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Funerals/Memoriam
INTEGRITY
MS. TARA NICOLE BEAMON
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Tara Nicole Beamon will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 2 p. m. at Integrity Fu- neral Services, 3822 E. 7th Av- enue, Tampa, Florida 33605, with Rev. Charlie D. Sampson, officiat- ing.
Tara Nicole Beamon was born June 28, 1979, in Tampa, FL. She was educated in Hillsborough County Schools, she also worked for Hillsborough County School Board.
Tara was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Francena Beamon Dallas and her mother, Doreen Beamon.
She leaves to celebrate her life: five children, Keaundra Ran- dolph, Jamarcus Randolph, Des- tiny Beamon, Tinara Canady and Jazmyn Beamon; seven grand- children, Ka’Niya, Kendal, Dwight, Dy’Nisty, Romello, Ma’Siah and Patience; two sis- ters: Katina Beamon and Chelsea Beamon; great uncle, Willie Larkins; great aunt, Annie Larkins; three aunts, Antionette Varnes, Arabell Ricks and Natasha Blocker; one uncle, Willie Beamon; a niece, Aaliyah Perry; nephew, Antonio Perry; a host of first and second cousins; notable cousins, Christopher Blocker, Tayrlor Hunter and Gina Black; best friend, Delores Keen.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, February 4, 2022, 6-8 p. m., at Integrity. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 1:45 p. m. on Saturday at the Funeral Home.
MASK ARE REQUIRED. A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MITCHEL
SERGEANT WALTER L. ROBINSON
Homegoing Celebration for Sergeant Walter L. Robinson, who passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, 2 p. m., at Mitchel Funeral Home, 301 Fairville Road, Orlando, Florida 32808. Pastor Cynthia D. Jack- son, officiating. The committal will be made at the chapel.
Walter L. Robinson was born October 16, 1946, the third child of George and Jessie Hartsfield Robinson, of Tampa, Florida, graduated from Dobyville Ele- mentary School and Howard W. Blake High School, Class of 1963.
He then went on to Gibbs Junior College. He then received a photography scholarship to Florida A & M University and graduated with a major in Physi- cal Education, with a minor in Bi- ology. Walter did some graduate work at Tuskegee University be- fore enlisting in the United States Army, where he retired.
During his tour of duty, he in- vented what is now known as Water Shoes. Because of the uniqueness of his invention, he was invited to the New York Boat Show, one of the largest boat shows in the country during that time, and several other popular TV experiences to exhibit his shoes. Walter tested the function of his shoes on the Hudson River, New York, the Hillsborough River, Tampa, Florida, Tampa
Bay, The Panama Canal, Panama, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, The Ryan River, Paris, France, the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Walter wrote 2 books on the subject, “The Art Of Walking On Water” (1995), and “The Water Shoes A Serious Work” (2006).
Walter met Mary Jones of Longwood, Florida while they were students at Florida A & M University. She has a Master’s de- gree in Elementary Education. While Walter was involved in the theater of war, Mary provided service as a teacher to the chil- dren of the Military. They have been married for over forty years and have one son, Darren.
Walter had many hobbies during his lifetime, including fishing, scuba diving, sculptur- ing, boating and glass blowing. However, he is most known for his seventeen patents on his water shoes.
Walter was preceded in death by: his father, George A. Robin- son, Sr., his mother, Jessie W. Hartsfield Robinson; his youngest brother, Richard D. Robinson (2018); and his oldest brother’s son, Corrice G. Stevens (2021).
There will always be special memories of him with his wife, Mary; his son, Darren M. Robin- son, and wife, Nikki; along with their five children, Reshard, David, Shay, Darren and Damoni. His oldest brother, George A. Robinson, Jr. (JoAnn); sister, Gloria J. Robinson; brother, Lorenzo L. Robinson (Virginia), brother, Lawrence A. Robinson (Darlene); brothers-in-law in- clude, Robert L. Jones, Andy Jones (Rosebud); sister-in-law, Patsy Ann Miller; nieces and nephews, include, Stacy N. Robinson, Jacklyn Robinson, Jessica Robinson, Gwendelyn Robinson, Charlene Dorsey, Glozell and DeOnzell Green, Lorenzo Rov=binson, Jenene Robinson, Lynsley Robinson, Richarde Robinson, Jr., Chelsea Salley, Andy Jones, Jr., Audra Jones, Jeffery Jones, Walter Miller, Geralyn Jones, Arlene Jones and a host of cousins, other family and friends.
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. LINDA DIANE BEMBOW
Ms. Linda Diane Bembow, of Riverview, Florida, transitioned to her heavenly home on Satur- day, January 22, 2022. Celebra- tion of Life Services will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 11 a. m. at Ministry of Spirit and Truth (MOSAT), 6800 Thomas Circle, Tampa, Florida 33619, with Bishop Saughanto Austin, officiating. MASKS RECOM- MENDED. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Bembow was a native of Argyle, Florida, and a resident of Hillsborough County for more than 50 years. She attended Howard W. Blake High School and was a member of Ministry of Spirit and Truth for over ten years. She was employed as a Bus Driver for the Hillsborough County Public Schools System.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Henry and Frankie Bembow; one sister, Tanya Bem- bow; four brothers, Charles Neal, Richard Pierce, Rodney Bembow and Gerald Bembow.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Felescia Anderson (Pete), Julia Anderson (Bernard), and Julius Cannon, Jr. (Kiesha); eight siblings, An- thony Bembow, Joyce Yulee, Kenneth Bembow, Mitchell Bem- bow (Mary), Nancy Bembow, Reginald Bembow (Fern), Rose Caldwell (Leroy), and Sheila Be- mbow; fifteen grandchildren, Casshena, Darius (Jessica), Julia, Ketriah (Jason), Tamaral (Myron), DeAndre, Jasmine (Ron), Van IV (India), Vannessa, Vijay, Amani, Jayla, Julius III, Kayln, and Tiana; two dearest friends, Carolyn Brown and Carol Basley; the Pierce, Grimes, Neal, Wright, Campbell, McGuire, and Clinch families; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, February 4, 2022, 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS REC- OMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home. Rhodes and Northern, owners.
MS. JOYCE E. DAVIS
Ms. Joyce E. Davis transi- tioned to her heavenly home on Monday, January 24, 2022. A private Celebration of Life Serv- ice for the family will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 11 a. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, with Rev. T. R. Cover- son, officiating and Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., eulogist. Live stream will be available on- line at raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
Joyce E. Davis was born in Tampa, Florida to Deacon and Mrs. Bernard and Verdell LaFayette, Sr. on February 27, 1948. She graduated from Mid- dleton High School, Class of 1965. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsyl- vania.
Joyce served as a compas- sionate leader in the field of nursing for almost three decades. Some of her more no- table places of employment were Tampa General Hospital, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washing- ton, D. C., and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, where she led prayer every morning with her nursing staff as they cared for the incarcer- ated.
Joyce was married to Gerald Davis. She later married Bernard Wright. She spent most of her adult life between Wash- ington, D. C. and Tampa, where she raised her three children in both places. Her final years were spent in Washington, D. C. sur- rounded by love, while living with her daughter, Jasimon and her beautiful family.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Deacon and Mrs. Bernard and Verdell LaFayette, Sr.; and, her first hus- band, Gerald Davis.
She leaves to cherish loving memories: her children and grandchildren, Craig LaFayette (Lejeune {Jarelle} [Journe] Miller, Sibonae), Jay Suber (Charles, Jeremiah, Malachi, Phai phoena), Jasimon (Wayne) Richardson (Justin and Justice Suber, Wayne, Jr., Wesley); sib- lings, Bernard LaFayette, Jr. (Kate), Rozelia Kennedy (John), Brenda Austin (Ray), G0eri Cov- erson (T.R.), Michael LaFayette (Lori-Ann), Victoria Harris (Rubin); and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott St., Tampa, FL 33610. MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home. Rhodes and Northern, owners.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ELDER JOSEPH JEFFERSON, JR. 2/5/1959
You’re a precious gift from God. For it’s the perfect time to celebrate the special gift of you. Happy Birthday.
Love always, mother, Martha Thompson and family.
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