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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
DEACON JOHN L. ANDERSON
Homegoing Service for Dea- con John L. Anderson, who passed on July 27, 2018, at Melech Hospice House, will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018,at10a.m.atHopeof Shiloh Community Church, 3910 East Conover Street, Tampa, Florida, with Elder Cornelius Moore, officiating and Elder Robert Benn, eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents who raised and nurtured him, Arthur and Lucille Smith.
Deacon Anderson leaves to cherish memories of him with: cousin/caregiver, Roesolia Young (like a mother); sister, Kimberly Woods; brother, E. J. Woods; nieces and nephews, Cornelius, Kalonda, Cemiyah, Anaize, Tashawn, Marahna and Raiahna Woods, all of Salem, N. J.; cousins, J. C. (Virginia) An- derson of Leesburg, FL, Hender- son (LaTara) Taylor and family, Horace (Rosalie) Epps, Helen Smith of Ocala, FL, Rufus (Es- tella) Mosley, Ossie Burkes of Lithia Springs, GA, Bennie Mosley of Tallahassee, FL, Her- bert Mosley, Harriett Mosley; special devoted friends, Edward (Sonny) Hill, Willie (Fats) Mont- gomery, of Clermont, FL, Tequila Hunter and family and a host of other relatives and friends.
Deacon John L. Anderson, af- fectionately known as “John L,” was born in Groveland, Florida on October 30, 1944 to the late John Henry and Jessie Lee An- derson.
Deacon Anderson was edu- cated in Lake County, graduating from Lincoln Park High School, Class of 1964 in Clermont, Florida. After graduation, he at- tended FAMU and later served in the United States Army. He was employed by Holcim Cement prior to his retirement. John was also a high school football referee in Hillsborough County. Sports was his passion (espe- cially football).
John was a faithful member of Hope of Shiloh Community Church where he served as a Deacon and taught the Young Adult Sunday School Class. He also served on the “Somebody Cares” Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Vacation Bible School teacher and was a sponsor for the Youth Ministry.
There will be a viewing on Friday August 3, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5 – 8p.m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 9:45 a.m. for the service.
www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
REVEREND AZZIE VAUGHAN KINSEY, JR.
A Celebration of Life for Reverend Azzie Vaughn Kin- sey, Jr., who transitioned on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., with Rev. David Lee Jones, officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hillandale Cemetery, 6201 Hillandale Dr., Lithonia, GA.
Rev. Kinsey was a native of Tampa and received an educa- tion in the Hillsborough Public Schools, graduating from Blake High School in 1966.
Rev. Kinsey received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Sa- vannah State College, where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi. While at Savannah State, he met the late Debra Lynne Kin- sey. He later received a Mas- ter’s degree in Environmental Engineering and became a Cer- tified Chemical and Environ- mental Engineer.
He successfully started En- viro-Tech, a chemical engineer- ing firm that completed projects for major corpora- tions nationwide.
Rev. Kinsey was a devout Christian who began his min- istry in Atlanta, GA. On August 11, 1991, he was installed as a minister and began serving as pastor of Chapel First Baptist Church for many years.
Rev. Kinsey was preceded in death by: his wife, Debra; parents, Azzie and Nellie Kin- sey; sister, Earlene Walters; and brother, Norris Kinsey.
He leaves to cherish loving memories with: daughters, Courtney Lynne Kinsey and Ruth Kinsey; son, Jeremy Kin- sey; granddaughter, Ashley Kinsey; sisters, Gloria K. Ford- ham (Walter, Jr.), Vivian K. Hill (Ralph) and Carolene K. Greenaway (Franklyn); broth- ers, Charles Kinsey (Dorothy) and Fred Kinsey; nieces, San- dra, Kutury (Tory) and Holly; nephews, Norris, Jr., Reche, Karl (Vesta), Anthony (Shonda), Charles, Walter, III (Lynn), Kerry, Brian (Tionis), Ronald (Melissa), Ralph, Jr. (Shaletha), Marcus and Franklyn, Jr.; a devoted cousin/like a sister, Ellen Kin- sey; a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and other mournful relatives and devoted friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 3, at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. CARLA DENEEN LEWIS
Ms. Carla Deneen Lewis of Tampa passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Au- gust 4, at 11 a. m. at Beulah Bap- tist Institutional Church, 1006 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, FL, Reverend Dr. W. James Fa- vorite, Pastor, with Elder Cor- reggio Reaves, Pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Carla Deneen Lewis was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida (Port Tampa). She is the daughter of Mr. Alli- son and Betty Lewis, Sr. She ac- cepted Christ and joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Carla was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Robinson High School. She furthered her education and was a graduate with honors, earning her Asso- ciates degree in Mass Communi- cations; earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administra- tion and Master’s degree in Or- ganizational Management & Leadership from Springfield College.
Carla has served as an em- ployee of the City of Tampa since April 2003. In 2007, the former Mayor appointed Carla as the Li- aison to manage the Mayor’s African American Advisory Council, a position she still held until her passing. She proudly served in her current role as the Neighborhood Liaison for the City of Tampa Community Part- nerships & Neighborhood En- gagement Division.
Her beautiful life will for- ever be cherished in the lives of: her children, Shayla Fong Sam (Garry) and Sharnice Cox; grandchildren, Johnny F. Har- rold, III and Cristian M. Har- rold; her sibling, (brother), Allison Lewis, Jr.; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other sorrowing rela- tives and friends.
The remains will repose and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. LINDA E. MORGAN
Mrs. Linda E. Morgan of Tampa passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 4th at 2 p .m. at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, 5909 Vel Street, Wimauma, FL 33598, with Pastor Ikie Bunton officiating.
Mrs. Linda E. Morgan was born, July 21, 1954, in Tampa, Florida to loving parents, Hozell Hall and Izetta Porter, whom pre- ceded her in death. She was a long time resident of Wimauma, FL before moving to Tampa, FL.
Linda attended public schools of Hillsborough County, she worked in Management until she took over a long standing family business. The latter part of her years Linda embraced being the lady of the house. She was pas- sionate about cooking; she loved taking care of her family and en- joyed spending time with her grandchildren, her pride and joy as she called them. Linda was a devoted wife, a supportive mother, a dedicated grand- mother, a sister with a great bond, a respected auntie and a loyal friend. She touched the lives of so many individuals throughout her life.
Linda was preceded in death by: the love of her life, Mr. Earnest Morgan. Linda was af- fectionately known as “Stine”.
She leaves to cherish in fond memories: one son, Earnest “Tiger” Morgan, Jr.; one daugh- ter, Alicia “Sherry” Morgan; three grandsons, Devontae Mor- gan, Rodney Pertee and Radarius Pertee; two granddaughters, Am- brea Morgan and Rihanna Per- tee, and two great grandsons, Cameron Joseph, and Jayden Pertee, all of Tampa; like sons, Shawn Austin, Horace Porter (April), Russell Stephens and Robert Pertee; two sisters, Geral- dine Stephens (Bruce) and Thomasina Sharp (Floyd); like a brother, Raleigh Nelson (Betty); six brothers-in-law, Eugene Mor- gan (Audrey), Dwayne “Charlie” Morgan, Melvin Keys, Charles Morgan, Orville Morgan (Delois) and Gerald Morgan (Patricia); eight sisters-in-law, Lillie Bee Langdon, Lela Gibbs (Charles), Katherine Morgan, Margaret Spearman, Hazel Ross, Worlene Borders (Samuel), Angela Avant (Terry) and Vernell Cleveland (Carliss); special nieces, Felicia Bowman (Craig), Angie McQuay (Leon), Lina Daniels (Richard), Cassandra Baker (Craig), Izetta Austin (Laron), Crystal Austin, Danielle Harrell (James); special cousin, Denise Porter and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friends, Car- rie Covington, Gwendolyn West, and Wanda Washington.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 3 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. FLORENCE RICHEY-ROBINSON
Florence Richey-Robinson was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. A Wake service and visitation will be held Friday, August 3rd, 2018 from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue.
Florence was born on Septem- ber 9, 1948 in Monroeville, Ala- bama to the late George and Louise Spann Richey. She graduated from Worcester High School in Mary- land and studied at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She worked for many years as an edu- cator in Virginia, eventually retir- ing from the Head Start program in Tampa, Florida in 2014.
Florence was a faithful mem- ber of St. John Progressive Mis- sionary Baptist Church. She also served in the U. S. Army National Guard during Desert Storm.
She was preceded in death by: her beloved brother, Horace Richey.
Left to cherish memories are: children, Konyika Nealy, Travis Robinson, and Niccko Richey; son- in-law, John Nealy; grandchildren, Jordan, Adrian, and Jackson Nealy; Te’Anna, Niccko, Jr., Tylee, Romello, LaChelle, and Angel Richey; great-grandchildren, Nic- cko, III, Kashmere, and Ky’mani; nieces, Kinsha Richey and Yashieta Lacy Richey; nephews, Shawn Rowley and Stephen An- thony; special cousins, Merrian Washington, Ernestine Gardner, and Michael Acosta; special friends, Annie Bolling, Clarence Fontaine, Nikki Gibson, Patricia Parks, Gloria Salisbury, and Shanta Simpson; and a host of other family members and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern.
IN PROFOUND MEMORY OF
DEACON ARCHIE L. ERSHERY Retired U. S. Navy Chief
Almost 15 years ago, your earthly journey suddenly ended. Your loved ones still miss you and through prayers, are shar- ing memories of our lives to- gether sustains us and helps fill the voids in our lives.
Pearl Higdon Ershery, wife; Meikah Ershery-Stokley, Michael and Kelah Ershery, and Tim Allen, children; family and friends.
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