Funeral Service for William Elliot Free, III, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Steve Gruman officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William Elliot Free, III died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born June 10, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL to William Elliot and Alice Wescoat Free. Elliot attended Auburn University where he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and served two tours in Vietnam.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Joan Knight Free; children: Dr. Paul and Vicki Free, Mr. Wescoat and Katie Free, and Rev. Zana Free; grandchildren: Natalie Free, Camille Free, William Elliot Free, IV, Mabry Free, and Wyatt Free.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. The family welcomes donations to Grace Episcopal Church in honor of Mr. Free.
