Michael Robert Freed

Mr. Freed was born July 7, 1948 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Ellis and Bettye Rose Freed. Michael was a talented musician, having played saxophone in the band “Lawrence and the Arabians” from 1966 to 1969. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a dedicated supporter of The University of Maryland Athletics programs. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in Journalism in 1973. Michael began working for the federal government in 1975; he worked for the Department of the Army, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, retiring after over 35 years of civil service. Michael continued his career in the intelligence community as a defense contractor, retiring to settle in Southport, NC in 2015. Michael loved the beach, fishing, traveling, and Terrapin football and basketball; he was a season ticket holder for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Jamy Freed; a son John Freed of Herndon, VA; two daughters, Meghan Ausherman of Frederick, MD and Leah Fischer of New Orleans; a son-in-law Matthew Fischer of New Orleans, LA; a grandson Harvey Jackson Fischer; and his two feline children, Boxer and Millie.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7th 2016 at the Reserve Club in St. James at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

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