William Davis Freeman, 58, of Silsbee, died Friday, November 9, 2012, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. He was born August 20, 1954, in Winshire, Texas to Mildred and W.C. Freeman. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Petroleum Industry.

Survivors include wife, Roberta Swan of Silsbee; mother, Mildred Freeman of Fannett; children, Billy Freeman and his wife, Becky; Angel Bird and her husband, Jimmy, all of Fannett; Allyson Buller and her husband, Aaron, of North Carolina, and Jamie Wenman of Florida; grandchildren, Ashleigh Vick, Blake Freeman, Chelsea Freeman, Hunter Freeman, Tyler Brinkley, Matthew Bird, Lane Bird, Makayla Lyn Buller, and Brylie Ann Buller; God-children, Chelsi Cheatwood and Jentri Cheatwood; brothers and sisters, Wayne Freeman and his wife, Judy; and Ann Shivers and her husband, Jerry, all of Fannett.

A gathering of Mr. Freeman’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Broussards. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  His committal will be held at Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.