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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. JULIA LOUISE DUNSHEE ROBERTS
A Homegoing Graveside Service for Mrs. Julia Louise Dunshee Roberts (99) of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Saturday, May 23, 2020, will be held Thursday, May 28th, 10 a. m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor of St. John Progressive M. B. Church, offi- ciating. The interment will fol- low the ceremony.
Julia was born November 28, 1920 in Tampa, Florida, where she resided her entire life. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. She met and married the one and only love of her life, Joseph Roberts and together they raised 6 children. Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker and a true Christian. She was a faithful member and an hon- orary Deaconess at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph “Buddy” Roberts; par- ents, 7 siblings, granddaughter, Cherisse Massey; and several nieces and nephews.
Those left to cherish her legacy and beautiful memories are: her 6 children: sons, Earl Roberts (Dolores) and Ralph Roberts (Pamela); daughters, Alice Roberts, Olivia Hamilton (Alfred), Verna Warren (Leonard) and Tia Rodriguez (Caleb); grandchildren, LaTh- orne Gallmon (Eric), Deena Kinsey, Earl Roberts, Jr., (Stephanie), Tressa Jones (Dwayne, Sr.), Derrick Latson (Diana), Jeffrey Barker (Phillice), Ryan Massey, LaTasha Oliver, Shayla War- ren, Alfred Hamilton, Jr. (Key- atta), Caleb Rodriguez, Jr., Anissa Thomas (Jerry), Bran- don Hamilton, Leonard War- ren, II (Shamiya), Netta Roberts and Ralph Roberts, II; 35 great grandchildren; 9 great great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, faith- ful friends and neighbors; 2 godchildren, Ophelia Bolen and Robert Lamons.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 27th (today) from 4 to 6 p. m. The friends are welcomed to come and greet the family following the CDC guidelines.
The family and friends will meet at the graveside for the fu- neral ceremony.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
GUDES
MS. DARLENE WILLIAMS
Ms. Darlene Williams of Tampa, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020, after a short illness. Private Me- morial Services were held on Tuesday, May 26th at Grace of God M. B. Church, with Pastor Fred Thomas, officiating.
Miss Williams was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on February 14, 1957, and had resided in Tampa since infancy. She was educated in Hillsborough County School District.
She was preceded in death by: her brother, James Curtis Lucas.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: a loving son, Michael Williams (Delaine) of Tampa; devoted mother, Everlena Pig- ott, Tampa; siblings, Joseph Walker, Sr. (Bridget) of Tampa and Sheila Thomas (Fred) of Tampa; as well as a host of lov- ing family and friends. Special thanks to the Whispering Oaks Nursing Home Staff and Ms. Jean M. Williams for their ten- der loving care of our loved one for a number of years.
An internment will be sched- uled for a later date when family and friends can attend.
Arrangements Entrusted To Gudes Funeral Home
INTEGRITY
REV. MELVIN A. LEWIS
A Celebration of Life will be privately held for Rev. Melvin A. Lewis.
On Wednesday May 20, 2020, Rev. Melvin A. Lewis, de- voted husband, and loving fa- ther, graciously passed away into the loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ at age 63, after his battle with a terminal illness.
Melvin was born on May 7, 1957, to Melvin and Ruth Lewis of Miami, Florida. The family re- located to Tampa, in 1962.
Melvin completed his educa- tion attending Middleton High School, where he met his wife, Bernice Nesmith in 1978.
As a young man, Melvin (An- thony) found his passion early in life. Influenced by his older brother, Charles, Anthony began working with cars amongst other things. His advanced talent led him to build his first race car, a ‘66 Pontiac, where he and Ber- nice would often drag race at night with friends on a landing strip of alocal airport.
Joined in matrimony on June 21, 1980, to the now Ber- nice Lewis, the couple went on to raise 3 children together: Earvin, Nikkey, and Anthony and later adopted Jordan. Already driven by faith, Anthony led his family to join St. John Progressive M. B.
Church, where he and his wife would spend the next 38 years growing in faith together.
In pursuit of his career, An- thony first graduated from Fer- ris State University in 1994 as a Technician, going on to accom- plish becoming a small business owner for several years. Hard at work, Anthony has also spent over 25 years mastering his field specializing as a Diesel Mechan- ics for Anthony’s Distributors and JJ Taylor’s.
Anthony was kind at heart, a true family man. One of his pri- orities together with Bernice was caring for and spending time with his mother, where he and his siblings would gather often hosting Fish Fries, traveling for family reunions, and meeting for morning worship at St. John. Loved by many, Anthony’s bond with his sister-in-law, Ina Walker was exceptional and will never be forgotten. As man of dexterity and resilient faith, what was asked of him, he gave, and when God called, he an- swered.
God called Anthony to Min- istry under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Banks, Sr., attending Blessed Hope Bible College in 2007-09; Faith Bible Institute 2009-12 joined in completion with Bernice. After years of min- istry, Anthony was ordained as Reverend in January 2019.
Anthony is preceded by: his father, Melvin Lewis, 1 grand- daughter, 1 great grandson.
Melvin is survived by: the love of his life, Bernice Lewis; children, Earvin, Nikkey, An- thony and Jordan; grandchil- dren, Trayla and 7 others; 2 great grands; mother, Ruth Lewis; brothers, Charles, Jerry, Alden, Daniel; sisters, Edith, Juanita, Patrice; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, May 29, 2020 at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, from 5 p. m. – 8 p. m., with family present 5 p. m. to 6 p. m. Guidelines set forth by the CDC are still in effect during this time.
Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 11 a. m., the Funeral Service can be viewed live via Integrity Funeral Services Facebook Page.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
JACKSON
MR. FRANK LOUIS BOGAN
Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Frank Louis Bogan, who passed away on May 24, 2020, in a local healthcare facility. Service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 1 p. m. at Jackson Fu- neral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610; Evangel- ist Bettie Bogan Viverette, Offi- ciant.
Mr. Frank Louis Bogan was born to the parents of the late James Bogan, Sr., and Emma L. McNish Bogan-Williams, on July 22, 1949, in Tampa, Florida, where he attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He worked odd jobs and detail- ing cars.
Mr. Frank Bogan is preceded in death by: his parents, James Bogan, Sr. and Emma L. Mcnish Bogan-Williams; grandparents, Benjamin and Queen McNish, and Louise and Moses Bogan; siblings, Joseph, Russell, Willie, George, Henry Bogan, Hazel Leath, Gloria, Gearline, and Glo- ria A. Bogan.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: a very devoted sister, Evangelist Bettie A. Bogan (Ed- ward) Viverette; 3 brothers, James Bogan, Jr., Gerald Bogan, and Larry Bogan; devoted brother-in-law, Edward Viverette; 2 devoted nephews, Willie Leath, Jr., Edward D. Viverette and Henry Bogan; de- voted niece, Charlene Viverette; a host of nephews and nieces, great nephews, nieces and cousins; also a host of sorrowing relatives and close friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Fl 33610 from 10 a. m. until 1 p. m.
Family and Friends are asked to assemble at the Funeral Home, Saturday 12:45 p. m. for the Service.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
IN LOVING MEMORY
HENRY HERLING HEPBURN, JR. October 4, 1921 - May 17, 2018
Sadly missed by wife, Mary Hepburn; daughter, Barbara Ford, and members of the Hepburn, Williams, Cail, Bailey, Collins, Her- mann and Rodriguez families.
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