William "Socko" Freeman, Sr.
February 20, 2018
SSgt William D. Freeman, Sr, “Socko” went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born April 15, 1930 to William H. Freeman and Bertha P. Freeman in Nashville, TN. As an all-star athlete of North High, he played on the state championship baseball and basketball teams. After graduating in 1950, he joined the United States Airforce and served four years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Bertha Freeman; brother Wallace Freeman, Sr. “Lindy”; sisters, Agnes Bess and Alma Taylor. He is survived by his ex-wife and best friend, Sarah C. Freeman; children, William D. Freeman Jr., Lisa K. Parnell, Patty L. (Randall) Bearden and Carol J. Freeman; grandchildren, Marissa N. Freeman and Levi L. Vaughn; great grandchild, Jade N. Woods. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday 10 am to 4pm at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home. Services will be held at Nashville National Cemetery at a later date.
SSgt William D. Freeman, Sr, “Socko” went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born April 15, 1930 to William H. Freeman and Bertha P. Freeman in Nashville, TN.... View Obituary & Service Information