William Arthur Freeman, Sr., age 70 of Covington, died Friday, May 31, 2019. Born in Atlanta, to the late Olin Wiley and Clara Bell Freeman, he spent most of his life in DeKalb County graduating in 1966 from Towers High School and later from Georgia Tech. Bill worked for many years as a commercial electrician for Excel Electric. He had a strong work ethic, making sure things were done the right way, and he was also strong in his beliefs, taking a firm stand when needed. Bill enjoyed hunting; riding his Harley Davidson; drag racing his Ford Falcon at Yellow River Drag Strip in his earlier years, where he earned trophies; but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Freeman. Surviving are his son, Billy Freeman of Loganville; daughters, Selena Burkhalter and her husband, Adam, of Jackson, and Wendy Diamond and her husband, Ray, of Oxford; brother, Timmy Freeman and his wife, Cindy, of Greensboro; sisters, Becky Godfrey and her husband, Eddy, of Loganville, Deborah Cox and her husband, Billy Dee, of Covington, and Mandy Toney and her husband, Wade, of Flovilla; grandchildren, Evan, Dalton, Andrew, Jacob, Rylan, Ireland, and Ashlyn; many cousins, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 12 noon, Tuesday, June 4, at Locust Grove City Cemetery with Mr. Wade Toney officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, the family will receive friends at the cemetery.