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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
MR. PRESTON LEE (A. K. A. ‘BULL’) BULGER
Homegoing services for Mr. Preston Lee Bulger, who passed away on December 28, 2017, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, a 11 a. m. at Life Springs Baptist Church, 910 East Fairbanks, Tampa, FL, Rev. Bobby Patton, Pastor, officiating, Rev. David Gunn, Pastor’s Assistant, Eulogist. Interment will be made in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Preston Lee Bulger, known to friends as “Bull,” was born on Oct. 7, 1944 in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Tom and Maggie Bulger. He attended school in the Henry County School System in Abbeville, AL, where he ac- cepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.
He served in the United States Marine Corp (USMC) with a tour in Vietnam. He held several jobs/occupations throughout his life with the last one as a truck driver at Honey Transport, Plymouth, Florida.
He was preceded in death by: three brothers, Willie C., Eddie and Folsom Bulger; and one sister, Betty Bulger Bell; two nieces, Connie Peterman Mills and Cheryl Bulger Hong; and one nephew, Quin Samp- son.
He leaves to mourn: his wife, Pauline Gunn-Bulger; four step-children, Larry Ford Gunn (Deborah), David L. Gunn (Joyce), Jennifer M. Maddox, Marvin Ferrell, Jr.; siblings, sisters, Mae Bulger, Elizabeth, NJ, Rebecca B. Murry and Ruth Lawrence, Abbeville, AL; brothers, Willie B. (India) Bulger, Baltimore, MD and Thomas (Maggie) Bul- ger, Roselle, NJ; uncle, Ed Davis, Abbeville, AL. He also leaves to cherish his memory, one special niece, Ebony Murry Lampkin (Decatur, AL); one special friend, Floyd Craddock (Abbeville, AL); and a host of grandchildren, fam- ily and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Preston Lee Bulger will be held this Friday evening from 5 p. m. until 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 p. m. until 7 p. m.
The family processional will assemble at 10:45 a. m. at the church.
A Harmon Burial
MR. GREGORY LOYD RHANEY
A viewing for Mr. Gregory Loyd Rhaney, a.k.a. “Handy Man,” who passed away on De- cember 23, 2017, will be held this Saturday morning, January 6, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL, 33610.
Mr. Gregory Loyd Rhaney was well known to his peers. He was a helping hand to many in the community. Mr. Gregory Rhaney was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He leaves to cherish his memory many devoted brothers and sisters; loved ones and friends. He will be missed.
A Harmon Burial
JACKSON
MS. NORVICK ‘GRANNY’ GAIL SESLER
Homegoing Celebration for the late Ms. Norvick Gail Sesler, who received her Heavenly call on December 23, 2017, will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018, 1 p. m. at New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Tampa Florida 33610, Rev. Ronnie Murray, Pas- tor; Rev. James Anderson, offici- ating. Interment in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Norvick Gail Sesler, affection- ately known as “Granny,” was called home Saturday, December 23, 2017 to be with our father. She was born to Luvern and Lloyd Sesler of Tampa, Florida where she graduated from Middleton High School. She continued on her career and became an X-Ray Technician at St. Joseph Hospital, retiring after 31 years.
Norvick was preceded in death by: her parents, Luvern and Lloyd Sesler; her brother, Calvin L. Sesler; and her sister, Sylvia Rainey.
Norvick leaves to Cherish her loving memories with: 2 sons, Lemuel James and Charlie James; 4 daughters, Alecia Guzman, Faith Wiggins, Miracle Wiggins and Miriam Blakely Casnave; grandchildren, Michael Reed, De- meatris James, Tavares Reed, Terrance Duhart, Candis James, Eric Simpson, Deric Simpson, An- thony Duhart, Gerrod Simpson, Elexsia Reed, Mia Reed, Ko- rniesha Clayton, Micheal Reed, Jr., Amrani Bonner, Makya Reed and Makayla Reed; 2 sisters, Yvonne Anderson and Berverly Todd (Edward); 1 brother, Lloyd Sesler and (deceased wife Car- olyn); 1 uncle, James Putnam; and host of loving great grands, great- great grands, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitations will be from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m., Friday, January5, 2018, at New Greater Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Tampa, Florida 33610.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Church, Satur- day, January 6, at 12:45 p. m.
Funeral arrangements en- trusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
OLDHAM
MR. THERON PETER JAMES, SR.
In-Flight Services for Mr. Theron Peter James, Sr. will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, at1p.M.attheNewMt.ZionMis- sionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, 33605.
The Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2018 from 5 p. m.- 7 p. m. at the Church.
Theron Peter James, Sr. was born in Tampa, Florida to the late Peter and Elizabeth James. He was one of four children of that union. He was educated in the school system of Hillsborough County, graduating in the class of 1972 from Tampa Bay Tech High School. Theron served in the United States Army and he was retired from Hillsborough County Public School District from 34 years of service.
He was united in Holy Matri- mony to the love of his life for 22 years Annette Daniels-James and to that union three children were blessed.
He was currently employed with the City of Temple Terrace at the Lightfoot Recreation Cen- ter. He was introduced to the Lord at an early age at Mount
Tabor M. B. Church. He was a current active member, until his health started failing, at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, where the Pastor is Rev. Larry Roundtree, II.
Theron is preceded in death by: his parents, Peter and Eliza- beth James; and two brothers, Francis and Ronald A. James, Sr.
He received his boarding pass on January 1, 2018 at 7:25 a. m. in the presence of his loving wife and children.
He leaves loving memories to be cherished by: his devoted wife, Annette Daniels-James; three children, Donald, Sierra and Theron, Jr.; grandchildren, Trinity, Zyion, Di’Jon, Undrea, Saviana, and Aaliyah; special daughter, Alvleesha Barnes; one sister, Belinda James; father and mother-in-law, James and Eartha Daniels, Sr.; sisters-in- law, Sadarria James, Brenda, Gwen (William), Gloria (Den- nis), Elder Debra (Bishop James), and Areatha (Dan, II); brothers-in-law, James, Jr. (Linda), Robert (Edwina), Elder James (Kolanda), and Carey (Peggy); special nephew, Ter- rence James (Daniella); an abun- dance of nieces and nephews, host of cousins grand nephews and nieces; special families, Barnes, Gipsons, Williams, Dukes, and Diggs.
Professional acknowledg- ments to the LifePath Hospice, James A. Haley Hospital 5th Floor South, Minister Dennie of Mt. Tabor M. B. Church, Hills- borough County Public School District Youth Services, Temple Terrace Lightfoot Center; and a spiritual recognition to, The New Mount Zion Church Family, Pas- tor Larry Roundtree.
Funeral Services are en- trusted to HW Oldham Funeral Home, Lakeland. oldhamfuner- alhome@yahoo.com.
THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY
BASIL LEO RILEY
Today’s the Anniversary of the day I lost you and for a time it felt as though my life had ended, too.
But loss has taught me many things and now I face each day with hope and full of happy memories to help me on my way.
Though I am full of sadness that you are no longer here, your influence still guides me and I still feel you near.
What we shared will never die. It lives within my heart, bring- ing strength and comfort while we are apart.
Love and miss you, your wife, Barbara Riley.
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