Billy Joe Freed, son of the late Clarence Freed and Mildred George Freed, was born on September 1, 1948, and departed this life on February 16, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.

Mr. Freed was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam and he was a resident of Dexter, Missouri.

He is survived by his brother, Rick Freed (Kim) of Dexter, Missouri; and by his sister, Pam Ware (Jim) of Zalma, Missouri.

Interment in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield will be planned at a later date.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.