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GUDES
DEACON CHARLES A. WILLIAMS, JR.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Charles A. Williams, Jr. of Val- rico, FL, who passed away on Sep- tember 5, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11 a. m. at Light of the World Church, 4701 N. 15th St, Tampa, Florida 33610. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave. Elder Timothy Brown, Eulogist, Assistant Pastor, Taranja Sampson, Officiating.
Mr. Charles A. Williams, Jr. was born in Miami, FL, on May 15, 1975 to the late Renee Hooper (nee Jerry). He was raised by his grandparents, Lena Jerry and the late Booker T. Jerry, during his childhood in Tampa, FL, where he attended Bloomingdale High School and went on to graduate from college with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
He was married for over 22 years to his wonderful wife, Catrice (May 15, 1999). Charles first met Catrice in 1994 while working to- gether and they later married in 1999, and had two children, Andre Norton and Charlecia Williams. He worked as a Network Engineer for Verizon, enjoyed playing chess from a young age, was a devoted and ded- icated husband and father and en- joyed doing carpentry and being a handyman.
Although a diligent working professional, working early morn- ings and late nights, Charles still made time for what mattered most to him, his family, attending all ac- tivities his children participated in and supporting his wife in all her en- deavors.
Not only was Charles devoted to his family, he was a man of God who served as a mentor and father figure to many surrounding family mem- bers and friends. Charles was also a proud member of Light of the World Church for over 20 years and served as a Deacon, and being the family man he was, moved on to assist his wife’s grandmother, the late Pastor Leona Duberry, at the Holy Ghost from Heaven Church.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Renee Hooper (nee, Jerry); grandfather, Booker T. Jerry.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing and cherish his memories: his wife, Catrice Williams; daughter, Charlecia Williams; son, Andre Nor- ton; grandmother, Lena Jerry; fa- ther, Charles Williams, Sr.; brother, Lenard Jerry (Brooke, Anthony, Tyler) of San Diego, CA; sister, Rae- shawn Williams (Arreaunna, Juli- aunna, Rae’Anna); aunt, Pamela Murray; godson, David Hendrix; godbrother, Dwight Watkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other sorrowing relatives and friends, and church members.
There will be a visitation on Fri- day, September 24th, from 5 p. m. – 7 p. m. at Light of the World Church.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the church at 10:45 a. m. for the service. MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED.
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HARMON
MRS. SCHENQUIA HOGANS-COOPER
Homegoing Celebration hon- oring the life of Mrs. Schenquia Hogans-Cooper (Sweetpea) will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, 11 A. M. at Rome Avenue Church of Christ, 2820 N. Rome Ave., Tampa, Florida 33607, Brother Terry J. Allen Sr., offici- ating. Interment, Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E, Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610.
Schenquia Latoya Hogans (Sweetpea) was born on April 3, 1974, to parents, Pamela Johnson and James Hogans in Tampa, Florida.
She was educated in the school district of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Thomas R. Robinson High School, Class of 1993. In 2009, she graduated from Sanford Brown Institute with a certifica- tion in medical billing and coding. She was a longtime customer service professional.
In recent years, she began a YouTube channel and was known to her followers as Lady P.
On April 29, 2011, she mar- ried the love of her life, Arthur Cooper III. In 2017, the family re- located to Jonesboro, Georgia, where she resided until her un- timely passing. She was a cher- ished mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by: her father, James, grandmother, Seretha Johnson, grandfather, Sylvester Anderson, and great grandmother, Ozzie B. Hogans.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving husband: Arthur Cooper III; 2 devoted sons: Zaaron Bess and Zacobe Cole; 5 grandchildren: Zareonia Johnson, Zaaron Bess, Jr., Zay- den Bess, ZaEmoni Bess, and Za- vion Bess; a loving mother: Pamela Johnson; sister: Tonja Allen-Graddy, uncles: Willie Johnson Jr. (Francis), Michael Johnson, Theodore Johnson, Ira Dean Johnson; aunts: Estella Simon, Brenda Johnson, Weltha Wharff; cousins: Shan, Lameka, Keron (Kitt), Sacha, Rashad, Jamil, Sakinah, Kiara (Sergio), Jazmine, Tracey, Romeka, Sy’aja, Daniel, Saniyah, Aaliyah; best friend: Tanya; god sister: Terrica; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation Friday evening from5to7P.M.atHarmonFu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610. The procession into the church will assemble on Saturday at 10:45 A. M.
Masks and social distancing are required as per CDC guidelines. Your cooperation is greatly ap- preciated.
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MRS. GLORIA CLARK ROLACK-FLEMING
A Homegoing Celebration in loving memory of Gloria Clark Ro- lack-Fleming, who passed-away September 12, 2021, will be held 1 P. M., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, Florida 33610, with Pastor Derrick Woodard, Sr. Inter- ment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida, Mon- day, September 27, 2021.
Gloria Clark Rolack- Fleming was born and raised in Haines City, Florida to the late Leola Washington and Eugene Clark. Gloria graduated from Oak- land High School in 1967. She at- tended Barber College in Tampa, Florida and opened her first bar- bershop in Tuskegee, AL.
Later Gloria moved to Tampa Florida, continuing her profession. Gloria also worked for Hillsbor- ough County Schools in various po- sitions, for more than thirty years, until her retirement. In August 2021, Gloria enrolled at River Uni- versity, seeking her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology.
Gloria had a kind and welcom- ing spirit. Consistent in love, she greeted everyone with her beautiful and contagious smile, always offer- ing a kind word or ministering through prayer. Unselfish in her dedication, Gloria was also a care- giver to her brother for many years and a rescuer for her siblings.
A Prayer Warrior, Gloria was unwavering in her Faith in God. She founded Shammah Min- istries, as an Evangelist, minister- ing to anyone who needed a small monetary gift or, literally, a place to live. She was an active long- time member of Glory to Glory Min- istries.
Gloria was preceded in death by: David Fleming, her hus- band; Heyward Clark, her brother; Arthur James (Greg) Graves, brother; Eugene Clark, her father,
and Matriarch, Leola Washington. Remaining to cherish her memory are: daughters, Davion Ro- lack, Tampa; Lanetta Williams (step-daughter), Tampa; Jocelyn Lester (step-daughter), Tampa; 3 grandchildren, Lauren Key, Decari Fleming-George, and Demarcos Fleming, Tampa; 1 brother Dr. Charles Washington (Mary); 5 sisters, Doretha Carson (Rufus); Bettye Madison; Reva Reed; Shirley Coleman; Para Harris; her best friend, Irene Soars; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and friends. Visitation from 5 to 7 P. M. at
Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, Florida 33610. The procession into the funeral home will be at 12:45 P. M.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend services as per CDC guidelines. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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MR. NELSON HOLLOMAN
Homegoing Celebration in lov- ing memory of Mr. Nelson Hollo- man, who passed-away September 2, 2021, will be held 11 A. M. Satur- day, September 25, 2021, at Har- mon Funeral Home Chapel, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Andrew Holder, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mr. Nelson Holloman was born to TJ Holloman, Sr. and Leathe Holloman on August 22, 1947, in Sylvester Georgia. He passed away on September 2, 2021.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, TJ and Leathe Hollo- man; his siblings: Mary Hazel Mc- Call, Christine Holloman, Ceola Holloman, Dorothy Hollomon, William Holloman, and TJ Hollo- man, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his legacy: his wife, Marazine Holloman; his children: Nekeisha Mutcherson (Andre), Latoya Wilson (Gerald), Tameisha Holloman and Stacy Franklin; his grandchildren: Kiosha Mutcherson, Aniya Wilson, Gerald Wilson, Zariana Wilson, Jordan Wilson, Jayla Wilson, Larry Murphy, Jr. and Javin Franklin; his great grands: Riley and Rya Booth, Amaya Murphy and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation from 5 to 7 P. M.,
Friday at Harmon Funeral Home,
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5002 N. 40 Street, Tampa,
Florida 33610. The procession into the funeral home will assemble at 11:45 A.M, Saturday.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend services as per CDC guidelines. Your coopera- tion is greatly appreciated.
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MOTHER THELMA HART JOHNSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Thelma Hart Johnson, who passed away on September 9, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 1 P. M., at College Hill COGIC (6414 N. 30th St. Tampa, FL), Pastored by Pastor Charles Davis. The Eulogy will be led by Archbishop David A. Jones. Inter- ment location and time will be an- nounced at the conclusion of the homegoing for M0ther Hart.
A viewing will be held Friday, September 24th, 2021, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Harmon Funeral Home.
Mother Thelma Hart Johnson was born March 5th, 1932 in Monti- cello, FL. She was raised in Tampa, FL by her parents, Osa and Roberta Scott. At an early age, Mother ac- cepted Christ and went on in her spiritual journey. In Mother’s Jour- ney, she attended schools in Hills- borough County and attended FAMU. In the late 60s, she moved to Detroit, MI and became owner of her own Childcare Center.
If Mother could, she would al- ways help, so when her mother needed her, she moved back to Tampa, FL in 1985 to care for her. She was under the spiritual leader- ship of the late Bishop H. L. Simp- son, Independent COGIC and Archbishop David A. Jones - Moun- tain Top Int’l Ministries.
Mother Thelma Hart Johnson was preceded in death by: her par- ents (Osa and Roberta Scott), brother (Charlie Lee Green), son (Reginald Scott), and grandchildren (Jabaar Scott and Jondra Jackson).
She leaves to cherish her mem- ories and legacy with: daughters: Thelberta Hart Daniels and Tonya (Al) Jackson; sons: Wilfred (Dawn) Hart, Sr., Frank Donnie Scott, and Roderick (Guanine) Hart, Sr.; grandchildren: Charles (Lisa) Scott, Derrick Hodges, Wilfred Hart, Jr., Brandi Crosby, Jazmin Finley, Matthew Simmons, Jr., John Jack- son, Jr., Temia (Garland) Wilkins, Katrina Gambrell, Toccorah (Mau- rice) Lewis, Tony (Brittany) Black- mon, II, Wyneaki Hart, David (Alexis) Ford, Jesstiney Daniels, Antonio (Beatris) Ramsey, Roder- ick Hart, Jr., Reginald Hart, Jessi- lyn Hart, Darian Scott, Donise (Kevin) Mathis, Jasmyn (Jacob) Brandt, Angela Hart, Terika (Don- shae) Hannah, Jeffrey Morris, Taryn Morris, and Gianni Morris; 41 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren; special niece: Darlene Green; nephews, Charles Green, Gregory Mont- gomery, and Charlie Lee Green; godchildren: Pastor Albert and Shirley McAfee, Pastor Darren (Felecia) Jones, Lydia Stone, and Aquira Glagsow; special daughters: Alfreda Wilburn, Marie Renee Richo, Vestosa Danzey, Susan Mays, Tammi (Dr. Ralph) Bennett, Anglin (Randy) Mosley; godsisters: Evangelist Esther (Sonny) Smith and Josephine Sydnor.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend services as per CDC guidelines. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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