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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
WILSON
MRS. MARY ANN BRICKHOUSE
Funeral Service in loving memory of Mrs. Mary Ann Brickhouse, who passed away on August 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 2 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor An- tonio Hawkins, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Oliver Black, Sr.
Mrs. Brickhouse leaves to cherish memories of her with: husband, Eddie Brickhouse; 5 children, Earleatha Black, Sheena Black, Denise Walker (Robert Walker), Rickey Freder- ick, Rashard Frederick; 6 grand- children, Dominik, DaQuan, Durrell, Enyce, Kaylee, Delilah; mother, Emma Black; 3 broth- ers, Elisaha, Oliver, James; 5 sisters, Emma, Margaret, Mae, Versie and Vanessa; a host of nieces, nephews and other rela- tives and friends.
Mrs. Mary Ann Brickhouse was born November 1, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia, to the parent- age of Oliver Black, Sr. and Emma Black. She was a resident of Tampa, Florida for most of her life. Mrs. Brickhouse re- ceived her AA Degree in Busi- ness Management. She was a member of Exciting Faith Alive Church under the leadership of Pastor Antonio Hawkins.
There will be a viewing on Friday, September 7, 2108, from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEW- ING AT THE SERVICE ON SAT- URDAY.
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MR. DERRICK T. EMANUEL
Funeral Service for Mr. Der- rick T. Emanuel, who passed away on August 29, 2018, will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Elder Tim- othy J. Kemp, officiating.
He was preceded in death by: his loving wife, Patricia Fran- cois-Emanuel, who he always re- ferred to as his soulmate.
Mr. Emanuel leaves to cher- ish memories of him with: de- voted mother, Essie Emanuel; son, Tyree (Courtney) Emanuel; brothers, James Emanuel and Bobby (Ann) Wright; sisters, Barbara Simmons, Sonja Emanuel and LaTasha (Keith) Henderson; grandchildren, Leanna Sherrard and Alayia Emanuel; nieces and nephews, Alyssa Singleton, Brandon (Chelsea) Simmons, Markell Hall, Essica Lovett, Dedrick Henderson, Dominic McPher- son and Taylor Henderson; great-nieces and nephews, Caleb Roddey, Mekhi Tucker, Brylee Simmons and Brandon Sim- mons, Jr.; aunts and uncles, Ever Lee Walker, Malachi (Alice) Bell, Roosevelt (Darlene) Bell, Earl Bell and Laura Hurtado; a host of other relatives and friends, including Larry Smith and Carr Brazelton.
Derrick T. Emanuel was born on September 18, 1964. He was the second of six children born to Essie Emanuel. He attended Tampa Bay Tech and ultimately graduated early from Blake Adult School in January 1982 so that he could enlist in the Ma- rine Corp, where he served for several years. He specialized in many fields throughout the years – including DJ’ing, tinting windows, installing stereos, car maintenance, and basically any home or auto repair that was needed. He ultimately went back to school and became certi- fied as a Laboratory Technician and then proceeded even further to become a Medical Technolo-
gistH. e loved music which was true meditation to him and he loved to travel. He was dedi- cated to his family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He always had a word of advice (whether you asked or not), he was quick wit- ted, always had a joke, and he would not hesitate to say what was on his mind. He will be truly missed.
There will be a viewing on Friday September 7, 2018, from 5–8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the funeral home on Sat- urday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE MAKE A DONATION IN MEMORY OF MR. EMANUEL TO A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE.
SISTER LORETTA (RETTA) JOHNSON HUNT
A Celebration of Life Serv- ice for Sister Loretta (Retta) Johnson-Hunt will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 1 p. m. at New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Ronnie Murray, officiating. In- terment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Henry H. Hunt Jr.; parents, Lawson and Sarah Johnson, Sr.; brothers, Eddie, Leroy and Willie (Buddy); sisters, Bernice, Mar- garet and Bessie.
Sister Hunt leaves to mourn her passing and to cele- brate her life with: her chil- dren, Brenda Hunt Perry (Bryan) of Valrico Florida, Deacon Henry Hunt, 3rd (Sce- via) of Dumfries, Virginia and Sgt. Maj. Eric Hunt, Sr. (Sherene) of El Paso, Texas; like a son, Charles (Kimberly) McDonald; a host of grandchil- dren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawson Johnson, Jr., Brandon FL; and a host of nieces including, Connie Hunt, Marva Mason and Carolyn Tay- lor, Tampa, FL; a host of nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends and neighbors.
Sister Loretta Johnson Hunt, was born in Tampa, Florida, on June 23, 1937, leav- ing this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her husband, Rev. Henry H. Hunt Jr. on Monday August 27, 2018.
She was educated in Tampa, Florida, graduating from Middleton High School. She attended and graduated from cosmetology school, working with the staff of Bunt’s Hair Salon; May Doris, Rose and Louise. She also worked as a hair stylist and at- tendant with Wilson Funeral Home during the time of Clarence and SJ Wilson. She was the pianist for many of the Tampa local churches and most of all a devoted wife and mother. Her most enjoyable position was the First Lady of Unity M. B. Church from 1976 to 2013, where she natured many souls.
There will be a viewing on Friday September 7, 2018, from 6–8 p. m. at New Greater
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
IN HONOR OF SISTER HUNT, LADIES MAY WEAR THEIR CHURCH HAT.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 12:45 p. m.
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PASTOR DIONNE ROSE KERR
The Kerr family sadly an- nounces the passing of our beloved Pastor, Pastor Dionne Rose Kerr. A Service of Celebra- tion will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 11 a. m. at New Life Tabernacle UPC, 6912 Williams Road, Seffner, Florida 33584, Bishop Daniel M. Davy, Senior Pastor, officiating, with Pastor Rashidi F. Collins, Mod- erator. A burial service will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica at a later date.
Pastor Kerr is survived by: her parents, Denniston and Clarissa Kerr; siblings, Karen, Kristoph, Rose, Denise, Ann and other relatives and friends.
Pastor Dionne Rose Kerr was born in St. Ann, Jamaica to the parentage of Denniston and Clarissa Kerr on November 15, 1969. She was a devoted mem- ber of New Life Tabernacle, UPC, and was one of the Pastors at her church. Ms. Kerr went home to be with her Savior on September 3, 2018.
There will be a viewing on Saturday at New Life Tabernacle, UPCfrom10a.m.–11a.m.
In lieu of flowers please do- nate to a new scholarship fund in Dionne’s name, Tampa Apostolic Bible Institute. Donations can be made at www.yournlt.com or by downloading the APP-ATY- OURNLT. With either method please specify donation for the Dionne Kerr Scholarship Fund.
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DEACONESS CLARETHA JESS BURR
A Service of Remembrance for Deaconess Claretha Jess Burr, who passed away on Au- gust 21, 2018, will be held on Sat- urday, September 8, 2018, at 1 p. m. at Miracle Temple Institu- tional Church Of God In Christ, Inc., 2001 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33607, Superin- tendent Clethen U. Sutton, Pas- tor, officiating, with Pastor Frank Watson of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, eulogist.
Deaconess Burr was pre- ceded in death by: her parents, Lou Gay Jess and Clara McCarty Jess; daughter, Ella Mae Burr Ghoston; grandchildren, Martice Allen, Jasmine Burr, Rashard Burr and Fredrick Polite, Jr.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with: husband, Dea- con Roosevelt Burr, Sr.; children, Mary Burr, Brenda Reed and husband, Donald, Roosevelt Burr, Jr., Cynthia Shoats and husband, Willie, Debie Lafavor and husband, Lucious, Deacon Tracy Burr, Sr. and Missionary Sharmaine Burr and John Burr; 26 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; godchildren, De- siree Tisdale, Latasha Hicks and other relatives and friends.
Deaconess Claretha Jess Burr was born on August 10, 1940 in Camilla, Georgia (Mitchell County) to the late Lou Gay Jess and Clara McCarty Jess.
She was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed singing and was a mem- ber of the #2 Choir and a member of the Friendly Gospel Group.
Deaconess Burr also served on the Hospitality Board and was very active in the community. She was well known for her homemade sweet potato pies and homemade biscuits. She also en- joyed being a homemaker and caring for the neighborhood kids. Deaconess Burr was a lov- ing mother, devoted wife and en- joyed raising 8 children of her own.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEW- ING. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at approximately 12:45 p. m. for the
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THANK YOU
DEACON JOHN L. ANDERSON
The family of Deacon John L. Anderson would like to ex- press our appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during his illness and homegoing.
Special thanks to Elder Cor- nelious Moore, Elder Bruce Strange, Elder Robert Benn, Hope of Shiloh Community Church, First Baptist Church of Progress Village, Prayer War- riors of First Baptist Church of Progress Village, Rev. Alfred Shepard, Minister Joseph Jones and Sister Henrietta Sanders.
Special thanks also to LifePath Hospice (Indigo Team), Mrs. Tonja Payne and Wilson Funeral Home Staff.
The gestures of love will al- ways be remembered.
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