Staff Reports
The Cullman Times
CULLMAN —
Chester Freeman, a Cullman area civic leader who was the driving force behind the city’s Field of Miracles and other recreational facilities, passed away early this morning.
According to a family member, freeman died around 6 a.m.
Freeman was involved in parks and recreation development in Cullman for more than 30 years.
John Hunt, director of the city’s parks system once said of Freeman: “Anything good that happens in Cullman, Chester is a part of it.”
More details concerning Freeman and his service to the area will be reported throughout the day.