David Armstrong Freeman

David Armstrong Freeman was known for many things in the Lowcountry, most notably his service to his community and church, his singing and horn playing and his unmistakable mustache. On May 16th at 6:55pm, Dave, quietly and peacefully, left his earthly body and traded it for heaven. He was surrounded by his bride Laura, who was by his side from his diagnosis with ALS until his final breath, along with his children, stepchildren and many of his grandchildren. Dave was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia on September 7, 1950, where he resided until relocating to Summerville, SC in 1980. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1970 and served two years active duty at the Naval Base in Gulf Port, Mississippi before returning to Savannah, GA in 1973 where he began his second career as a Mail handler. He continued his Naval service in the Reserves until 1995, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer 1st Class after 24 years of total service. He was known throughout the Lowcountry as the friendly, neighborhood mailman with routes in Charleston during his 44-year career. He graduated from Savannah State University in 1982 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Dave was always involved in multiple ministries at every church he and his family were a part of to include Faith Assembly (1990-1994), Crossroads Community Church (1994-2016), Old Fort Baptist (2016-2020) and currently at Summerville Baptist where he was serving as a Deacon. Dave frequently played his trumpet or flugelhorn on the worship teams or would sing with his distinct baritone voice. He proudly served on the property committee at Summerville Baptist, participated in various handyman projects for the church, including the Disaster Relief Team. His weekly morning prayer breakfasts were one of the highlights of his week. Dave never knew a stranger and eagerly looked for more ways to serve. Dave was an avid photographer who spent as much time as possible photographing his daughters and all of his grandchildren. Dave is survived by his wife Laura of 19 years; his daughters Jennifer of Summerville, SC and Kimberly (LTC Joseph) Power of El Paso, TX; step son, Matthew (Kimberly) Downing of Summerville, SC; step daughters, Erin (SSG Jason) Fellers of Easley, SC and Amy (Michael) Link of Summerville, SC, 12 grandchildren, and by his brother, Benjamin Freeman of Thomasville, GA. Dave is proceeded in death by his parents Gertrude Evelyn Armstrong and Benjamin Marion Freeman SR and his sisters . Dave would be remised without mentioning the fatherly figure and at times only positive male role model relationship he was responsible for with several friends of his children and church members, notably Nathan Corbett of Summerville, SC and dozens of others. The impact that he made to so many is felt and echoed to so many more and will continue for generations of God loving men and women whose faith, devotion, and service to others knows no boundaries. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at the Summerville Baptist Church (417 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483) at 11:00 on Friday May 26th. The family will receive visitors at 10:00. A graveside service for friends and family in Savannah, GA (Hillcrest Abby East) will be held at 1:00 on Saturday May 27th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Summerville Baptist “Kingdom Come Fund”.

David Armstrong Freeman

September 7, 1950 - May 16, 2023