Mr. Willie Fred Freeman was born on March 3, 1943, in Donalsonville, GA., to the late Warren and Rosa Lee Freeman.

He attended public school in Seminole County. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia M.B. church, under the pastorate of Rev. Isaac Conley. Later, he married the love of his life, Yvonne Coachman. After marriage, they relocated to Tampa, FL. To this union, one son and three daughters were born. Willie was employed by Florida Steel and Contech for over 43 years until he retired. His life was one of committed service to his family and others.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wallace Freeman; and sisters, Hattie Johnson and Gertrude Shepard.

He leaves to cherish his memories with his devoted and loving wife of 58 years 11 months, Yvonne Freeman; children, Marie, Reginald, Yvette (Carey), Kimberly (Mr. Kim), and Rosetta (David); grandchildren, Sabrina, Derrick, Shajuantae (Darious), William Jr., Kimira (Charles), Cherrelle, Bo (Tamara), Ponce, and Miguel (Iesha); great-grandchildren, Jamaree, Armani, Bryanna, Addisyn, Aaliyah, Keiran, and Kellin; sisters, Marian Hunter (Cal), and Harriett Fennell (Larry); brothers, William (Mary) and Raymond (Linda), sister-in-law, Yvoncille Clinch; brothers-in-law, Willie and Wayne (Jackie) Coachman; devoted godchildren, Candace Johnson (Paul), Catrina Chatman, and Clayton Chatman; daughter in heart, Cheryl Blake; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, neighbors, and friends.

Visitation
Friday, July 15, 2022
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33610

Service
Saturday, July 16, 2022
1:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610