Thurl Freeman

Order of Service Processional Clergy & Family Hymn of Worship “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms” Invocation Rev. Arthur Smith , Pastor Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church Scripture Reading: Old Testament Bishop Webby Williams, Jr. New Testament Rev. Gary Montgomery Prayer of Comfort Rev. John Hill Solo Richard Gordon Resolution Ruth Freeman, Church Secretary Reflections Family & Friends Obituary Silent Reading Selection Lake Lure Community Choir Eulogy Pastor Edgar L. Waters, Jr. Selection Lake Lure Community Choir Benediction Pastor Edgar L. Waters, Jr. Recessional “When We All Get To Heaven” ********************************************************* Obituary Thurl Freeman entered this world as the son of the late Max and Hannah Freeman on November 26, 1956 in Rutherford County, NC. His life’s journey ended peacefully at the Charlotte Medical Center—Mercy on Monday, October 10, 2016 after a battle with illness. He attended St. John as a young boy where his family were faithful members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Freeman. His early childhood education took place in Rutherfordton. After high school, Thurl enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte where he majored in Architectural Technology; and took courses at LaSalle University in Chicago, Illinois where he majored in Architectural Design Technology. He was formerly employed by Duke Power, Modular Space Corporation, Wisdom Builders, Inc., and DuPont where he served as Project Manager in each company. Because of his special skills, in 1991, Fluor Corporation moved Thurl and his family to Longmont, Colorado where he rapidly moved through the positions of Engineering Construction Manager, Project Manager Supervisor, and Project Architectural Designer. Upon returning to the Charlotte area, Thurl sought employment with Secur America where he became lieutenant supervisor (Charlotte) until becoming ill. He also owned and operated his own company, named “A Thurl Design.” His portfolio contains numerous Certificates of Achievement. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects, a Board member of AIA-Colorado North Chapter and a member of the Board of Mullen Bible Camp where he freely designed “code approved” structures and served as a volunteer. Thurl was also a member of Highlands Lodge #86 (Ancient Free & Accepted Masons) in Denver, CO. He was raised on April 24, 1999. Thurl was known for his great sense of humor, pleasant smile and kind personality which will be sorely missed. He leaves to cherish his memory his four children: Daughters Rachel Freeman and Kensha Reid, both of Charlotte, twin sons – Kameron Freeman (Whitney) of Charlotte and Keith Freeman of Cape Canaveral, Florida, grandsons Kingston and Karson, sisters Brenda Burton, Dianne McCurry and Yvonne Gordon (Richard) of Lake Lure, two brothers, Eric Freeman (Sharon) of Charlotte and Earl O. Freeman of Lake Lure, sister-in-law Minnie P. Freeman of Charlotte, his former wife, Angela, of Kansas, and a “host” of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, relatives and special friends. ******************************************************************** Pallbearers Eldon Burton Edward Burton Richard Gordon, II Christopher Bartley Robert Lee Simmons Donald Freeman Larry Blair, Sr. Miles Holbert Flower Bearers Michelle Gordon Rhonda Gordon Marcella Burton Briana Burton Annie Sue Mosley Michelle Logan Penny Logan Margie Hudson Honorary Pallbearers Ricky Logan Arnold Freeman Gary Freeman Wayne Logan Tyrone Freeman Interment St. John Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Acknowledgements We, the family of Thurl Freeman, would like to express our sincere appreciation for the generous outpouring of love and support extended to us during our time of bereavement. You have blessed us in so many ways. We are grateful to Pastor Waters and our Church Family, the Mt. Nebo Church family, the Temple of Jesus Church family, the Mullen Camp Volunteers, The Lake Lure Community Choir, program participants, friends and relatives who have shown us their continued commitment, support and encouragement. You have sincerely touched our hearts during this difficult time. Thank you so very much.