Robert Hamp Freeman

Rev. Robert Hamp Freeman, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at his residence. 

Mr. Freeman was born on July 14, 1933, in Clarkesville, GA, to the late Daniel and Maude Allen Freeman.  He was a former county commissioner, serving in 1973 and 1974, and worked for the Road Department from 1954-1994.  Mr. Freeman was member of Blue Creek Baptist Church and he was also a Baptist minister.  He pastored Community Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, Community Baptist Church in Sautee, and Union Grove Baptist Church in Sautee.  He was a radio minister from 1969-1999 and preached as an evangelist at many churches.  Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his sons, Donnie and Ronnie Freeman; sister, Elizabeth Sims; and brother, Albert Freeman. 

Survivors include his wife, Betty Ramey Freeman, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Christie Freeman, Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Lynn Whitener, Helen, Glenda and John Essigman, Cleveland, and Penny and Glenn Sims, Gillsville; brother, Farrell Freeman, Martinsville, VA; daughters-in-law, Jeanie Freeman and Judy Freeman; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Blue Creek Baptist Church.  The Rev. Tony Howard, the Rev. Matt Pruitt, and Judge Garrison Baker will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. 

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.barrettfh.com 

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.