Johnie Free

BRADLEY - Johnie H. Free, 68, died December 28, 2013 at his residence following s brief battle with thyroid cancer. He was born February 14, 1945, in Salt Lake City, UT, a son of Johnie Harris and Opal (Thompson) Free.He proudly served with the US Navy during Vietnam. He worked as a truck driver for many years. Johnie enjoyed woodworking and volunteered at Crossroads Ministries. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, whom he married April 13, 1967; a son, Col Brian Winski, US Army, and his wife, Kimberly of VA; two grandchildren, Kate and Andrew; a half brother, Bill Beatty of Salt Lake City, UT; 2 sisters, Charlene Madrigal of UT, and Colleen Gilmore of WY; brothers- and sisters-in law, Nona Kimball of CT, Althea Keene of Bucksport, Elizabeth and Sharon Kimball of Milford, Kenneth Kimball and his wife, Pamela of Old Town, Dale Kimball and Vinal Kimball of FL; several nieces and nephews and good friends. He was predeceased by his parents.A graveside service with military honors will be announced in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Hospice by visiting www.newhopehospice.org/donateNotes of condolences may be made to www.birminghamfuneralhome.com