Athens, Georgia
1933 - 2016
March 18, 1933 - June 5, 2016 William J. Free died June 5 of complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Free and Kate Free of Athens. Dr. Free is survived by his son, David, of Chicago, and by his wife, Marya, of Athens.Dr. Free was a faculty member in...
Read MoreBill was the most generous, open-minded and inspiring teacher and friend I have known. Even though our lives took different turns, the memory of him has always been with me.
Margrét Gunnarsdóttir Champion
February 27, 2017 | Uppsala, Sweden
I have many fond memories of Bill Free as we shared many interests in art and theatre. My son Eric and Bill's son David were close friends as well.
Stanley Longman
September 05, 2016 | Gainesville, GA
I took Bill's Twentieth Century Drama class in grad school and remember it as one of my favorites.
Margaret Ann Burroughs
August 27, 2016 | Carlton, GA
I'll miss seeing Bill in 5 Points and at the Georgia Museum of Art. He was a loyal reader of my Athens Banner-Herald columns, which I always appreciated. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ed Tant
August 23, 2016 | Athens, GA
Bill was a generous teacher and colleague. He will be missed.
Sara Baker
August 22, 2016 | Athens, GA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
August 19, 2016 | Athens, GA
