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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
RAY WILLIAMS an active and faithful church member.
WILSON
MR. KAMERON T. ARMSTRONG
Funeral service for Mr. Kameron T. Armstrong, who passed away on November 16, 2018, will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 1924 E. Comanche Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Zachary Hudson, officiat- ing.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Walter Dixon and Edddie Foster; aunt, Ida Rogers and uncle, Lionell Dixon.
Mr. Armstrong is survived by: parents, Woodrow Arm- strong and Rhonda McCarthy; brothers, Henry McCarthy (Andrea), Chase McCarthy, Tori Armstrong (Crystal), Jabari Armstrong and Woodrow Armstrong; sisters, Rasheedah Armstrong and Valarie Christie (Dave); girl- friend, Jeanetta McCormick; grandparents, Katie Oliver and Linnie Pearl Clark (John); aunts, Iris Rogers, Charlotte Dixon, Terry Hinson, Sharon, Margie Angie, Marlena, Jackie, Tina and Tavosha; uncles, An- thony Dixon, Lewis Clark and John Clark; nieces, Ashley, Amari, Mirecal; nephews, Rus- sell, Tor, Demond, Ashtyn, Mil- icni and Jermiah; a host of cousins included devoted cousins, Tyler McHayle and Malik Byrd; special friends, Derose, Rod and other rela- tives and friends.
Mr. Kameron T. Armstrong was born on July 13, 1998 in Tampa, Florida to the parent- age of Woodrow Armstrong and Rhonda McCarthy. He was a graduate of Armwood High School, Class of 2017.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 23, 2018, from5–8p.m.atWilsonFu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. MARY E. FORTSON
A Life of Celebration for Ms. Mary E. Fortson, who passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Homego- ing services will be held on Saturday, November 24, at 12 Noon at Center for Manifesta- tion, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, with Pastor Jacqueline B. Zei- gler, officiating and Bishop Robert Fortson, eulogist. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Ms. Mary E. Fortson was a native of Egypt, MS and a res- ident of Tampa for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Shivers High School, Ab- erdeen, MS, Class of 1968, and went on to further her ed- ucation at Mary Holmes Col- lege in West Point, MS. She began working at Tampa Gen- eral Hospital in 1976 where she was currently still em- ployed. She held the record as one the longest employed em- ployees dedicating 42 years of service. She also was a dedi- cated volunteer at the Yellow Jackets Little League for over 35 years.
Ms. Mary Fortson began her Christian journey as a member of New Hebron Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Egypt, MS. She was later bap- tized in the name of Jesus at Calvary Apostolic Faith Church in Tampa. She went on to fulfill her passport to heaven by being filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues at Greater Faith Outreach Cen- ter, where she was currently
Upon her passing, Mary was preceded in death by: her parents, Henry and Willie Lou Fortson; siblings, Evelyn Robertson, Winfred Mont- gomery, David and Michael Fortson; and nephew, Jaudon Montgomery.
She leaves to follow in her Christian footsteps: a daugh- ter, Alysia Fortson; a son, An- thony (Janell) Lester; she was a loving grandmother to, James West, III, Anaiya Fort- son, De’Anthony Lester, Ashanti Lester, D’Andre Woods and Kenya Lester, and a great-granddaughter, Ja’Niya West, all of Tampa, FL; a loving sister, Laverne (Amos) Sterling of Jackson, MS; broth- ers, Henry (Teresa) Fortson, Greenfield, MA, Lonnie (Jeanette) Fortson, John (Jackie) Fortson, Robert (Chiquita) Fortson, all of Jack- son, MS; brother-in-law, Willie Charles Montgomery; a special niece, Trendella Carpenter; special nephews, Travis and Willie Montgomery, Jr.; adopted granddaughters, Tr- elecia and Tierra Carpenter, all of Tampa; nephews and nieces, Gregory, Lyndon, Kemuel, Pat- rina, Travis, Willie C., Lonnie, Jr., Cassandra, Gwen, La- tonda, Andre, Kevin, Joy, Janaye, Robert, Jr., Brian, Matthew, Michael Jr., Delance and Ricco; special friends, the Zeigler family, Yellow Jackets family, Eleanor Dixon, Mary Francis Montgomery, Jeraline Burt, Nellie West, Elvene Howard, TGH family, the Porter family, Shelia Tiller, Greater Faith Outreach Center family, Yvonne Gunn, Felecia Williams, Grace Porter and family, and Brenda Stapleton; and a host of great nephews/nieces, other rela- tives and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, from 6 - 8 p. m. at Greater Faith Out- reach Center, located at 7401 N. Dixon Ave., Tampa, FL 33604.
Friends are invited to share in her memory at the wake.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. LESSIE M. PITTMAN
Funeral service for Ms. Lessie M. Pittman, who passed on November 17, 2018, will be held on Saturda, November 24, 2018 at 2 p. m. at First Baptist Church of Seffner, 6720 County Road 579, Seffner, Florida, with Rev. Nathaniel Love, Offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Garden Of Memories Ceme- tery.
She was preceded in death by: her father and mother, Ray- mond Wynn, Sr. and Emma Lou Daniels Wynn; brothers, Raymond Wynn, Jr., Henry Wynn, William Wynn and Ozell Harrison; sisters, Geneveve Pittman, Leola Blane and Cora Lee Pittman.
Ms. Pittman is survived by: her children, Irene Matthews, Doris Cummings, Virginia Stern-Martin, Edward Lee Pittman, Jr., Lisa Pittman; grandchildren, Niccole Rogers, Adrian Bryant, Morgan Matthews, Kimberly Larry, Ashley Cummings, Brian Cum- mings, Stacey Spencer, Marcus Pittman, Jeremy Kee, Jonathan Kee and LaShelle Pittman; great- grandchildren, Jarod Hicks, Elijaa Hylton, Amiraa Hylton, Lauryn Anderson, Levi Anderson, Briella Manry, Mar- cus Pittman, Jr., Gia Pittman and Shawn Wiedner; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Ms. Lessie M. Pittman was born on January 10, 1940 in Springfield, Florida to the parentage of \Raymond Wynn, Sr. and Emma Lou Daniels Wynn.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Seffner for over 40 years and was a mem- ber of the Choir and Chairper- son for the Usher Board.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 23, 2018, from5to8p.m.withthefam- ily present to receive friends from5–6p.m.atWilsonFu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Satur- day at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. HENRY ‘BEAR’ PHILON
Graveside funeral service for Mr. Henry “Bear” Philon, who transitioned this life un- expectedly at his home on No- vember 15, 2018, will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11 a .m. at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida, with a local Pastor officiating.
Mr. Henry Philon was born on February 8, 1959 in Tampa to the parentage of Henry Philon and Ethel Hill. Henry graduated from Chamberlain High School.
Henry became a welder for Fisher’s Hydraulics where he soon gained the nickname of “Bear.” He worked for 30 years for Mr. Nelson to become his best friend and an excellent worker.
He was married to his beloved sweetheart Sharon Philon. Henry believed in try- ing to help others before help- ing himself. Giving was just one of his gifts that was given to him by God. His smile and love for his family will be truly missed. He was a devoted hus- band, father, brother and friend to all who knew him.
Henry was preceded in death by: his wife, Sharon Philon; father, Henry L. Philon; brother, Nathaniel Philon and father-in-law, Gaines Hills.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries of him with: children, Henry L. Philon, Jr., James (Aillen) Philon, Michael (Eve- lyn) Philon and Shawniqua Philon; grandchildren, Lashundra D. Philon, Devaun- tary A. Philon, Pyer P. M., Jor- dan A. Velez, James L. Philon, Jr., Jalihja L. Philon, Jasileen L. Philon, Jeramy ha L. Philon, Success M. Philon, Celebrity S. Philon, Achieva O. Philon, En- trepreneur M. Philon, Shamari A. Martin, Ashten L. Martin, Shaleiyha A. Philon; mother, Ethel Hill; brother, Christo- pher Philon; sisters, Annie Allen, Sherry Watkins, Cynthia Harmon and Ethia Philon; a host of cousins, other family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home from 7 – 8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the graveside at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
FANNIE M. ROBINSON
The family of Fannie M. Robinson acknowledges all acts of kindness shown dur- ing our time of bereavement, cards, food, prayer, and vis- its.
A special thanks to Rev. Dr. H. L. Daniels, New Friendship M. B. Church fam- ily, Pastor Linda Hawkins, Covenant Ministry, Inc., Prayer Warriors, of Miami, FL, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, St. John Progressive M. B. Church, and family, Missionary Queen Miller, Aikens Funeral Home, and staff, on behalf of the Robin- son Family.
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