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Bobby Freeman, Jr.

Passed 03/18/2025

Obituary For Bobby Freeman, Jr.

Mr. Bobby Freeman, Jr., also known as “Purple Haze”, 52, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Indianapolis. Bobby Jr. was born in Shelby, NC, on January 16, 1973, to Dorothy Jackson Freeman and the late Bobby Freeman, Sr.

Bobby Jr. attended Cleveland Community College. He was a skilled landscaper at BrightView Landscaping.

Bobby had a unique personality, kind heart, and an outgoing nature. He enjoyed making people laugh and left a lasting impression on those who knew him. He was always the life of the party. He loved to sing and dance, although--he couldn’t do either. He loved riding his motorcycle. Now that was something he could really do!!! He was a loyal member of Naptown Riders and called himself a Napslinger. He also loved his family, the highway, his club, and his job.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Freeman; maternal grandparents, Theron Jackson and Christine McCombs Jackson; paternal grandparents, Rosevelt Freeman and Lena Bell Greene Freeman.

He is survived by his wife, Tanieca Freeman of Indianapolis, IN; mother, Dorothy Jackson of Charlotte, NC; step-father, Larry Hamilton (Kim); a son, Bobby Alexander Freeman of Columbus, OH; daughters, Kyla Gooch of Columbus, OH and Chasity Freeman (April) of Brentwood, CA; step daughters, Kiey’chia Fields and Keyara Majeed of Grand Rapids, MI; brother, Rodney “Rico” Freeman (Monica) of Fayetteville, NC; sisters, Barbara Ann Freeman and Tonya Murray of Forest City, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; his Naptown Riders family; Gunslinger Family; and BrightView Landscape family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Green Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2 p.m. Come in casual dress. Burial will take place at Freeman’s Cemetery, 1521 Bostic Road, Bostic, NC. The family will be meeting at 1512 Hudson Graham Lane in Charlotte, NC.

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There is no timeline, no "right" way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.

Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together.

Geri Parker

To the Freeman family, Our family send our deepest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Contina Strong & family!🙏🏾

Contina Strong Hopper

Dorothy I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are I my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Brown

My Sincerest condolences go out to all your family and close friends. Brightview Landscaping lost a family member. You will be remembered by all of us who met you through Brightview. May you find eternal peace!

Alesha Underhill-Withers

Though I met Bobby when we were small kids at his and my cousin's grandmother's house in Golden Ridge, we became friends in the seventh grade at Burns Junior High (Burns Middle) School. He was always a ball of laughs, and never had a problem with letting you know exactly what he thought of any situation. He will be missed. My prayers and condolences go out to his children, mother, siblings, and the rest of the Freeman family. I love you all.

Acorea Sims

You will truly be missed I'm so glad I had a chance to know you and grow up with you🙏🏾🙏🏾 Rest in paradise my friend 🥹my Condolences to you and the family

Dena Bennett

Rest easy my sweet brother. You will surely be missed. I love and miss you.

Barbara Camp

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

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