Bill was born January 28, 1928, the son of Ira and Christina Freeman. He worked at Brown-Morris for 45 years and worked hard to provide for his family. In the late 1950’s he married Beatrice Fable. Together they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage until her passing in 2019. Bill enjoyed bowling, hunting, gardening, crafts, and playing cards. He was a kind, gentle, humorous, out-going, out-spoken man. He will be deeply missed.
Bill is survived by: his step-children, Beverly Barber and Doug (Lillian) Langan; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Beatrice; daughter, Sandra Reed, his parents; step-son, Richard; and sister, Dora Bell Vogel.
A private graveside service was held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Fruitport.