I just found out this morning about Billy.  I called him for his birthday on May 6, even sang to his voice mail.  This has really taken me aback and made me so sad.  I've known him for 30 years and consider him a great friend.  The best thing about Billy was his ability to make me laugh even when I didn't feel like it.  I'll miss him till we meet again.  Rest in peace, my dear dear friend.

Although we haven't seen Bill in a vary long time, we agree that he was a truly fun person who could brighten your day the minute you came in contact, We were neighbors in "The Meadows" in Stafford in the early 70's. Rest in peace and make them laugh in heaven. - Ray & Grace Kulbitskas

Being in the bar / restrunant biz, Bill and I crossed many paths.  We had many mutual friends, never really met each other officially until a wedding in Mexico. I was ""officially" introduced to Bill then.  We sat and talked about the people we both knew and could not figure out how we had not remembered each other.  That was the last time that happened, Bill and I since that day had an instant bond that we kept and held on to from that day forward.  I enjoyed how grumpy he could be, I would like to think he would be upset how fast I could put a smile on his face. Bill loved everyone around him, not that you would know it at first but that was Bill. That kind of friendship and love does not come easy with Bill, nor should it. When you were a friend of this man, you knew it, you felt honored to be called it.   Bobby and Bill would walk into my resturant, past the host , past the server and the line of people waiting for tables. The staff would come to me and say "Jerry these two guys just sat themselves..... " I would ask the server "Is it Bill" they would say yes and he wants to see you! That was the second best part of my day knowing Bill and Bobby were here.  The best part of my day was explaining to the customers that the table they were suppose to get next was taken by Bill and Bobby, the two mos genuine people I know, and if you ask nicely I will  introduce you to favorite customers ever Bill and Bobby. Rest In Peace my friend.

What an awesome spirit he had! I knew Bill for over 20 years and he always had a punchline! When we would have dinners he would be done and always say he needed dessert to 'cut the grease' even if we had eaten healthy! I consider myself lucky to have been a part of his family for a time. Shannon and I have stayed close over the years. The last time I saw him was at Shannon & Lee's wedding. Jennifer said it best, he was tough on the outside and gel on the inside! He loved and touched so many lives.

I am very saddened by the loss of Bill.  I have been friends with his daughter Shannon for 25 years and have known Bill almost all of that time.  My parents didn't live locally and I spent several holidays with this family and Bill always made me feel welcome and like a daughter.  I always got a chuckle out of him referring to me as "Ellen".  I was fortunate enough to visit him a few weeks ago while he was in the hospital and as I left he told me he loved me.  That meant the world to me and I will miss him dearly!

Dearest Jen, Scott and Family,  We are saddened with you on the loss of your dear father.  Sending blessings and love.  Mary and Michael

good by old friend. may you rest in peace. Charlie is sure going to miss you over feeding him with treats.

Shannon,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shannon, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family. - Amanda and Travis

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Willie. He considered me a son/friend. We shared thousands of moments together. All the trips to Florida. The time I paid huge money to get NBA finals tickets for the Houston Rockets and  he stayed 3 minutes. SOB. We traded dirty jokes all the time and we both made each other laugh. He almost always hung up on me, but not before he told me I love you. I will consider our relationship put on hold for now. But not forever. We ain't done yet.

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Willie Ray "Bill" Freeman Jr.

6 May, 1938 – 11 March, 2017

Waltrip Funeral Directors

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