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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam
HARMON
MR. MACK CHARLES ALLEN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Mack Charles Allen, who passed away February 11, 2020, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 2 P. M. at A New Spiritual Temple, 3009 E. Cayuga St., Tampa, FL, 33610 with Bishop Gary Williams, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mack was born Sept. 7, 1954, in Colquitt, GA (Miller County). After graduating from high school, Mr. Allen moved to Tampa, where he worked and lived. Mack will be re- membered for his passionate smile and kind heart and the love of sports, especially the LA Raiders!
Mack, was employed as a City Bus operator by HARTline and The City of Tampa for many years.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: mother, Mrs. Lossie M. Allen (Tampa); 1 sister, Donicceia Allen (Tampa); 1 brother, Eric Saf- fold (Tampa); 1 daughter, Tracy Gates (Samuel), Warner Robins, GA; 2 sons, Antwan Allen (Yolanda) Tampa; Mack Allen (Monique), Pembroke Pines, FL; 7 grands and 8 great-grands, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and sorrowing friends.
Family and friends will assem- ble for the funeral processional at the church on Saturday, at 1:45 P. M.
A Harmon Burial
INTEGRITY
MR. IVAN LA’SHAWN JOHNSON, II
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ivan La’Shawn Johnson, II, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 12 noon at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, Elder Dr. Benjamin Curry, Pastor, with Bishop D. A. Eliam, pastor of Shekinah Harvest Breakthrough Church, eulogist.
Ivan La’Shawn Johnson, II, was born May 15, 2002 in Kalama- zoo, MI. Ivan attended the public schools of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Ivan’s dream was to at- tend the University of Miami to major in anesthesiology and play football. He departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on February 7, 2020, due to an un- foreseen accident.
Ivan played the organ and key- board for 15 years in his church Shekinah Harvest Breakthrough Church, for which he was a mem- ber. He also played the keyboard and organ for J. G. T. O. Interna- tional Ministry 6 years. He also en- joyed basketball, football, weightlifting, dancing and making everyone smile.
Remembering the endearing words of Ivan’s heart... “I’m A Mil- lion Dolla Baby. BAYBE!!!!” “Bet! Mommy I got you! We’re gonna be alright.”
Ivan La’Shawn Johnson, II was a lover and protector all who came in contact with him.
Ivan La’Shawn Johnson, II was preceded in death by: his great- grandparents, Millard McKinnie, Mary Ann Wafford, Lee Sterling and Mamie Harry; his uncles, Davittin Hoskins and Gregorey Hoskins; his great aunt, Etta M. White and aunt, Arkesha Johnson.
He leaves to cherish his fondest memories: his loving mother, Camisha Denny and husband, Solomon; his father, Ivan Johnson, Sr. and wife, Lindsey; his siblings, Kurejuana Johnson, Sheffon Johnson, Ivyauna Johnson, Ja- maya Johnson, Ionna Johnson, Jayden Johnson, Xavier Johnson, El’ay Johnson, Melia Johnson, Makai Johnson, Alvetrious Artis, Zipporah Denny and Carter Denny; grandparents, Norine Wafford and Dwight White, Sr., Terri Hoskins and George Reed; aunts and un- cles, Sheiretta, Dwight, II, Malachi, Talanya, Orlandre, Dayttwan, Brian, Darren, Jasmine, and Vanessa; his grand-aunts and un- cles, Daisy, Geraldine, Jerome, Ian, Christopher, Jacqueline, Patricia, Gwendolyn, Dannetta, Sheila, Michael, Carolyne and Loretta; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Visitation hours are 6-8 p. m. at Integrity Funeral Services on Friday, February 21, 2020.
Friends and family are asked to assemble at the church on Satur- day at 11:45 a. m.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MRS. VERNETTE JACKSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Vernette Jackson, who passed away February 9, 2020, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10 A. M. at Brown Memorial COGIC, 2313 E. 27th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605, Bishop Matthew Williams, Pastor. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Mrs. Veernette (Thompson) Jack- son was born October 26, 1960 and raised in Tampa, FL where she at- tended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County.
She was preceded in death by: her father and mother and 3 sisters: Sylvia, Veola and Callie; 6 brothers: William Roosevelt, Carlton (Lucky) Thompson, Jessie, Sr., Isaac Floyzell, Jr., Jimmie Lee and Isaac Kelly.
Vernie, as she was affectionately called, was loved by many. She was very loving and caring. Vernie was known for being very supportive by family, friends and even strangers. Everyone who came in contact with her knew she would give you her last and she would do her best to attend any events that were going on, and if she didn’t have a way, she would al- ways say, ‘come get me;’ “Auntie” will be there.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: husband, Craig D. Jackson; 2 brothers, Isiah Thompson (Brenda) and Ben Thompson (Lillian); 4 sisters, Peggy Shaw, Hexe Cochran (Charles), Ethel Obute (Denshield), Wandie Billups (Lewis); a devoted uncle, Carl- ton and aunt, Ethel; and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Visitation is Friday, 5 to 7 P. M. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610.
We will assemble the procession at the church at 9:45 A. M.
A Harmon Burial
MRS. HELEN JEAN MADISON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Helen Jean Madison, who passed away February 13, 2020, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 1 P. M. at Heaven Destiny Church, 4104 E. Ellicott St., Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Tom Jones, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Helen Jean Madison was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on February 21, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Ola Mae Bobb Smart and Leonard Smart. February 13, 2020, God called his Angel, Mrs. Madison home. She received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Dry Springs African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cli- max, Georgia. Mrs. Madison received her education in the public schools in Bainbridge, Georgia. Helen Madison was a retired CNA (nurse), and Club Owner and loved to dress from head to toe.
She was preceded in death by: her loving brothers, Leonard Smart, Jr., Arthur Lee Boren, Sr., Earl Smart, Andrew Smart and Robert Smart.
She leaves to cherish her memo- ries: a loving and devoted niece, An- gela Smart; two brothers, Melvin Smart (Jenny) and Sylvester Smart; two sisters, Laverne Carr (Lee) and Linda Smart; nephew, Kerry Joe Smart; close and loving friends, Lois Buie, Katina Grace and Patricia Bow- ick; a host of godchildren, Mercedes and Shan; nephews, nieces and fam- ily and friends: Mary.
Visitation from 5 to 7 P. M. at Heaven Destiny Church, Friday, Feb- ruary 21, 2020.
We will assemble the procession 12:45 p. m. at the church on Saturday.
A Harmon Burial
MR. PRINCE JESSE STONE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Prince Jesse Stone, who passed away February 14, 2020, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 1 P. M., at Springhill M. B. Church, 8119 MLK Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619, with the Pastor, Rev. Eu- gene Garnett, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Prince Jesse Stone was born in Ridgeway, SC. He moved to Florida in 1953. He was a member of Springhill M. B. Church. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter and cook.. His love for cooking brought some dishes to the family table that will live on forever.
He was preceded in death by: his parents: Solomon and Ella Stone; brothers, William, Cain, Sammy, Barclay, JB, McKinley and Joseph Stone; sisters, Leila Grip- per, Jaine Benson, Estelle Bell, Rosa Harris, Priscilla Loins, and Ruth Stone; children, Yvonne Davis, Earl Oates, Regina Artis and Steve Stone; grandchildren, Re- nard Brown, nephews, English Harris and Bill Harris.
He is survived by: his wife, Mrs. Eloyce Stone; and children, Bernard Oates, Nadine Walker, Winnifred (Henry) Lumpkin, Sheila (Michael) Burgess, Beverly (Hiram) Ortiz and Valdez Stone; his grandchildren, Jeffery, Quandelina (Reginald), Rhodda (Marlon), Nathaniel, Valarie, Earlisha, Janae, Fantasia, Tasha, Ferman, Tierrica, Tavon, Bernadette, Berneshia, Michael, Michelle, Shauntae, Ger- rad, Mariah, Charles, Marlon, Antwan, Arvel, Aaron, Antoine, Rick, Jarvis, Darius, Ivy, Ikia, Au- gustus, Lantanya, Hiram, Jr., Andre, Marcos, Steven, Nathaniel, Kimberly, Jacqueline, Tiffany, Jer- maine, and Daanielle; over 153 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Matthews; nieces and nephews, Charlotte Coffie, Terrentena San- cho, Dale Savage (Monica), Fredrick Brown, Blake Harris (Erme) Otis Harris (Carrie Bell), Joann Harris, Barbara Harris, Mat- tie Harris, Beatrice Powell; and a host of other family and friends and his Sulphur Springs Family.
Visitation from 5 p. m. -7 p. m. on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610.
A Harmon Burial
CARD OF THANKS
HAZEL GRANT GOODEN
The family of Hazel Gooden would like to extend our deepest appreciation for all acts of kind- ness shown during the passing of our beloved mother.
No prayer, thought or word spoken has gone unnoticed. May God bless each of you.
The family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ROSE MARIE SMITH (SPIRES) 2/22/1941 – 5/26/2003
It’s been 16 years since God called you home. You left us such precious memories that will always fill our hearts.
We will never forget you and will always love you.
Selena, Patricia, Bridgette, Katura, Cecelia, Johnny, James, Eric, Russell and Clyde.
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