Ulysses Freeman

January 12, 1931 - January 14, 2021

Ulysses Freeman, age 90, husband of Judith L. (Dise) Freeman, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Born on January 12, 1931 in Millhaven, Georgia, he was a son of the late Artis and Viola (Mobley) Freeman. Affectionally nicknamed "Graveyard" by friends and family, that was his CB handle, Mr. Freeman served in the United States Army during both World War II and the Korean War. Ulysses had a passion for music and after his discharge from the Army, he spent a year and a half singing in nightclubs in Germany. He was a hard working man who considered work one of his hobbies. Ulysses worked for and retired from Polymerics Systems, but also worked for Werner Bus Company, in Phoenixville, and Jones Motors Trucking Company, in Spring City. He was a very giving man who volunteered his time by driving a school bus full of kids for them to attend an after school bowling program at the former Phoenix Lanes. Ulysses formerly volunteered with the Kiwanis Club of Phoenixville and was also an auxiliary police officer for the Pottstown Police Department in 1982. Known as one of the "unofficial mayors" of Phoenixville, Ulysses frequently enjoyed visiting the corner store and chatting it up all day with the employees and customers that would come in. Ulysses had the gift of making friends and acquaintances easily in any situation. In addition to his loving wife, Mr. Freeman is survived by his children: Art J., husband of Chie Freeman, of Crystal Lake, IL, Ulysses M., husband of Carolyn Freeman, of Royersford, Julia M. Dise, fiance of Brandon Hess, of Mohrsville, PA and Steven A., husband of Cynthia Dise, of Oaks, PA; grandchildren: Alexander, Diana, Grazzia, Julliana and Leona; and nephew: Beldon Jones, of Philadelphia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside service at Morris Cemetery, 427 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 am. Private immediate family reception to follow. Officiating will be the Rev. Ronald Coulton. Memorial contributions may be made in Ulysses' name to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Voluntary Services 135, Coatesville, PA 19320. Please make checks payable to the "Department of VA." Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.