Life Reflections

Keith Clyde Freeman was born on May 24, 1954 in Washington, D.C.  On December 14, 2024, he suddenly, but peacefully went home to be with the Lord.  Keith was the youngest of three sons born to the late Alonzo Freeman, Jr. and Cortez Robinson Freeman.

Keith was educated in the Washington, D.C. public school system and graduated from Spingarn High School and H.D. Woodson High School.  Keith gave his life to Christ at an early age at Beulah Baptist Church where he attended Sunday school. He later attended Tabernacle Baptist Church and Largo Community Church throughout the years.  God and his family remained anchors in Keith's life.

Keith started his employment at Embassy Dairy in the early 1970's.  He started a career in Printing while employed with IBM.  Later, he excelled in that profession by becoming a Master Printer and Head of the Printing Department with Intelsat Industries.  While working at Intelsat, he took classes at the University of the District of Columbia to sharpen his skills and enhance his knowledge.

An entrepreneur at heart, Keith decided to start his own business and founded Anywhere Towing Service, which became a very successful business for more than 30 years.  His towing service not only included the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area but spanned as far as Maine to Florida.  In 2018, Keith started a new career as an Uber driver.  He strived to be the best and achieved their highest rank as a Diamond driver.  He was recognized as one of the top drivers within the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.  Keith was admired for being charismatic and had a keen sense of style.  His commitment to service, love of people, and fashion sense distinguished him above all others.

The birth of his son, Keith Jr., brought Keith immense joy and greatly enhanced his life.  Keith always set a good example for his son by sharing his wisdom and instilled the importance of hard work and discipline.

Keith was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and close friend to all who knew him.  When Keith entered a room his mesmerizing smile, eyes and captivating laugh instantly became memorable to all.  He went out of his way to help others and always kept in touch with everyone he knew.  He had a unique intellect for being a problem solver and a repairman extraordinaire.  He enjoyed the challenge of fixing all things and was eager to share his skills with others.  Keith was also a master in the kitchen.  He loved to cook, grill outdoors and was well known for his famous "glazed honey ham."  Keith loved hosting parties and cookouts for family and friends.  He cherished time spent with family in Blacksburg, Virginia and in Columbus, Ohio.  Keith was known for his smooth dance steps.  Charles, Cecil, and Keith loved to play cards at their family home at 6332 Southern Avenue.  They bragged about their skills and called themselves the "Bid Whistologists."  Keith was undoubtedly a premier Bid Whist player.  In 1984, Keith met Anna at a cookout at Hains Point in Washington D.C., while showcasing his 1977 red Corvette with his family and friends.  He was a passionate sports fanatic for his favorite team, the Washington Redskins and refused to adopt the "Commanders" name change.  As avid fans, Keith and Anna, were season ticket holders and rarely missed seeing their team play.  Keith and Anna enjoyed traveling and made Virginia Beach their second home.

Keith is survived by his beloved wife Anna.  They fell in love and were inseparable for over 40 years.  They were married on December 17, 1988, and enjoyed wedded bliss for over 36 years.  Keith was preceded in death by his parents Alonzo, Jr. and Cortez Freeman, his brother Cecil Freeman, and his brother-in-law David McKim.  He is survived by his sons Keith Freeman, Jr., and Zyair Veasley.  His goddaughters Machelle Monroe and Angela Tribble.  His brother Charles Freeman (JoAnn) sisters-in-law Bettye Freeman, Karen Averette (William), Deborah McKim, brothers-in-law Robert Hart (Erlene) and Jerald Hart.  Nieces Karyn Freeman, Ashley Freeman, Sharrone Cottle, Wystina Averette and Walanda McCowin (who affectionately called Keith "Uncle Dad"), Nicole Thomas, DaVenia McKim, Deborah McKim, and Terrenia McMillan.  Nephews Cecil Freeman, Jr., Darryl Freeman, Alonzo Freeman III, and Anthony Bartlett.  Cathy Williams and Keith were cousins of mutual trust and best friends from the very beginning.  The honorable Ruby West is his most senior cousin at 99 years old.  Keith also shared a special bond with his cousin Daren Danzy.  He also leaves behind a host of many other relatives and dear friends.