Carvie Thomas (Tom) Freeman, age 68, went home to serve his Lord Thursday, December 1, while surrounded at home by his family.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Carvie Stanback Freeman originally of Ether, NC, and Olive Odell  McConnell Freeman originally of Cornelius, NC.   He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Glickert Freeman of Norcross, GA, his daughter, Kimberly Freeman Cole, son-in-law Victor Cole, and grandchildren Emilyn Anne and Joseph Thomas of Duluth, GA, by his son Christopher Thomas Freeman, daughter-in-law Anne Clements, and granddaughter Maddux Skye of Norcross, GA, and by his brother Dr. Richard McConnell Freeman of Opelika, AL.

Mr. Freeman, born in Charlotte, NC, was a graduate of Garinger High School class of 1961 of Charlotte, NC, and was a graduate of North Carolina State University class of 1965 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.  Following college he worked as a surveyor with the North Carolina Highway Department in conjunction with the California Highway Department.  He was a Specialist 4 in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 1965-1971, receiving a commendation while stationed at Fort Sill, OK.   Employed for 36 years by FM Global Insurance Company, formerly known as Arkwright Mutual Insurance Company, he was a Senior Vice President of the company, holding the positions of Engineer and Regional Claims Manager.  During this time he founded the first chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers in the Southeast US, received a patent for his innovative design of a fire sprinkler head, and was an accomplished Toastmasters speaker.

Mr. Freeman touched many in life with his kindness, generosity, and love for the Lord.  A family service will be held at a later date in Charlotte, NC.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.DonateLifeGeorgia.org or the Christian Beginnings Preschool and Kindergarten of Duluth First United Methodist Church, PO Box 699, 3208 Duluth Hwy. 120, Duluth, GA.  The family of Mr. Freeman is most grateful for the organ donation which gave him 2 extra years of life, and asks those who wish to honor his life to consider registering as an organ donor. 
Carvie Thomas (Tom) Freeman, age 68, went home to serve his Lord Thursday, December 1, while surrounded at home by his family.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Carvie Stanback Freeman originally of Ether, NC, and Olive Odell  McConnell Freeman originally of Cornelius, NC.   He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Glickert Freeman of Norcross, GA, his daughter, Kimberly Freeman Cole, son-in-law Victor Cole, and grandchildren Emilyn Anne and Joseph Thomas of Duluth, GA, by his son Christopher Thomas Freeman, daughter-in-law Anne Clements, and granddaughter Maddux Skye of Norcross, GA, and by his brother Dr. Richard McConnell Freeman of Opelika, AL.