JAMES RICHARD FREEDLINE, JR., age 73, passed away on August 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Henderson); loving father of Robert Freedline of Brunswick, Rebecca Freedline of Medina, Daniel Miller (Melissa) of Edinburg, Ohio, Robert Miller (Alana Sommers) of South Carolina, and Steven Miller (Ashley) of Alabama; cherished “Papa Jim” of Hannah and Piper Freedline; Catherine Freedline; McKenna, Caleb, and Dylan Miller; Sullivin, Kinsley, Hudson, and Sawyer Miller; Casidhe and Levi Sommers; and Noah, Connor, and Madelyn Miller; brother of the late Pat Robinson. Jim was the longtime owner of Lafayette Tax Service, LLC, an avid motorcycle and boating enthusiast, and a member of Summit Masonic Lodge #213 in Twinsburg. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS where funeral services will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 a.m. VISITATION ON SUNDAY FROM 2-6 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested in his name to the Special Olympics of Summit County c/o Weaver Sports Booster Clubs, 2300 Call Road, Stow, Ohio 44224.