Billy Carroll Freeman, age 89, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Friday June 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1931 in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Hardy Ambrose and Verna Cox Freeman. Billy served in the United States Air Force. He was a retired school teacher and ordained minister spending time in both Arkansas and Texas. Billy enjoyed building, fixing things, fishing and reading his bible. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Cleda Freeman, one brother, William Freeman and three sisters, Lola Katherine Freeman, Lorene Jester and Mary Chambers.

Billy is survived by his wife, Maggie Freeman of Bismarck, one daughter, Carrolyn Tucker (Ron) of Bismarck, two sons, Eugene Freeman (Lu Anne) of Temple, TX and Charles Freeman (Kathy) of Kansas City, MO, two sisters Liz Guffey (Eddie) of New Mexico and Thelma Dixon (Doyle) of Texas, eight grandchildren, Blaine Tucker (Kate), Crystal Usenko (Sascha), Jason Freeman, Jennifer Freeman, Phillip Freeman (Lindsey), Kevin Freeman (Rachel), Robert Freeman, Gabriel Freeman, and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday June 9, 2021 at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with Blaine Tucker officiating.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time.

Interment will be at Hart Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted to the Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book .