of Hazen, AR

June 23, 1926 - January 14, 2022

Herbert Joseph Free was born June 23, 1926 in Mt Vernon, AR. He left this world January 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parent Almon and Ruth (Loyd) Free of Mt Vernon AR, his wife Ellie Earline (Bates) Free and a son Alvin Joseph Free, brothers Harold Free, JL Free, Carrol (Buddy) Free and sisters Cara Mae Carter, Venetta Pope.

Herbert leaves behind two daughters Sarah (Richard) Sellers of Mabelvale, AR, Sherry Free of Hazen, AR and son Ronnie (Lisa) Free of Conway. Grandson Micheal Hightower (Lynn) of Mabelvale, Granddaughters Brittany (Chris) Payne of Conway, and Rani Heinmiller of Hazen. Great Grandchildren AJ Hightower (Savanna) of Rogers, AR, Gage Payne of Conway, Riley Payne of Conway and Addilyn Heinmiller of Hazen.

Herbert was an avid Hunter and Fisherman and would reminisce about his adventures throughout his life with his buddies, but He loved most telling stories of deer hunting with his son Ronnie and fishing with his Grandson Micheal.

He was a member of the Romance Masonic Lodge of Mt Vernon and the Green Grove Masonic Lodge of Conway for over 75 years.
Herbert was a veteran of World War II. After leaving the Army, he was employed at the Safeway Stores Inc. and worked for over 30 years at their warehouse facility. While working at Safeway, he served as the Teamster Union Steward for many years. There he made life long friends.

He loved his extended family as much as his close family members and always looked forward to family get togethers, especially the yearly family reunion.

The family would like to extend a huge Thank You to Cristy and Lance Martin, and Cecil and Karen Hasley for their love and support over the last years.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com