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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MR. BILLY DESHONE CHERRY, SR.
Funeral service for Mr. Billy Deshone Cherry, Sr., who passed away on January 6, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with a local Pas- tor, Officiating. Interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Billy Deshone Cherry, Sr., was born November 21, 1992, to the parentage of Roberta Moore and Willie Cherry, III. Billy was our real-life money making Mitch, a true entrepreneur. Billy had a funny sense of humor, he loved to joke around. Every time we’d see Billy since he was in his early teens he’d always joke and say, “I gotababyontheway.”Hewasa hell of a liar, we couldn’t do noth- ing, but laugh as he looked and laughed back with his big beauti- ful smile.
Until that one time those words were actually true in his late 20s, with whom he met Haley and between their union, they made two beautiful children to- gether. Haley, regrettably, pre- ceded him in death.
Billy was like a big brother in his nephews and nieces life, he al- ways had their back no matter what the situation was. He was al- ways there motivating and keep- ing them on track with life, when they fall, he’d always uplift and
She was very dedicated to her church.
Shenell was a devoted daugh- ter, sister, niece, cousin and friend.
She was preceded in death by: her grandfathers, George Cooper, and Johnnie Eberhardt; grand- mothers, Etta Mae Eberhardt and Thelma Blount; aunts, Betty Jones, Eloise Cooper-Carter, Mar- ilyn Johnson and Linda Reese; uncles, Leroy Howard, Earl Reese, Acie Jones and Ruben Wil- son; and cousin, Amari Williams.
Shenell leaves to mourn her passing with those who will love and miss her dearly her: loving and devoted parents, George and Katrina Cooper; brother, Tyrell (Kashonna) Cooper; aunts, Brenda (John) Young, a.k.a., Roomie, Annette (Ron) Smith, Barbara Blount, Patricia Cooper, Carol Jarrett and Arlene Cooper; uncle, Edward Cooper; nephews, Tyrell Cooper, Jr., Ceonte Jones and Zayvion Arline; niece, My’Jae Arline; cousins, Solomon, Minque, Warren, Darryl and Mae Jones, Marlene, Kim, Edward, Shannon, Anthony, Adrienne, Samantha, Jessica Kersey, Tamika, Roniqua, Robert, Earl, Tiffany, Darryl, Jr., and Leroy; a host of faithful and devoted friends including, William and Willie Johnson, Frank Ellison, Romeo and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 22, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. SAMUEL LIVINGSTON
Mr. Samuel Livingston went home to be with the Lord on Janu- ary 8, 2021, at age 89, after a long battle with kidney disease.
Sam was born to Samuel Liv- ingston, II, and Lina James on June 26, 1931 in Tallahassee, Florida, and was raised in Micco- sukee, Florida.
Sam was a skilled athlete in many sports, including basketball, boxing, swimming and track, but his passion was baseball, which he excelled at and turned down mul- tiple offers for the minor leagues.
Sam attended Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida, and regularly attended reunions. He moved to New York in 1950, where he met and married Maxine in 1958.
He served in the Army from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War. While on active duty, Sam played baseball, boxed, and cooked.
Sam spent 19 years employed at Saint David’s School in New York, before retiring in 1997.
Sam was very sociable, and en- joyed playing pool and cards with friends. He was a loving husband and father who held an unwaver- ing faith in God. He was a devout Christian, and worshipped the last 30 years of his life at Abundant Life Tabernacle in Bronx, New York.
Sam is predeceased by: his wife, Maxine; mother, Lina James; father, Samuel Livingston, II; sister, Rosa Lee Pride; and brothers, Willie C. and James C. Clark.
He is survived by: his four children, Gail Livingston, Sharon Livingston, and twins, Stanley Liv- ingston and Stacey Price; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchil- dren; niece, Lue Henry Davis; nephew, Henry W. Pride; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Sam fought a good fight, but he was tired and ready to go home. Remember him for what he meant to you, and how he made you feel.
Sam will be truly missed, re- membered always, cherished for- ever, and loved eternally.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10 a. m. (Private due to COVID-19). Live stream via Zoom at: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/81880 713275.
encourage them to keep striving forward.
Billy was educated in Chicago, IL and Tampa, FL, where he ulti- mately achieved his high school diploma. Billy was an avid video gamer, every time you walk in the house, he’d have his headphones on, remote in hand, eyes glued to the TV talking trash. Billy left this earth to make Heaven his home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Billy was preceded in death by: his father, Willie Cherry, III, and his brother, Quincy Loron Moore.
He leaves to cherish memories of him with: his children, daughter, Alaysia Roberta Cherry, son, Billy Deshone Cherry, Jr.; his mother, Roberta Moore; brothers, Willie Cherry 4th, Robert Moore, Michael Cherry (his twin); sisters, Lateya Cherry, Moeal Moore (CJ), Terrah Brewster (Rodney), Davina Moore (God), Cashawnna Moore (favorite sister); grandparents, Daniel Moore and Earlene Moore; aunties and uncles, Joe Cole, Vera Farmer, Thywiel Moore (Keon), Daniel Moore, Jr., (Gail), Letoria Moore (Luke), Lela Moore (Victor), Viedrea Moore, Timothy Moore, and Byron Wilson; a host of nieces and nephews including, Wysingo, 3rd, Keonte, Tyrell, Ricquan, Der- rick, Jr., David, Demarion, Cameron, Christopher, Neamiah, Sedric, Keagan, Avery, Ian, Jr., Rodney, Jr., Zachariah, Regjae, Nijae, Alisha, Marianna, Navaeh, Jamie, Napreica, Amyah, Isabella, Amani, Mekiyah, Jamya, Do- minique, Rionna, Charisma, Carl 4th, and Nalani; a huge host of beloved caring cousins, hundreds and hundreds to mourn from Chicago, IL, Tampa, Fl, California, and Georgia; his best friends, Carl 3rd and Peter; special friends, Rena, Jarone, Jaquavis and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 22, 2021, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. SHENELL ELAINE COOPER
A celebration of life for Ms. Shenell Elaine Cooper, who passed on January 14, 2021, will be held on Saturday January 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tampa Life Church, 10930 U. S. Highway 301 Thonotosassa, Florida, Pastor Robert Tisdale with Pastor Anto- nio Hawkins, officiating. Inter- ment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Shenell Elaine Cooper was born on February 18, 1985, to George and Katrina Cooper. She attended the Public Schools of Hillsborough County, HCC and currently doing on-line courses at Rasmussen College.
Ms. Cooper loved to sing and her passion was to encourage and help others. She loved teaching children, shopping and dressing up.
Shenell later developed a pas- sion to bake cakes from her cousin, Roniqua.
At a very early age Shenell ac- cepted Christ and became a mem- ber of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She later at- tended Exciting Faith Alive and was currently a member of Peace Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir and the praise team.
IN MEMORIAM
KEITH R. BATCHELOR, SR. April 27, 1957 to January 18, 2018
Keith, precious memories fill our hearts, especially this time of year. We love and miss you so much.
Mother Barbara B. Johnson; son, Keith Jr., and family; Jesyca Giles, niece; and other family members.
IN MEMORY OF
RENEE FRANKLIN January 16, 1953
In memory of your birthday. We will always keep you in our minds and thoughts.
From family and friends.
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