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Funerals/Cards Of Thanks
WILSON
MR. CHARLES T. GIBSON
Mr. Charles T. Gibson, Sr., 93, of Tampa passed away on July 23, 2018.
Funeral service for Mr. Charles T. Gibson, Sr. will be held on Satur- day, August 4, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 North Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida, with the pastor, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army. Interment will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Florida National Cemetery, Bush- nell, Florida.
Charles was predeceased by: parents, Mose and Katie Gibson; brothers, Robert Lee Houston and Ben Sheehy; sisters, Rosa Sander- son, Mildred Anderson, Dorothy Boronell and Gladys Watkins; sons, Donald Gibson, Gerald Gibson and DeWayne Gibson.
Charles is survived by: his de- voted wife, Jacqueline Gibson; sons, Charles Gibson, Jr., Gregory Gib- son, Michael Brooks and Mark Gib- son; daughters, Gail Vance, Marilyn Booker and Charolette Brooks-Gib- son; grandchildren, Nicole Gibson, Chimere Morris, Cherry Gibson, Aaron Gibson, Kevin Gibson, Joy Parker, Dana Gibson, Jeria Gibson, Jeremy Gibson, Candace Gibson, Ebony Gibson, Mario Pierre, Mylan- cia Pierre, Brittany Collier, Danielle Booker, Ashley Booker, Domonique Edmonds, Michelle Brooks, Trinity Brooks, Bascia Proctor and Brooke Johnson and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Charles T. Gibson, Sr. was born on August 13, 1924 to the parentage of Katie and Mose Gib- son. He attended Ada Payne’s Kindergarten, Harlem Academy, Meacham Elementary, B. T. Wash- ington Jr. High School, Middleton Sr. High School, Florida A&M Col- lege (NYA) and Don Thompson Vo- cational High School.
He later obtained a College Diploma of Educational Ministries from the Baptist Fellowship Center. Charles was drafted into the United States Army during WWII, and served in Europe, Africa and the Pa- cific. After the War, Charles worked as a truck driver before retiring from U-Save.
Charles dedicated his life as a Christian to ministry and service. Charles was ordained as a Deacon at Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church by Reverend W. F. Tanner and also served as a Deacon at St. John Missionary Baptist Church under Elder Eddie E. Newkirk. He later served as a Holy Steward under the leadership of Rev. John F. Green. He continued to serve in var- ious ministries such as the RAMS, prayer line, transportation and se- curity ministry until his health de- clined.
There will be a viewing on Fri- dayAugust3,2018,from5–8p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 6 – 7 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approxi- mately 10:45 a.m. for the service.
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MRS. VICTORIA ARNEZ SCUGGS ‘VICKI’ WRIGHT
A Celebration Service for Mrs. Victoria Arnez Scruggs-Wright, affectionately known as “Vicki,” whose sunset on July 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday August 4, 2018 at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dave Daymont, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Scruggs-Wright leaves to cherish memories of her with: her husband, David Wright; daugh- ters, Paris, and Tiffany; stepson, Patrick Wright; stepdaughters, Daviee` and Lashay; father, Esau Scruggs, Sr.; brothers, Mike Kelly, Chris Scruggs and Esau Scruggs, Jr.; 8 nephews; 7 nieces; a host of cousins; sisters-in-law, Melissa Kelly, Joan Scruggs and Marverly Wright and other rela- tives and friends.
Mrs. Victoria Arnez Scruggs- Wright’s sunrise was on Decem- ber 9, 1969 in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage of Esau Scruggs, Sr. and the late Ann Kelly Scruggs. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Gaither High School.
On September 9, 2016 she was united in holy matrimony to David Wright. Mrs. Wright was employed with Quest Diagnostics.
There will be a viewing on Fri- dayAugust3,2018from5–8p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
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FAMILY NOTICE
MR. RICKIE RANARD CRUM
Mr. Rickie Ranard Crum, Sr., age 55, was born in Tampa, FL on February 3, 1963 to George Warner Crum, Sr. and Geraldine Brown Crum.
Rickie graduated from Hills- borough High School in 1982, and received his BA from Troy State University of Montgomery in 2003. He worked for the Florida Blood Services and the American Red Cross as a phlebotomist. He then moved on to become a route manager for Orkin Pest Control and served at numerous loca- tions.
Rickie married Jacqueline Lee on June 20, 1992. Supporting his wife’s military career, he trav- eled and lived in many places to include Azores, Portugal; Panama City, FL, and finally settling in Or- lando, FL.
Rickie’s life will continue to be cherished in the lives of: his wife, Jacqueline Crum of Orlando, FL; sons, Rickie, Jr. and Jerrell of Or- lando; sisters, Cheryl Crum (Fred) Wynn of Tampa, and Michelle Crum Rose of Orlando; brothers, George (Sandra) Crum, Jr. of Tampa, Derek Crum of Tampa, and Maurice (Tina) Crum of Orlando; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Faith Assembly of God, Mainstream/Youth Service Build- ing (Lot 5), 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL. Interment will occur at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Tampa, FL.
FAMILY NOTICE
MRS. ANGELINA (KITTY) RAMIREZ PITTMAN SMITH
Services for Mrs. Angelina (Kitty) Ramirez Pittman Smith will be on Saturday, August 4, 2018at11A.M.atStJamesA. M. E. Church, located at 5202 S. 86th Street, Tampa, FL 33619. Pastor Michael B. Price, Sr. will be officiating. We will conclude at Hillsboro Memorial, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511.
Mrs. Angelina Smith was born on October 9, 1932 in Tampa, Florida (Ybor City), to Sylvia and Jose Ramirez. She attended Middleton High School. Angelina worked at Hillsborough County Health Department for thirty years where she later retired. She was a member of St. James A. M. E. Church, where she served on the Trustee Board for many years.
She was preceded in death by: children, Marcia Pittman Sumpter Wheeler, Ahmen Shakoor (Ronald Pittman), and Michael Patton; her two sisters, Catherine James, Thelma Mitchell, and brother Joseph Ramirez.
Sister Smith leaves to cher- ish her memories with: a de- voted and loving husband, Robert J. Smith; daughters, Va- lerie Pittman Trotman (Robert), Vida Weekes; sons, Spencer Pittman, and Reginald Smith; grandchildren, Michelle Graham, Katrina Sumpter, An- gela Bowman, LeKeisha Hicks, Alicia Jackson, Amber Smith, Keisean Weekes, Tracy Sumpter, Michelle Cainion, and Michael Patton, Jr.; sister, Oneda Jones; brothers; Leonard Ramirez and Johnny Davis; great- grandchildren, Kenneth Royal, Mikeil Royal, Kobi Graham, Bianca Sumpter, Takira Jackson, Tyrese Jack- son, Mariah Jones-Parks, Angel Parks, Cameron Smith- Miley, Ashariya Smith, Karsyn Hicks, Ariel Lovett, Ashonti Patton, Thurman Burgess, Jr., Trevon Burgess, Azaria Bun- yan, Mikera Patton, Michael Patton, and Malachi Patton; aunt, Alfreda Mobley; and a host of grieving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family wishes to ex- press its deepest gratitude to those of you who found so many ways to show kindness, love and friendship during our hour of bereavement. We will always remember the care and concern that was shown by all. A special thanks to St. James A. M. E. Church, Pastor Michael Price, Sr., James D. Sykes, D. D., Rev. Spencer Pittman, Rev. James R. Murphy, Hospice, and Pro Med. May God bless and keep each of you.
MRS. RENEITA MICHELLE JOHNSON
There will be a viewing at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida on Saturday August 4, 2018 from 3 – 6 p. m. for Mrs. Reneita Michelle Johnson, who passed on July 21, 2018.
Mrs. Reneita Michelle John- son is survived by: her daugh- ters, Shalana Johnson, Ashley Talley and Arkia Scott; son, Arron Scott; grandchildren, Jay- den Haynes, Ja’Nyla McGriff, Samariah Ward, Mylei Florial, A’mauri Joseph, Aiden Leonel, Adrian Leonel, Ava Scott and Peyton Florial; sisters, Vera Walker and her children, Carla Polite and her children, Mary Alice Yates and her children; brother, Irvin Singletary and his children and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Reneita Michelle John- son was born on September 10, 1965 in Tampa, Florida. She at- tended the public schools of Hillsborough County. She was a Driver for a Transportation Company.
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CARD OF THANKS
EDWARD JOSEPH GADSON “Shorty The Roofer”
The Gadson family would like to thank each one of you that showed your love through your presence, sup- port, prayers, and various other loving ways.
We extend our heartfelt thank you during our time of bereavement in the passing of our loved one, Edward Joseph Gadson, who is affec- tionately known as “Shorty the Roofer, throughout the Tampa Bay Area.
Shortly will definitely be missed, but it is with the kind acts of each of you, which helps to make this difficult time a little bit easier to go through.
Sincerely with much love, The Gadson Family.
CARD OF THANKS
JOSEPH MATTHEW KING
The Keys family would like to extend our thanks to all who attended and participated in the honoring of Joseph Matthew King.
We appreciate all of your thoughtful words, kindness, flowers, and support during our time of grief. With heart- felt thanks. Blessings.
The family.
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