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1948
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2024
Howard Free Obituary
March 10, 1948 - December 26, 2024
Mr. Howard Letrelle Free, affectionately known to his family and friends as "Trelle," was born on March 10, 1948, in Union, SC, to the late William Elmo Free, Jr. and late Zora Juanita Free. He transitioned on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.
Trelle's legacy is cherished by his loving wife, Gayle Free. He is also survived by his two daughters, Venyke Free (Warren) Harley and Lisa Pittard; four sons, Howard (Regina) Free, Patrick (Felicia) Rogers, Ronald (Chanell) Pittard, and Marcus (Sharon) Pittard. He leaves behind two beloved siblings, Eleanor (George) Devlin and William (Carol) Free III; one sister-in-law, Vickie Coleman Hogan; one brother-in-law, Emerson (Carol) Coleman, as well as two special cousins, Charlotte Ferguson Taylor, and Warren Hearn.
Union Community Funeral Home in Charge of the Service.
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Deloris Dinkins Rogers
January 11, 2025
Condolences to the Free family.
Vertelle Pondexter-Jamison
January 7, 2025
I am deeply saddened for your loss. My sincere thoughts are with you and your family. May God continue to guide each of you during your time of bereavement.
Vertelle Pondexter-Jamison
Henrietta Hubbard
January 5, 2025
I am so very sorry for you and your family for your loss and I am praying that God will give you peace and comfort and strength.
Betty Smiley
January 5, 2025
My condolences to the families
J deLeon McDuffie
January 4, 2025
I have great memories of both Trelle and his parents. Saddened to see this obituary; it also realize that they glory of his pilgrim journey comes in the morning. The Free enterprises in Union, SC were one of my first and most important clients when my private practice was in operations in the Midlands of South Carolina.
Rest well in peace thy good and faithful servant of God.
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