Freeman was born March 31, 1947 in Dublin, Georgia the son of the late WF “Bill” Young and the late Nell Young. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his daughter, Margaret Bowen Young.
Freeman grew up in Dublin, Georgia and graduated from Dublin High School. He was a talented athlete that played on the 1963 Dublin High School state football championship team. In 1964, his senior year he was a member of the only high school football team to go undefeated during the regular season. He then attended and graduated from both ABAC in 1967 and the University of Georgia in 1970. He was the owner of Freeman Young Construction Company. Freeman was a member of the ELKS Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He was also a Master Mason and a 32* Shriner. In 1969 he became a TMCA certified diver, he later became a PADI certified open water diver. He was also a license private pilot. In 2017 Freeman played in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). He has been a resident of Brunswick area for the past thirty years.
Freeman was a devoted husband, father, and friend. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Jan Willis Young of Brunswick, GA; his daughter, Sarah Scarbrough (Jody) of Macon, GA.
Freeman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also loved to fish, travel, cook, and dance. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.
A Memorial Service to honor Freeman’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick with Brother Carl Ullrich officiating. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service. A gathering in his memory also will be held Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Dublin Moose Club in Dublin, Georgia from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for memorial contributions made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco PKWY, Brunswick, GA 31525.
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com
