David Freels Obituary
Kenneth David Freels, age 78, of Sunbright went to be with the Lord on February 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. David fought a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on August 6, 1945 in Franklin County, North Carolina and was a retiree of the General Motors Corporation, and a member of the White Rock Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Lucy Freels of Glenmary Tennessee; brothers Thomas and Roger Freels; sisters Brenda Roberts, & Francis Rose.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Ruby Freels; sons David Randall Freels (Amy Johnson), Frederick Scott Freels (Suzanne Gustofson) of Dayton, Ohio; daughters Tonya Renee Freels of Dayton, Ohio, Sidney LeAllen Hunter and husband Chris Hunter, and Ruby Morgan Freels all of Sunbright, Tennessee; grandson Randall Curtis Freels of Jamestown, Ohio; granddaughters Adeline Faye, Delaney Grace, and Blakely Ruth Hunter of Sunbright, Brother Kevin & wife Shelia and sister Audrey Shannon, and a host of extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Davis and Rev. Mike Hammonds officiating. Interment will follow in the Coal Hill Cemetery.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenneth David Freels.
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