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Funerals
GUDES
SISTER DEBORAH PEARSON
Celebration of Life Service for Sister Deborah Pearson will be Saturday, November 20, 2021, 1 p. m., at Friendship M. B. Church, 4307 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607 .
The family of Sister Deborah Pearson find comfort in the words paraphrase by Paul in 2 Timothy: She has fought the good fight she has finished the race and kept the faith.
Sister Deborah Pearson was born in Tampa on July 30, 1951 to the late Dennit and Lillie Mae Archie. She was married to the late Vernon Jewel Pearson to whom she was married for 50 years. She was a native of Tampa, and was a faithful and dedicated member for over 20 years to the Association of Sur- gical Technologist and served two terms as president.
She was retired from the School District of Hillsborough County, where she spent many years as a surgical technology instructor and impacted many. She was a hard worker, mother, grandmother, great-grand- mother, sister, aunt, and a great mentor to many and touched the lives of everyone she met.
On Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 Deborah Pearson de- parted her earthly tabernacle to eternal rest with her heavenly father.
She was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Vernon Jewel Pearson; parents, Dennit and Lillie Mae Archie; sister, Patricia Franklin; brothers, Gerald Archie and Charlie Archie, Sr.; daughter, Cora Mae Allen and son, Robert Wood.
She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Frank Johnson, Jr. (wife, Ursula), Christopher Daniels and Vernon Pearson, Jr. (wife, Roslyn); brothers, Dennit Archie, Jr. and Joseph Archie (wife, Jacqueline); sis- ters, Mary Archie-Clark and Monia Mitchell; a host of grand- children, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
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HARMON
MRS. NANCY JEAN CARTER BROWN
Mrs. Nancy Jean Carter Brown transitioned to her eternal rest on November 2, 2021.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Tampa who attended Hillsbor- ough County public schools. She graduated in 1972 from H. B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Brown was gainfully em- ployed over forty years as a dieti- cian, beginning her career at Padgett Nursing Home, where she worked until their closing. After it closed, she continued her career at the Gandy Crossing Care Center up until her retirement.
She was an active member of Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church and Mount Olive Mission- ary Baptist Church for several years.
Mrs. Brown leaves precious and fond memories in the hearts of: her husband, Alvin Brown, Sr.; children: Alvin Brown, Jr., Nicholas Brown (Shambra), and Melissa Brown (Stuart); grand- children, Sean Spence, Cameron Brown, Tyrell Brown and Sa’Niya Brown; sisters, Carrie Frances Tyson and Ola Lott Mitchell; nephews, Johnnie Jackson, Jr., Carlos Clark, Frederick Clark, Ja- mone White, Jesse Tyson, Darrell Tyson, Domerell I. Lott, and Eu- gene Lott; nieces, Antoinette L. White (Jesse), Salena J. Larry, Sabrina J. Larry, Deanna N. Larry, Jabre Pierce, Theresa Webb, Angela Williams, Frances Tyson (Donna), Stephanie Tyson- Lockly (Ernest), Regina Nelson (Gerald), Yvonne R. Carter (Mark), Yvette Teal (Ron), Michelle Carter, a host of other relatives and friends.
On Friday, November 19th, 2021 from 5 p. m.-7 p. m. a view- ing will be held at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610.
A Graveside service will be held Saturday November 20th, 2021 at 11 a. m., officiated by Pas- tor Antonio Hawkins, pastor of Exciting Faith Alive Church. Fam- ily and friends will gather at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610 on Saturday.
A Harmon Burial
JACKSON
MR. JOHNNY CORNELIUS FULLER
Graveside Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Johnny Cor- nelius Fuller, who transitioned November 5, 2021, will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, 1 p. m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa Florida 33610. Rev. Richard Woodbury, Officiating. Inter- ment at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Johnny Cornelius Fuller was born December 1, 1941, in Henry County, Alabama, to the late Vera Mae and John Fuller. He entered his external rest on November 5, 2021, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City Florida.
Johnny learned at an earlier age that he needs to leave Ala- bama so he could make a way for himself. Johnny ended up set- tling in Tampa, FL where he met his late wife, Geraldine Fuller. He made a good life for himself and retired from the local Chem- ical Plant (The Mosaic) as a lead mechanic.
Johnny was preceded in death by: wife, Geraldine Fuller; parents, Vera and John Fuller; and sister, Hattie Fuller.
He leaves to cherish his memories: sisters, Martha Kelly and Addie Wilburn (Freddie); brothers, Bennie Rae Carter and Iverson Carter; a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He also leaves in mem- ory a devoted and caring friend, Mary Pearson and the Person Family.
Visitation Saturday, Novem- ber 20, 2021, at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, from 10a.m.to12noon.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at Rest Haven Ceme- tery at 12:45 p. m. for the Service.
Please Follow CDC Guide- lines. Masks are Required.
Funeral arrangements en- trusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. PATRICIA L. BROWN
Ms. Patricia L. Brown of Brandon, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Fu- neral services will be conducted Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with the Rev- erend Brett Snowden, officiating. (MASKS REQUIRED) Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Brown was a native of Thomasville, Alabama and a resi- dent of Tampa for over 45 years. She graduated from A. L. Martin High School in Thomasville and Booker T. Washington Business School in Birmingham, AL. After moving to Tampa over 45 years ago, she joined Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a member of the Trustees Ministry, Willing Workers, Usher Board #3, and the Floral and Beautifica- tion Ministry. She worked for many years in customer service and retired in 2016.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her brother, Thomas (Carrie) George; three sisters, Angela George, Jacquelyn (Michael) Moore, and Marilyn (Orin) Odom; three nephews, Cedric George, Justin George, and Cameron Moore; three nieces, Tiffani George, Aspen Odom, and Alexis Odom; one great nephew, Blake Martin; one great niece, Chloe George; a de- voted aunt and uncle, Augustine and Willie Nobles; extended fam- ily, aunt, Constance Nobles, aunt, Elizabeth Nobles, and Dorothy Burks and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 4-7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. (MASKS REQUIRED)
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MR. JAMES E. BURTS
On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, God peacefully called home this beautiful soul, Mr. James E. Burt, of Tampa, FL.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 11 a. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Reverend Aubrey Hodges, officiating, and Rev- erend Spencer Pittman, Eulo- gist. (MASK REQUIRED) Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
James E. Burt was born in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina on April 3, 1931. He was the sec- ond child of James Judd and Knoxie Burt. He attended grade school in Fuquay-Varina and re- located to Tampa in his early adulthood. While a resident of Tampa for 70 years, James worked for the City of Tampa as a pipe laborer for 27 years.
James E. Burt is remem- bered as a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He was loyal, had a car- ing heart and was loved by many. He enjoyed playing poker, checkers, fishing, going to the dog track, watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Western shows, eating good food and spending time with family and friends.
James was preceded in death by: his parents, James Judd and Knoxie Burt; brother, Melvin Judd; daughter, Lebor- ria Burt; sons, Bobby Burt, Randy Burt and Darryl Burt; and many beloved aunts, un- cles, and cousins.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his sisters, Elizabeth Murray (James Murray), Martha Moore (Charles Moore), and Rachel Turk (James Turk); brother, Joseph Alston, Jr. (Phyllis Alston); daughter, Sonya Philon (Anthony Philon); sons, James Burt, Rondall Burt (Lydia Burt), Nathan Burt, Lyn- don Hicks, Earl Wilson, and Cyprian Bynoe; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of very spe- cial relatives and dear friends in North Carolina and Tampa.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, 4-7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. (MASK RE- QUIRED)
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners
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