Edsel was a graduate of Sedalia High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Glenn Burleigh Concert Choir for many years and volunteered for various organizations for many years as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Annie Mae Curtis and his brothers, Lee, Arthur, Melvin and Roscoe Free.
Edsel is survived by his daughters, Bonita Free Hughes and husband John of Browns Summit, Maria Free Joyner and husband Andre of Greensboro; sons, Edsel L. Free and wife Julie of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Talton Free of Greensboro; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday April 5, 2021 at the Dr. Clyde M. Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian conducted by the Bishop Adrian Starks. Military Honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel is serving the family.
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