Royce Lee Freeman Sr. was born on September 16, 1938, to Robert Lee “Bud” Freeman and Hazel Lucille (Abney) Freeman. He passed from this life on July 9, 2022, at the age of 83.
Royce attended Lindsay High School and was a graduate of the class of 1955. Shortly after high school, he attended college and joined the Air Force. While he was stationed in Waco, Texas, Royce met his loving wife of 60 years, Sharon Ann (Branch) Freeman. Together they had four sons, Royce Lee Freeman, Robert Howard Freeman, Darryl Edward Freeman, and Richard Wayne Freeman.
Royce spent all of his adult life in Lindsay, Oklahoma, and raised his four children during that time. He worked in the family business until semi-retiring in 1992. Royce was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lindsay.
Royce also belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the American Legion in Lindsay, Oklahoma, the Rotary Club, and many more organizations. Royce enjoyed supporting Lindsay Schools Athletics, FFA, and Booster Clubs.
After retirement, Royce joined his three sons, Royce, Robert, and Richard, and their drag racing business in Oklahoma City, Lindsay, Pauls Valley, and Wynnewood. His idea of the perfect “retirement” was working with his boys and celebrating their continued success in the automotive and drag racing profession. Drag racing was truly Royce’s life passion. So, he found great joy as he watched his three sons race and build arguably one of the most historic Pro Stock teams to date. Royce was instrumental in the foundation of this successful business, along with the many more of the Elite Motorsports family. There is no doubt that Royce’s legacy will live on through his sons and grandchildren.
In his final years Royce was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He also found enjoyment in riding Cushman Motor Scooters.
Left to cherish the memory of Royce are his wife, Sharon, of the home, his sons, Royce Freeman and wife Lisa of Duncan, Oklahoma, Robert Freeman of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Richard Freeman and wife Kim of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, his grandchildren, Kenley Freeman, Cale Freeman and wife Sidney, Chase Freeman, Casey Freeman, Austin Freeman, and Tyler Freeman, his sisters, Beth and Richard Skinner of Humble, Texas, Linda and Don Moore of Kilgore, Texas, and Donna and Randy Thompson of League City, Texas, along with numerous nieces and nephews, and tons of friends.
Royce is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee “Bud” Freeman and Hazel Lucille (Abney) Freeman, his son, Darryl Edward Freeman, and his brother, Robert Don Freeman.
A funeral service to honor the life of Royce is set to begin at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July13, 2022, at Trinity Baptist Church in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He will be laid to his final rest at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma, following the service.

Published by Wilbourn Family Funeral Home – Lindsay on Jul. 12, 2022.

Royce and Sharon joined the club in 2007 and again in 2015. As current members, Sharon replied to the renewal notice. Our condolences to the family.

The State Meet for 2022 is a month away! The summer has flown by ( maybe it melted by) and the deadline to place your order for the 40th State Meet t-shirt is on Sept. 2.

Your early registration helps us to plan for the numbers for the meals and gets you a PRINTED name badge. Come prepared to ride, play games, eat, and visit with some of the finest people you’ve ever hope to meet.

IF you just can’t come to Paris for the State Meet, please remember this is when your annual dues need to be sent to Jane Press, TCC Secretary. Your current membership expires on October 1, the last day of the State Meet.

A memorial is scheduled for Friday, Aug 19 at 10 am. This will be held at the Chisholm Trail Museum just west of Cleburne, TX. Charlene has asked we have his two Ford Mustang convertibles and his original scooter present for the service.

https://www.jcchisholmtrail.com/

I am selling a 1963 super eagle built by Tommy Greer/original Texas Title /, known as a “Bandelero” / with the 31 hp B&Straton. dual belt drive, dual exhaust, dual Micunie carbs, I began refurbishing but my health deterated to where I could no longer ride or work on this scooter. It needs two new belts possibility 2 new front springs and good cleaning .this scooter can be returned to a one of a kind scooter. It is located in Garland,tx/469 816 9061

William Fowler TCC #3099

From Calendar of Events: August 19-20, 2022- Ouray, Colorado ride. James and Jane Press have invited their Cushman friends to join them in Ouray next summer for two great days of great rides in the cool Colorado mountains. Plan to arrive on the 18th for an early start on Friday. The Ouray Riverside Inn and Resort will be the starting point for rides leaving around 9 am each day. Call 970-325-4523 to make reservations for RV, Rooms, and cabins. Make reservations as soon as possible Contact James Press (281) 433-8845 or Gene Perry (972) 768-1081 for additional information. Some of us are planning on riding on Sunday and departing on Monday.

From a previous blog post:

Our mustering location for both the Friday and Saturday rides will be at Rotary Park, 0.7 mile north of Ouray Riverside Resort on Highway 550. The park is on the right when riding north. The meeting time will be 9:00 AM each morning. Please do NOT plan on leaving a vehicle in the park for the day–other parties may reserve the park and need the space.

Thanks in advance,

James W Press

Home Phone: 979-278-3965

Mobile Phone: 281-433-8845

Email: pecan1@pecangroveinn.com

Have a wonderful time in Colorado.

Randolph Garner was the first president of the Texas Cushman Club (1982-1987) and lived in Cleburne, TX. He along with the other Charter Members created a club for the enjoyment of riding Cushman scooters.

He attended the 2014 State Meet in Brenham and spoke of the beginning of the club.

Our condolences to his family and loved ones.

ATTENTION OURAY COLORADO RIDERS

Greetings to all who plan to be joining us at Ouray, Colorado!  I have two requests to make:

1. Please call or text me to let me know if you plan to ride with me on August 19 and 20.  I need to get a fairly accurate rider count for planning purposes.  My cell phone number is 281-433-8845.

2. Also, please let me know if you are bringing a trailer that can be used for a SAG trailer to followbehind the riders.  Also, please let me know if you will have a person with you that is willing to pull the SAG trailer.

Our mustering location for both the Friday and Saturday rides will be at Rotary Park, 0.7 mile north of Ouray Riverside Resort on Highway 550.  The park is on the right when riding north.  The meeting time will be 9:00 AM each morning. Please do NOT plan on leaving a vehicle in the park for the day–other parties may reserve the park and need the space.

 

Thanks in advance,

James W Press

Home Phone: 979-278-3965

Mobile Phone: 281-433-8845

Email: pecan1@pecangroveinn.com

See Calendar of Events for the full details.

Jack Hadlock called. “Where is Friday on the schedule?” It is missing! I have corrected it on the website and the following includes the Friday schedule.

The July newsletter is on its way to the members. This issue has the State Meet registration and information. Plus a surprise! Hope you enjoy!

The website has been updated with the registration, schedule, and judging rules under the 2022 State Meet tab.

Come join us!

Ben Sargent served the Texas Cushman Club in many capacities. President 2012-2014, Board of Directors, and Wagon Master for the State Meets. He received the Founder’s Award in 2004.

June 30, 2022

BENJAMIN EUGENE SARGENT

Benjamin Eugene Sargent, (78), of Carlsbad, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2022, after losing his second battle with cancer. 

Ben was born in Fort Worth, Texas to B.H. and Wilma Sargent. He grew up with brothers Douglas and Delroy and his favorite sister Beth. As a teen, he loved spending his time riding his Cushman. This sparked his lifelong passion for scooters. As he got older, he became a bit of a traveling man. At 17 he joined the Navy and traveled the world. Leaving the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer II in 1982.

In his youth he met and married Anita Register (deceased) of Saint Augustine, FL. They immediately started a family, complete with Benita, Debbie, and Carol. As a family they loved to travel. Ben and Anita eventually traveled apart, changing Ben’s path to meet his current wife, Gene and her sons Johnny and Charlie of Greenville, MS. This chapter of his life was filled with lots of camping, fishing, making homemade ice cream, active in his church, president of the Water Board, treasurer of Carlsbad Volunteer Fire Department, delivered Meals for the Elderly, president of the Concho Valley Cushman Club from 2012-2014, and District Grand Master of Phill Head Masonic Lodge 1415 from 1987-1988.

In addition to his wife, Eugenia (Gene) of 49 years, he is survived by his sister Beth Duarte & husband J.A. of San Antonio; children, Johnny Rivers & his wife Christina of Weaver, AL, Benita Romo & ex-husband Carlos of San Angelo, Debbie Taylor & her husband Johnny of Lobelville, TN, Charlie Rivers & wife Alisha of Grape Creek, Carol Wyatt & husband David of San Angelo; grandchildren Kimberly Rivers of ID, Jonathan & wife Brittany of AL, Cody & wife Kristin of AL, Jacob & Christian of AL, Melissa Russo & husband Jason of Dubai, UAE, Jennifer & husband Tyler of Water Valley, Chris Clardy-Rivers & wife Amanda of Gardendale, MaKinna & Taigan Rivers of Grape Creek; 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents B.H. and Wilma Sargent, brothers Douglas and Delroy McCain. 

The funeral service will be held at Grape Creek Baptist Church, 9781 Grape Creek Road, San Angelo TX on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 2:00pm. There will be visitation at the same location beginning at 9:00am. His family will be present to welcome loved ones. 

Ben always said, “don’t waste money on flowers”. Use that money to fill up your tank and take a trip, buy some ice cream, get some scooter parts, have a fish fry, and enjoy family time.

Personal Note: we all have Ben stories. Mine started at Water Valley in 1995. We were new to the scooter club. Ben had a wreck on his scooter and was taken to the hospital. Their friends loaded the wrecked scooter and made sure it got home. Then the travel trailer was moved back home by these same friends. Next event was when Roy Stanley’s scooter was stolen. Ben began the act of helping get Roy riding again by “stealing” Roy’s rolling chassis and getting all the friends together to replace the scooter using their spare parts and time.

I wanted friends as good as this man had! Cushman people are a special bunch. I’ve seen attendances at funerals, serving hearts during troubled times, and just the fun that people of common interest share.

Raymond and I were very fortunate to share times and our lives with Ben and Gene. Our love and condolences to Gene and his family.