1937
Charles
2025
Charles Free
September 7, 1937 — February 25, 2025
Charles "Phil" Free, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 at National Church Residences in Chillicothe, following an extended illness.
He was born September 7, 1937, in Greenfield, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Lulu Mae Free. On August 31, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Carolyn Ann (Tudor) Free, who preceded him in death on May 3, 2020.
Surviving is their beloved son, Michael (Jan) Free; grandchildren, Christopher (Jenna) Free, and Derek (Katie) Free; great-grandchildren, Lizzie, Zeke, and Jameson; his sister, Anne Williams; brother-in-law, John (Janet) Tudor; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and close friends. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dane Free, his sister, Jean Mitchell, and his brother-in-law, Macon Williams.
Phil was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School, class of 1955. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Phil was known in the Chillicothe area for owning and operating Chillicothe Implement Company. He was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church before moving to Florida full-time with Carolyn to be in the warm weather. It was here that he loved spending time outdoors, reading, being active, and playing in an adult softball with friends. While in Florida, Carolyn fell ill, and Phil became her full-time caregiver for ten years before her passing. He was the most devoted, loving husband, who truly made sure her last years were filled with happiness and positivity.
In accordance with Phil's wishes, a memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Chillicothe at a future date. There will be no public calling hours or funeral service at this time.
He was born September 7, 1937, in Greenfield, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Lulu Mae Free. On August 31, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Carolyn Ann (Tudor) Free, who preceded him in death on May 3, 2020.
Surviving is their beloved son, Michael (Jan) Free; grandchildren, Christopher (Jenna) Free, and Derek (Katie) Free; great-grandchildren, Lizzie, Zeke, and Jameson; his sister, Anne Williams; brother-in-law, John (Janet) Tudor; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and close friends. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dane Free, his sister, Jean Mitchell, and his brother-in-law, Macon Williams.
Phil was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School, class of 1955. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Phil was known in the Chillicothe area for owning and operating Chillicothe Implement Company. He was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church before moving to Florida full-time with Carolyn to be in the warm weather. It was here that he loved spending time outdoors, reading, being active, and playing in an adult softball with friends. While in Florida, Carolyn fell ill, and Phil became her full-time caregiver for ten years before her passing. He was the most devoted, loving husband, who truly made sure her last years were filled with happiness and positivity.
In accordance with Phil's wishes, a memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Chillicothe at a future date. There will be no public calling hours or funeral service at this time.
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