James Arnold "Jim" Frees, 85, of Rothbury, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home. He was born October 28, 1935, the son of Emit and Verna (Baxter) Frees.

Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved animals and spending time with his family.

Jim is survived by: his loving wife of 65 years, Rosa Frees; children, Rocky (Janice) Frees, Kathy Frees, and Alan (Robin) Frees; grandchildren, James Frees, LeeAnn (Matt) Augustin, Anthony Frees, and April (Joshua) Wungnema; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Frees, Owen Frees, Wesley Augustin, Chase Augustin, Noah Augustin, and Cody Wungnema; and brother, Everett (Ruth) Frees.

Jim was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Rosie Frees.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, MI 49455, with Pastor Mark Baker officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ferry Township South Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, www.dementiasociety.org, or to the Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org.

The Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is handling arrangements.

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