Obituary of William E. Freeman, Jr.

     William E. Freeman, Jr. of Walton, age71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Rosedale Green in Covington, KY.

     Bill was born in Owensboro, KY to the late Ruby and William Freeman, Sr. on October 21, 1948. Bill earned his master’s degree in education and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church for 30 years. He was very passionate about teaching, Bill taught students for over 40 years at Walton Verona High School and Simon Kenton High School. He was also a member of the Walton Verona School Board for many years and volunteered his time at the elementary school to read to young students. Bill enjoyed many things, especially teaching, but most of all he loved being a wonderful grandfather to his 3 granddaughters.

     In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Freeman. Survived to mourn his loss is his loving daughter, Rachel (John) Herbstreit; beloved grandchildren, Madilynn, Lillian, and Grace; siblings, Diane Westerfield, Sandra (George) Hagan, Debbie (Mike) Geary, and Tammy Freeman; and many other friends and family members who will cherish Bill’s memory.

     A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike Independence, KY 41051. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM immediately following the visitation at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Bill’s name to Fair Haven Rescue Mission, 260 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 or https://www.fairhavenmission.org/#donate. To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit the tribute wall tab above.

     Due to the current Covid-19 state restrictions, occupancy will be limited to 50% of normal capacity while still enforcing 6 feet of social distancing and requiring the wearing of face masks.