Till Freeman, Jr.
Till Freeman, Jr. was born in Buffalo, NY on November 19, 1948 to Irene Platt Levi and Till Freeman, Sr. He was raised by his maternal grandmother Josephine Platt. He is survived by his siblings Karla Levi and Kendall Levi.
Till’s life was a life of service, first to his country, to his community and to his family. He served his country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force and served with distinction. As a veteran, Till returned to the VA to work in the field of pathology until his retirement in 2002.
While in college, Till studied law and forensics. He was employed by the J.B. Johnson Funeral Home as a funeral director where his sensitivity to the needs of others was exemplary. He was also employed as a police officer for the City of Cambridge until his retirement. While employed as a DJ at WILD radio station, Till was actively involved with the daily operations of the station. His characteristic booming voice was widely recognizable to his fans as he played smooth R&B over the airwaves. His work in radio led to a long career as master of ceremonies for various events. Till was an avid fisherman and made frequent trips to the Cape to enjoy his favorite sport.
Till was loved and respected by his co-workers, his community and his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife: Deborah Crumes Freeman; his children: Edward Burnett, Jr., Carol Burnett, Till Freeman, III, Carnell Freeman and Candice Freeman from his first union with Lena Hall Freeman (deceased); his stepdaughters: Keisha Sistrunk and Nikea Boone. He will be remembered also by his daughter Shahonda Hall of Brockton, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 goddaughter. Also preceding him in death are his parents and beloved family members, Lucy Freeman (stepmother), Oliver Levi (stepfather), Olivia Levi (sister) and Gary Burnett (son).
Till’s legacy was “larger than life”. His journey to eternal rest is now complete. Rest now from your journey.
Funeral service Monday, January 23 at Carver Den, 80 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Guestbook Entries
Deborah, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May the Peace of God be with you and comfort you as you press through this season. May God bless and keep you. Phyllis (Gunn) Conner
To my sister Debora,children,family and dear friends of my brother-law Till Freeman,
His promise is the light by which we see our love ones safely home. So do not let your heart be troubled ask for God’s protection and surrender all of your fears to the one who holds tomorrow and will wipe away your tears. Thinking of you with sympathy, memories and love. Larry and Valerie Jones Sr.
Till will be missed and may he Rest In Peace
Deborah,
our prayers are with you always. The journey that you and Till have faced has been a LONG one. Although now, it seems so short. However, know that he is with you always; through every laugh and every tear.
You have fulfilled the marriage commitment and have been with him- through sickness and in health AND he for you-until death do you part. May the blessings of God be with you during this period of grief and beyond.
Deborah,
We WISH that we could be there with you during this difficult time and
know that while we are not there in body, we are there in spirit.
We pray that the strength of the holy sprit remains with you and the Freeman family during this most difficult time. Till is at peace! Let his peace be with you also.
Love Mom and Dad!
Auntie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I am so sorry that we in California cannot be with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in the days to come and know that he suffers no more. He is at peace in the father’s hands.
Love,
Your Nephew Myles Andrew Perry
Dear Uncle,
It’s unfortunate that we never got to form a bond like I had hope. Once thing I know for sure is that you created an amazing bond with my Auntie… through the smile on her face every time she spoke your name or just by giving her the courage to love again when she believed all hope has been lost. Thank you for your presence in her life because it transcended into each and every one of our lives. You will be missed by many &’ don’t worry about those trips you had planned with Auntie, I’ll gladly take your place on this one. Watch over us. Love, Your Niece Kenejia Perry
To the family my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray GOD be with you. I knew Till for 43 years what a good friend. I will miss him very much. RIP Bro. Love you !!!
Aida Bethea
Temple, Tx.