Dr. Charles Milton Freeman, beloved Husband, Father and “Pops” met the Savior he so faithfully served for 50 years on October 12, 2021, at the age of 70 years old. There is no doubt he was welcomed with the words, “Well done my good and faithful servant!”
Rev. Freeman was born in Bessemer, AL to Erskine and Margaret Freeman on August 12, 1951. A native of Bessemer, he accepted Christ at age 9 and went on to study at the University of Montevallo, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Andersonville Baptist Seminary in Camilla, Georgia. He felt a call to ministry during his freshman year at Montevallo.
Freeman served as minister of music/students at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Bessemer, from 1971 to 1973, then served as pastor of Ruth Baptist Church in Mississippi while he was in seminary in New Orleans. After that, he served as associate pastor of education and youth at Mount Hebron West Baptist Church, Elmore; as pastor of Camellia Baptist Church, Prattville; and as pastor of First Baptist Church, Atmore. He went to serve at Hillwood Baptist in 1987.
Rev. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents Erskine and Margaret Freeman. He is survived by his loving and beloved wife of 48 years, Paula; daughter, Keri Anconetani (David); son, David Freeman (Emily); grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Ryland, Lexi, Elle and Blake; brother, Stanley Francis (Betty Lou); sister-in-law, Saundra Larkin; brother-in-law, David Larkin (Norma); and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Hillwood Baptist Church in Huntsville, AL, 300 Kohler Rd., Huntsville, AL 35803 on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 12 to 2 p.m. with a Celebration of Life following at 2 p.m. The service will be officiated by Rev. Freeman’s son, Minister David Freeman. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask for donations to be made to Hillwood Baptist Church Children’s Renovation Fund. Rev. Freeman had a passion for seeing the Children’s Building renovated for future growth at Hillwood. Hillwood Baptist Church, 300 Kohler Rd., Huntsville, AL 35803.
