Obituary of Allen Lewis Freeman Sr.

Allen Lewis Freeman Sr., age 72, of Morris, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at The Grove of La Grange in La Grange Park, IL.

He was born on August 30, 1953, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Jimmie L. and Ida Mae (Green) Freeman, and attended Baldwin Community School in Michigan. Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy. During his time in the service, he was able to experience crossing the Equator seven times. He was proud to be a U.S. citizen and had a special fondness of Bald Eagles. Allen found enjoyment in traveling, boxing, fishing, hunting, and working out. He was an avid supporter of the Olympics and had a passion for motorcycles and semi trucks. Allen could often be found taking trips to downtown Chicago and exploring the city. Those who knew Allen knew that his love of Soul Food ran deep in his roots. 

Allen is survived by his beloved children, Sprinkles (Jonathan), Brittany (Lavelle), Allen, Angela, and Curtis; his adoring grandchildren, Shawn, Devion, Milliani, Taneice, Denise, and Caden; his dear siblings, Cynthia Powell, Alta Freeman, and Alfred Green; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jimmie Freeman, Deyoka Freeman, Hollie, and Etheria Green.

Visitation for Allen L. Freeman Sr. will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full military honors held under the auspices of the United States Navy and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.