William Alan Freeman

William Alan “Al” Freeman was born on July 15th 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. He is pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents Geneva Bell Freeman and Julian Andrew Freeman, his parents Alice Faye (Harrell) and Jimmie Lee Freeman, maternal in laws Billie (Rabideau) and John P. Fucci, and siblings-in-law Linda Fucci, John C. Fucci, and James W. Fucci.

He met his wife while working in the US Postal Service in Boston, Massachusetts in 1984. He asked her out on her first day on the job, he said, before anyone else could. He was a hard worker. He worked two full time jobs for several years to provide for his young family. He once ran his hand through a table saw and went to work only hours later. He transferred to the USPS Charleston SC in 2004 and worked at the USPS Distribution Center on Cross County Rd. until lung disease forced him to retire in 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christine M. (Fucci) Freeman, his children Michael J. Freeman (Amy Reece) and Mikayla M. Freeman (Trey Weatherford), and his cherished, beloved grandchildren Kyleigh F. Weatherford, Jaxson C. Weatherford, Piper West, and Charles E. Freeman. He is also survived by his sister Terri Shannon and brother Brian Pallozzi, siblings-in-law Joyce Fucci, Daniel Fucci, many nieces and nephews for whom he lovingly stepped in as a father figure, cousins, and three spoiled cats, Phoebe, Joey, and Brownie.

Al was a member of Garrett High School marching band in 1978. He had a lifelong love of music, joining the St. Andrews Parish United Methodist Praise Band as a vocalist many years ago. After a successful fight against laryngeal cancer in 2014, he lost the ability

to sing. He stayed devoted to the praise band as an audio, sound system tech until he became too sick to continue.

His favorite hobby was woodworking. He built artistic pieces and one of a kind furniture. He didn’t have a certificate but those who know him and have seen his work have called him a master craftsman. He didn’t do it for money, he did it with love and to help someone fill a need.

Al succumbed to lung cancer on June 27, 2026. He was surrounded by family as he departed this life and received his ultimate reward in his eternal home. He wants his celebration of life to be an uplifting, joyful celebration. He has a rule, no one should wear black! We will honor this and invite attendees to wear his favorite color, blue.

Al had a true heart for Jesus. He has served on and given of himself to numerous missions, church committees, charitable organizations, individuals down on their luck, and all creatures. He was one to stop traffic to help a wayward turtle or ducks cross the road.

Al had a charming sarcastic wit that drew others to him. He was still making us laugh on his deathbed. He liked to bring a smile to everyone’s face. If someone was downcast, he’d be the first to listen and help however he could, usually anonymously. He followed Christ’s teachings on humility with a giving heart. He shared the good news often by handing out inspirational cards to strangers who he saw struggling, or in thanks if he saw some being kind.

Well done, good and faithful servant. Thank you for the love, the laughter, the lessons, the grace, the inspiration. We love you.