Rev Dr Kelly Thomas Freeman was born on January 27, 1910 to the late Esther Adeyemi Freeman and Kelly Thomas Freeman in Tennessee. Kelly precedes in death by his son Kelly Thomas Freeman III After graduating High School Kelly worked odd end jobs until he decided to join the U.S. Army. After pursuing the Army and receiving an honorable medical discharge. Kelly pursued a career in trucking which he loved to  do besides being behind the wheel of a truck, Kelly loved spreading the word of God, fishing, dancing, tending the farm, making jokes and to have a great time with family and friends. Forever memories are cherished by his One daughter Cynthia Richardson (Husband Charles Richardson of Enfield NC) One daughter in law Clayvonne Freeman. three sisters Ruth Adeyemi Freeman (Togo, Guinea) Sarah Dlamini(Husband Ablavi Dlamini of Bailey NC) and Jina Freeman (Lagos, Nigeria). Three brothers Joseph Adeyemi Freeman(Wife Mary Freeman of Baily NC) Levi Adeyemi Freeman(Togo, Guinea) and Jacob Adeyemi Freeman (Lagos Nigeria). Ten grandchild though he loved all his grandchildren Kelly would leave cherish to a very special grandchild Quintisha Freeman. Fifteen great grandchildren followed by a very special great grandson JaVontae Elijah Freeman. A host of nieces, nephews, foster children, foster grandchildren other relatives, and friends.