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brothers, Melvin Smith and Craig Smith; her mother-in-law, Veonie Taylor McKinnie; grand- kitty, Crystal and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Thursday from 11 a. m. - 1 p. m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Cynthia A. McKinnie.www.stjude.org.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORY OF
PHYLISS ROSE THURSTON
Dearest Mother,
April 15th is the one-year
anniversary you moved on to your heavenly home. We continue to deal with the void that is ever-present in our hearts and lives.
The world is not the same without your smile, love, and caring ways. May God continue to bless this family with the love and de- votion to each other, you would have wanted.
We are reminded of you with every beautiful thing our eyes behold and our hearts feel.
Rest in heavenly peace, Mommy. You are greatly missed. We love you.
Your children: Rita, Wayne, Nene, Roy, Chris and Kevin.
Brother Of Robert W. (Bob) Saunders, Sr.
WILSON
Tampa Basketball Legend Dies In Quincy, FL
MS. CYNTHIA ANN MCKINNIE
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Cynthia Ann McKinnie, who passed on April 10, 2019, will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 1 p. m. at First Bap- tist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Tampa, Florida, with Dr. Sam Maxwell, Senior Teaching Pastor, offici- ating.
Cynthia A. McKinnie was born August 14, 1956, in New- port, Rhode Island to the parentage of Joseph Williams and Anna Mae Smith. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Rhode Island College. She then joined the United States Air Force (USAF) and was commissioned as an Officer in the Nurse Corps.
In 1982, she married Christopher L. McKinnie, an Officer in the Medical Service Corps, USAF. A proud and ded- icated officer, she worked six years as a labor and delivery nurse, then was selected to at- tend the Uniform School of Health Care Sciences in Texas for nurse practitioner training.
Cindy retired from the Air Force in the rank of Major after 20 years of service in 1999. After completing her service commitment, she briefly worked for Planned Parent- hood and eventually began an- other challenging and rewarding career working with Women’s Care of Brandon. She earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. She culminated her career as an Advanced Regis- tered Nurse Practitioner, spe- cializing in women’s care.
Cindy was devoted to church and family and never forgot her roots. She faithfully served in multiple ministries at First Baptist Church of Progress Village for over two decades. Cynthia raised her daughters in the way of the Lord, and nurtured them to be productive members of society and follow in her footsteps as registered nurses.
Cynthia was a devoted and trusted friend and mentor to many. Some of the co-workers and students she worked with over the years have become life- long friends. Always rooted in the word, Cindy let God guide her path until her very last breath.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Joseph Williams, Anna Mae Smith and 1 brother, George Smith.
Ms. McKinnie leaves to cher- ish loving memories with: her former husband, Christopher McKinnie, the father of her twin daughters, Cheron McKin- nie and Christy McElwain; 1 grandson, Croix McElwain; 2
Former Tampan, Dr. Norman Allen (Shot) Jackson, 89, died in Quincy, Florida on March 19, 2019. A Memorial Service was held for him on March 23, 2019, in Quincy. He was laid to rest in the Tallahassee Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Dr. Jackson was born November 16, 1929, in New York City, NY, and grew up in Tampa’s Robert City near the Hillsborough River. His mother, Christina Rogers Saunders raised Jackson and his older brother, Robert W. (Bob) Saun- ders, Sr. The Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., is named for Jackson’s only sibling.
Dr. Jackson graduated from Don Thompson High School in 1948. His team won back-to-back state bas- ketball championships in 1947 and 1948, while com- peting against to top Black teams in Florida. He was an All-State athlete in both foot- ball and basketball.
Dr. Jackson accepted a basketball scholarship to
DR. NORMAN A. JACKSON
Tuskegee Institute, where he continued his outstanding play with Tampa natives Leroy (Radio Red) Porter and Rigoberto (Rigo) Garcia. Jackson was named to the All South- ern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) team four years in basketball and two years in football. In 1952, he captained the Golden Tiger basketball team.
He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, earned a Master’s De- gree from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Adminis- tration from Florida State
University.
Dr. Jackson coached
football at Arkansas State University and developed a championship basketball team at Gibbs Junior College in St. Petersburg. He was named “Coach of the Year” 6 times while at Gibbs and his team won the BAA State Championship 5 times. He was voted Hall of Fame hon- ors in the high school, junior college and community col- lege levels.
As an Administrator, he worked at Florida A&M Uni- versity, Florida State Univer- sity, and was the first Executive Director of the Florida Commission on Human Relations. D r . Jackson was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
He is survived by his wife,
Lillie Smith Jackson; daughters, Deborah Jack- son, Norma Harris, Leona Jackson, Glynis Jackson and Christina Jackson-Belin; nephew, Robert (Bobby) Saun- ders, Jr. of Tampa, and other surviving family mem- bers.
DEATH LISTING
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Mary Levette, Tampa
GARDEN OF MEMORIES Mrs. Geneva Norman, Tampa
GUDES FUNERAL HOME Mr. Alsin Guice, Tampa
Mr. James McMillan, Tampa Mr. Doy Warfield, Tampa
HARMON FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Maxxzandra Anita Ford- Denson, Tampa
Miss. Wanda Denise House, Tampa Ms. Cassandra Howell, Tampa Mrs. Patricia Ann Mills, Sun City Center
Mrs. Belinda Ann Morris, Tampa Babygirl Janaevia Sapp, Tampa
JACKSON FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Robert Bowden, Jr., Tampa Mrs. Oretha Melvin, Atlanta, GA Mr. Durwood Renee Williams, Monticello, FL
INTEGRITY FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Fred Brunet, Plant City
Mrs. Dana Martinez-Jones, Tampa Mr. Pedro Rodriguez, Tampa
RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME Ms. Dorothy Mae Collington, Valrico
Mr. Antonio Dowdell, Tampa Mr. Herman Green, Tampa Mrs. Juanita Hunter, Tampa Mr. Glen Mathews, Tampa
Ms. Nancy A. Miller, Tampa
Ms. Briana Nicole Munns, Valrico
WILSON FUNERAL HOME
Ms. Sowmya Nandan Gudidevini, Brandon
Ms. Geraldine Jefferson, Tampa Ms. Cynthia Ann McKinnie, Riverview
Ms. Janice Miller, Tampa
Ms. Evelyn A. Reeves, Tampa
Mrs. Paulette Yvonne Wint, Tampa Mr. Luther Wynn, Tampa
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