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Memoriams
MISSING YOU
ADELINE VERNELL BAKER 6-27-1963 – 6-7-2013
Local
IN MEMORIAM
ATTORNEY FRANCISCO A. RODRIGUEZ
We were blessed to have you in our lives. Today is 30 years that the Lord decided you must come home with Him. We love you.
The entire Rodriguez family.
Honey, it’s been five years today, 6/7/2013, since the Lord called you home to stay. We know you’re in heaven, but we can’t hold back the tears. We are glad the Lord gave us the love, caring and almost 50 years.
We miss and love you so very much, and our hugs and kisses and special touch.
Love always and forever, children, mom, sisters, broth- ers, cousins and all the family.
IN MEMORIAM
BERTHA L. WILSON December 8, 1921 - June 5, 2017
In loving memory of a gracious child of God. You are forever with us in spirit and we are eternally grateful for the precious memorable gifts that you bestowed upon us.
You are loved and remembered every day and deep in our hearts you will always stay. Your legacy lives on through the education of others.
Thank you, my Guardian Angel.
Love, the family.
Widow Of Fireman To Honor Him With Scholarships
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Saturday, June 16th, a Memorial Service will be held for the late Alan Dale Anderson, a Tampa fire- man who passed away re- cently. And although she is in mourning, his widow is thinking about doing some- thing that will help others.
Mrs. Claire Anderson
said, “In lieu of flowers, I would like to start a scholar- ship fund in my husband’s name. He loved being a fire- man and he loved helping others. Becoming a fireman is expensive and I would like to help at least 5 people,” she said.
She further said a portion of the proceeds will provide scholarships to young, dedi- cated and deserving mem- bers of our community seeking a career in fire serv- ice.
Anderson quietly lost his battle with cancer on May 19, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. He was 54-years-old.
A native of Madison County, FL and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Early (Laura) Anderson, Alan graduated from Madison High School. He continued his education at Waldorf Col- lege, where he earned his de- gree in Fire Science.
CLAIRE ANDERSON AND ALAN ANDERSON
In 1985, he joined the Hillsborough County Fire Department. He retired in 2016, after becoming ill. He served for 32 years and re- tired as a Battalion Chief. His brother, Steve Anderson was a Captain with the Tampa Fire Department at the time.
Mrs. Anderson said her husband had initially gone on a medical leave, but re- tired and moved to Atlanta to be close to the center he was getting treatment for prostate cancer. He recov- ered from that battle. How- ever, when he went to the doctor a year later, the pan- creatic cancer was discov-
ered.
The couple married on
7/7/2007, Mrs. Anderson said her husband decided on that day. He was the father of a blended family of six.
Mrs. Anderson said her husband worked with the Firemen’s Explorer organi- zation and he even encour- aged his stepdaughter, Ms. Juanita Benjamin to be- come a member of the Hills- borough County Fire Department. She has been employed for a year.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of An- derson can visit www.ChiefAndersonMemo- rialFund.org.
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