Wilson Freeman

Family-Placed Death Notice

FREEMAN, Wilson WILSON FREEMAN Wilson Freeman, 92, Colonel U.S. Army, passed away at St. George Village on February 4. Col. Freeman was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from University of Florida in 1940 with BS and LLB degrees. He entered the Army in 1940 where he served for 31 years. During WWII he served in the Field Artillery during the European campaign and later transferred to the Judge Advocate General Corps. He served in many positions throughout the world, and in 1965, he was Staff Judge Advocate of 8th Army in Korea. His last assignment was 3rd Army Judge Advocate. Upon retirement in 1971, he joined the Georgia State University as their Contracts Officer, a position he held for 15 years. Colonel Freeman was a member of Ansley Kiwanis Club where he was President and later Lt. Gov. of the First Division. He also served on the Board of the Warren Memorial Boys Club. He and his wife of 66 years, Petie, enjoyed worldwide travels in between happy days at Lake Burton. Surviving besides his wife are: Thomas Freeman of Florence, S.C., Barbara Kirk of Jupiter, Fl. and Ted Freeman of Vinings. Grandchildren are: Nathan (and Lisa) Freeman, Tiffany Kirk, Jennifer (and Kenny) Granger, Chris (and Melissa) Freeman and Matthew (and Anne) Freeman also a brother Roland Freeman of Jacksonville, FL and several neices and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Warren Holyfield Boys and Girls Club, 790 Berne St., Atlanta, GA 30316. A Memorial Service will be held at Sandy Springs Chapel, Friday February 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Sandy Springs, GA.