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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MR. RHONEY TRIPLETT, SR.
A Homegoing Memorial Cele- bration for Mr. Rhoney Triplett, Sr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, No- vember 29, 2017, will be held Sat- urday, December 9th, 11:30 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bro. Christopher Thompson, officiating.
Mr. Rhoney Triplett, Sr. was the son of the late James W. Triplett and Genevieve Donald- son Triplett. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Wakulla County, Florida. He graduated from Howard W. Blake in the class of 1960. Rhoney received a post-secondary education in tai- loring which was his passion and his first real job. Later, he was employed by Monarch Marketing Systems in Dayton, OH, and re- tired from the Hillsborough County School System in March 2001, after 24 years of service.
He was a member of High- land Missionary Baptist Church for many years where he served in the Male Chorus and Choir Number One. He later attended New Fellowship Missionary Bap- tist Church and Life Springs Mis- sionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Rhoney Triplett loved his family, especially his mother Genevieve Triplett, was a devoted husband to his wife, Doristine when she became ill, actively sup- ported his children when playing sports, and helped them develop a solid work ethic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doristine; father James Triplett; and sister, Betty Hen- derson.
Mr. Rhoney Triplett, Sr., leaves to cherish his memories with his mother, Genevieve Triplett; son, Rhoney Triplett, Jr. (Belinda); and daughters, Rhonda Coleman (William), Lacitia Ponder (Michael), and Rosette Dupree (Johnny); grand- children, Rhoney Triplett, III (Stephanie), Rhyan Triplett, Rhaven Triplett, Moses Carter, Jr., Mo Kneesha Carter, Justin Sims, Ciera Sims and Traeonie Dupree; great-grandchildren, John Triplett, Michael Triplett, Daryl Bowman Jr., and Alyse Carter; aunts, Vivian Triplett, Mary Jackson, Shirley Mae Tay- lor, Gloria Triplett, Majorie McPherson, Mary Donaldson, Lucille Griggs, and Josephine Bradley; uncle, Preston Triplett; ex-wife, Betty Lewis; nephew, An- thony Henderson (Stephanie); lifelong best friends, Grover Fel- ton, Art Dangerfield and Lewis Young; and a host of cousins, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the memorial serv- ice.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
CREAL
GUDES
MR. JAMAR BOND
Funeral Services for Mr. Jamar Bond will be held on Sat- urday, December 9, 2017, at 1 p. m., at Temple Crest Baptist Church, 8425 N. 40th Street Tampa, FL, 33604.
Jamar Bond was a Tampa na- tive. He was a very energetic, lov- ing, kind, generous, and a fun individual to be around. He was loved by anyone that came in contact with him. He had a smile that would light up a room with a great demeanor.
On November 28, 2017, he gained his wings, but before he is laid to rest he had one last gift to give.
Jamar’s organs, tissues and bones were donated, impacting 60 recipients. Two of those re- cipients live in Tampa, Florida, and one recipient is a 100% per- fect match for one of his kidneys, which means the man no longer has to go through dialysis.
Jamar joins his father, Fred- die Bond in Heaven.
Jamar is survived by: his mother, Michelle Canty; and 3 beautiful children, Jamar, Jame- lah, and Jahmiah Bonds; and his children’s mother, Jewell McMillian. He also leaves behind his loving fiancee, Usillia Wright; and a large host of fam- ily and friends.
His wake will be Friday, De- cember 8, 2017, at Gudes Fu- neral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610,from5p.m.-7p.m.
The family would also like to thank everyone who has sent their love and support during this difficult time.
Arrangements entrusted to Gudes Funeral Home.
HARMON
MR. ANTONIO ‘TONY’ EVANS
The Homegoing Celebra- tion for Mr. Antonio “Tony” Evans will be held at Heaven Destiny Church, 4104 E. Elli- cott Street, Tampa, FL, 33610 at 11 a. m., Pastor Tom A. Jones, officiating.
On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Antonio “Tony” Evans, age 55, went home to be with the Lord. Tony was born July 17, 1962, in Homestead, FL to Pearline Evans and the late Willie D. Evans. He worked many years as a handyman and he devoted his time raising his grandchildren. One of his fa- vorite hobbies was fishing. Tony was also known to bring laughter to his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Willie D. Evans; sisters, Sharon Evans, Shirley Ann Woolcock; and brother, Willie D. Evans, Jr.
He leaves to celebrate his life and memories of hard work and generosity: his mother, Pearline Evans; two children, daughter, Antinette Evans, and son, Travis Jones; four sib- lings, Barbara Jean Adderly (Ed), Freddie Evans, Mitchell Evans (Mae), Phyllis Evans Dukes; three loving grandchil- dren; and a host of aunties, un- cles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The wake will be at Harmon Funeral Home at 5-7 p. m. The family will receive guests from 6p.m.to7p.m.
“A Harmon Burial”
ELDER FRANKIE L. WILLIAMS
A Homegoing Celebration for District Elder Frankie L. Williams of Tampa, FL, who passed away November 28, 2017, will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 2pm at Brown’s Me- morial COGIC, 2313 E. 27th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605, Bishop Matthew Williams, Pastor; Elder Jimmy Williams Sr., Eulogist.
District Elder Frankie L. Williams was born November 30, 1934, in Headland, Alabama to the late Jimmy Lee Williams and Emma Lee Glanton and step-fa- ther, Hosie Lee Gibbs. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He re- tired from a career as a long- shoreman after 35 years and then served full time in the ministry.
He was the founder of Chil- dren of God Pentecostal Church and served as District 4 Elder of the House of God Saints in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Nick Hightower, Sr., and the presiding Prelate Bishop Lorenzo Moore. He was an anointed preacher, loving hus- band, father, grandfather, brother, and a dear friend to all.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, his wife, Catherlyn Williams, two sisters, grandson, and great- granddaughter.
District Elder Williams leaves to cherish his memories with: children, Lillie Mae Williams, Cynthia Randle (Horace), Gwen- dolyn Curry (Robert), Frankie Harris (Arthur), Emma Cantave (Lem), Twila Smith, Jimmy Williams, Sr. (Sandra), and Melchisedec Williams; 33 grand- children, 96 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren; 4 brothers, Willie James “Daniel” Gibbs (Nina), Finney C. Gibbs (Francis), Willie C. Gibbs (Paulette) and Hosie Lee Gibbs (Patricia); 2 sisters, Williedell Taylor and Shirley Brown (Frank); godchildren, Deloris Davis, Irene Green and Sheila Ashley; and a host of loving friends and church family.
The visitation will be held at Children of God Pentecostal Church, 2914 E. Chipco St., Tampa 33605, on Friday, Decem- ber 8, 2017 from 5pm to 8pm.
Arrangements are being ren- dered by Creal Funeral Home.
MRS. DENISE ROBINSON
Mrs. Denise Robinson, age 59, beloved mother, grand- mother and friend passed away suddenly on Saturday, Novem- ber 25, 2017.
Denise was born in Dublin, Georgia on August 21, 1958. She graduated high school in Chicago, Illinois and after- wards she spent 5 years in the United States Air Force. During her time in the military, she spent 2 years in Greece. She re- turned home, fell in love and married her best friend, Alex Robinson on December 4, 1987. Together, in 1994 they were blessed with their daughter, Alexi.
Denise was a long-time member of St. James AME Church, where she was com- mitted to working with the youth. The love that was shared with and for the youth gained her the affectionate names they all began to call her, “Mama Dee” and “Auntie Denise.”
The Celebration of her life will take place at St. James AME Church of Progress Vil- lage on Saturday, December 9, 2017at10a.m.
Time for viewing and reflec- tion will begin at 9 a. m.
“A Harmon Burial”
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
TYEKIA (LITTLE) RUSSELL
Missing my angel on this special day. Wishing you were here to take all the pain away. You are al- ways in our hearts and one day we will see your pretty face again.
I know you are in heaven watching over us and you are not in any more pain and free.
Wishing you a “Happy Birthday,” Leona, June, Tolu, Bebop, Juhoe, Inez, Chico, Lee Lee, TJ, Shan- tia and Keisha.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
“FRIEND” FELECIA WILLIAMS 12/09/2004 — 5/16/2014
DEBORAH WITHERSPOON 12/11/1960 —12/22/2016
Wishing my Angel a Heavenly Happy Birthday. My Sug- arplum would have been 13 this year.
There will be a Memorial Celebration held on December 16, 2017, at 4610 N. Troy Street, at 2 p.m., in memory of her and her grandmother. Everyone is invited.
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