Born in Richmond, Virginia. Married to Lucy Robertson Wilmans on December 26, 1936. Attended University of Virginia and University of Richmond. Owner of Freeman Office Equipment Co. Veteran of World War II.

He conducted studies and exhibited die varieties of two cent pieces. Served on the Assay Commission in 1962. Past president of Arkansas Numismatic Society.

Advertising Manager for The Numismatist 1958 to 1967. Received ANA Medal of Merit in 1963. The Freeman Memorial Fund was established to fund purchases for the Library. He was inducted into the ANA Numismatic Hall of Fame in 1986.

He died in a hospital in Newport, Arkansas.

obit: CW 8/30/1967