Michael H. Freels

Michael H. Freels, age 75, of Georgetown, KY, formerly of Henderson, passed away at 3:23 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Michael was a lifelong educator. In 1970, he began his teaching career at City High before moving to Henderson County High School six years later when the high schools merged into one. In the late 1980s, Michael was the Assistant Principal at South Jr. High. In 1991, he became Principal of Seventh Street Elementary School. Following that, he went to the central office and served as Deputy Superintendent. In 2000, after three decades serving his community, Michael retired from the Henderson County School System. He then worked as director for Murray State University's Henderson regional campus for 16 years. During many of these 16 years with Murray, Michael was involved in the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. He had a vested interest in the economic development of his community. Being a grandfather who wanted to be closer to his family prompted the move from Henderson to Georgetown, KY in 2016. There he worked for the next 5 years as an advisor in the Education Department at Georgetown College. Michael appreciated quality family time at Kentucky Lake, relaxing on the water fishing and boating. He loved haggling on a good deal for cars, trucks, and boats. He was a great cook and was well known for his BBQ chicken and pork. He was a big UK fan, especially basketball. More than anything, Michael’s greatest love was his family. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Hughes and Gloria (Schumacher) Freels. Michael is survived by his wife Carla (Clem) Freels, son Kyle Freels, daughter-in-law Alison (Collier) Freels, grandson Korbin Freels, granddaughter Khloe Freels, sister & brother in law Janet (Freels) and Tim Pruitt, sister & brother in law Joan (Freels) and Jack Hancock, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Michael’s Life Celebration from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday and again on Monday starting at 9:00 a.m. at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.

Michael H. Freels

December 1, 1948 - September 10, 2024