Clyde Eddie Free

Funeral services for Clyde Eddie Free, age 68, of Demorest, will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010, at 2:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. Rev. Billy Burrell will officiate with burial to follow the service in Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery with full Fire Fighters Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM.

Mr. Free passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at his residence.

Born in Habersham County on September 7, 1941, Mr. Free was the son of Ethel Pruitt Free and the late Clyde Free. Mr. Free was retired as Fire Chief from the City of Cornelia and he was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church. In addition to his father, Mr. Free is preceded in death by his wife Mary Watkins Free, and brother Crawford Free.

Survivors include his mother Ethel Pruitt Free of Cornelia, daughters Brandi Free Wood of Tallulah Falls and Jeannie Barrett of Eastanollee, sons Michael Free of Mt. Airy, Danny Roach of Toccoa, and Paul Roach and Carlos Roach both of Clarkesville, brother Tommy Free of Lula, special friend Starr Ballew of Demorest, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchild.

Those wishing may send condolences to the family at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.