craftsman and was a friend of The PGA Tour. He was an artist, working in oils and sketching, a writer, and was an avid photographer. Mr. Freedle was an active member of the Ephesus Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities throughout his life.

Memorial Service will be conducted 3:00 pm Friday, May 31, 2013 at Ephesus Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bert Pitchford officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm prior to the service in the church fellowship hall, other times at his home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a church or charity of one's choice.

Mr. Freedle is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Holder Freedle. Two daughters, Lisa Hinkle and husband John of Sanford; Cathy Tuggle and husband Dwayne of King. Three sons, Eric Freedle of Sanford; Paul Freedle and wife Kathy of Sanford; David Freedle of Spring Lake. Brother, Bob Freedle of Nevada. Sisters, Elfrieda Valentino of Wisconsin and Janice Bellows of New Mexico. 6 grandchildren: Ryan, Zachary and Cody Hinkle, Lindsey, Adrienne, and Daniel Freedle. 4 Great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.Memorial Service will be conducted 3:00 pm Friday, May 31, 2013 at Ephesus Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bert Pitchford officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00â