Sunrise Mar 24 1954
Sunset Mar 21, 2024 WEAR
Kenneth A. Freeland, Jr 69, affectionately known as “Kenny”, passed away peacefully at his home in Williamstown, NJ on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Kenneth A, Freeland, Sr. and Josefina (Framil) Freeland.
Kenny was educated in Philadelphia, where he attended St Edwards Catholic School. His family eventually moved to Williamstown NJ, where he would attend Williamstown High School. After high school, Kenny worked as an automotive body repairman at several local body shops throughout South Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. He took pride in his work and his hands were always in motion, he loved to tinker. He was an engineer at heart as he loved to fix everything and anything. If you asked Kenny, “How are you doing? He would always reply, “handlin’ it”... and yes he was.
Kenny was a #1 Eagles’ fan. He never missed a game; on Sundays you could hear him from afar cheering them on. He was also a car enthusiast and loved working on them. At nights and on weekends, if he wasn’t working on cars, he would be making house calls to cut the hairs of his friends and the young men in his family.
At an early age, Kenny gave his life to Christ Jesus. While attending St Edwards Catholic Church/School he served as an Altar Boy. He rededicated himself to the Lord during his last six months of life, reading scriptures daily and discussing them with his friends and family members brought him joy.
Kenny is survived by his longtime life partner, Paulette Pitt, his two Sisters; Yolanda Stinson (David) and Loretta Winters (Sonny) and his brother, Henri Freeland (Vivian), his three children; Cameron Robinson, Shalya Butler-Freeland and Christian Freeland, His grandchildren; Malik Batchelor, Mi’Angel Batchelor, Caez Robinson, Shemar Mitchell, Cameron G. Robinson, and a plethora of nieces and nephews. He loved his family, and they loved him more. He touched each one deeply and will be sorely missed.
Opening Song : Pastor Jamila A. Odom Garnett
Officiant:
Welcome and Prayer: Min. Iren Mintz, MD
Scripture (Old Testament): Isaiah 26: 8-9 Cameron Robinson
Scripture (New Testament): John 11:25 Shayla Butler-Freeland
Second Song Selection: Pastor Jamila A. Odom Garnett
Acknowledgments Cards & Condolences
Remarks: (2 minutes please)
Obituary Reading: Loretta Winters
Third Song Selection: Pastor Jamila A. Odom Garnett
Eulogy: Pastor Kevin Brown, The Perfecting Church
Benediction: Pastor Kevin Brown Recessional
Right now I’m in a different place
And though we seem apart I’m closer than I ever was, I’m there inside your heart.
I’m with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright I’m there to share the sunsets, too I’m with you every night.
I’m with you when the times are good To share a laugh or two, And if a tear should start to fall I’ll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart, I’ll smile and hold you close to me, Forever in my heart.
Kenneth Arnett Freeland, Jr.
Mar 24, 1954
Mar 21, 2024
“A limb has fallen from the family tree
I hear a voice that whispers, 'Grieve not for me'
Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs
The good I lived while I was strong
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you
Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest
Remembering all…how I was truly blessed
Continue traditions, no matter how small
Go on with your lives, don't stare at the wall
I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin
Until that fine day we're together again.”
Credit: Author Unknown
Submitted by Kenny’s
Beloved Son: Cameron Robinson
When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things We did not get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too
When tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And that I would have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me
From his golden throne
He said this is eternity
And all I promised you
Today for life on earth is done
But here it starts a new
I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And since each day’s the exact same way
There is no longing for the past
So when tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we’re apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I’m right here in your heart.
Isaiah 26:8-9
The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and He saved us.
John 11:25
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection in the life. Anyone who believes in me will live They die, yet he shall live. “
Cameron Robinson
Henri Freeland, Sr.
Henri Freeland, Jr
Kennan Freeland
Roland “P’Nut” Stinson
Sonny Winters
“Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers, that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much for whatever part.”
“We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy in our time of great sorrow.
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.”…..
The Family
Doc and Smith Funeral Home
800 N Black Horse Pike
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Dr. Renee Thompson