William Alexander Freeman, 79, of Westminster, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Carroll Hospice Dove House.
Born March 4, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN, he was raised by his grandparents, the late Guy "Dad" Freeman and Goldie "Mom" Freeman. He was the husband of Patricia Selby Freeman whom he married June 18, 1955.
Bill was a computer specialist, serving in both the Indiana National Guard and the Maryland National Guard, retiring after 34 years in Civil Service. He was a member of the Abingdon Elks Lodge 2354 and loved camping, fishing and automobile racing.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children Brenda L. Freeman of Westminster, Maryland, Bruce A. Freeman of Street and Roy D. Freeman of Westminster, Maryland; sister June Bland of Linton, IN; brothers Ronnie Andrews and wife Melba of Monticello, GA, Everett Andrews and Cliff Andrews of IN; niece Dixie Thomas and husband Tim and family of Linton, IN and nephews Ronnie D. Andrews II and wife Lina of Georgia, Barry Elkins and family of Bloomington, Jack Camden and wife Mary Ann and family of Lyons, IN; and cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his father William R. Freeman and his mother Violet Andrews; grandfather Ralph Pratt, grandmother Mary Olvey, uncle Fred Freeman and aunts Doris Freeman and Mary Bell Pratt.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 27 from 10 am until the start of Memorial Services at 12 noon at the Lester Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home, 421 S. Seminary St., Bloomfield. Officiating will be Rev. W. D. Van Slyke. Inurnment will take place in Freeman Cemetery on the family farm.
The family request memorial contributions may be made to your local hospice.