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Funerals/Memoriams
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT/ IN LOVING MEMORY
MS. BARBARA JEAN GAINER
Ms. Barbara Jean Gainer, age 62 (1954-2017), went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. She was immersed in the Christian faith, founded and served as the Apostle of Living in Christ Ministries, and had the avowed aim to live a life set apart for the most high GOD.
She is survived by her husband and 3 children. Cel- ebration of life ceremony will be held at Blount and Curry, Terrace Oaks on January 21, 2017 at 12 p. m.
WILSON
MR. RUBIN MARTIN ROBINSON
A celebration of life service for Mr. Rubin “Martin” Robinson, who quietly departed this earthly life on Monday, January 16, 2017, will be held on Satur- day, January 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe St. Tampa, FL 33605, Rev. Dr. Glen B. Dames, officia- tor. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the US Army.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Titus and Selena Robinson; nephew, Ibn Robin- son.
Mr. Robinson leaves to cher- ish memories of him with: his faithful wife, Ellen Moragne Robinson of 40 years; son, William M. Robinson (LaK- endria); granddaughter, Skylar Robinson; siblings, Titus Robin- son (Carolyn), Detroit, MI, Char- lotte Robinson, Detroit, MI; nieces, Brittany Moragne, Talla- hassee, FL, Teka Neal (Hassen), Detroit, MI, Erica Brown, Live Oak, FL, Raigan Moragne, Tay- lor Moragne, Nia Neal, Detroit MI; nephews, Altelio Moragne (Dionne), Edward Moragne III, Tallahassee, FL, Bryce Moragne, Anthony Brown; cousins, Kath- leen Robinson Dumas, Astelle, GA, Barbara Jefferson, Janice Green, Cynthia Kelly (Mervin), Kathy Austin, Garey Jefferson (Yvette), Ronald Jefferson (Micki), Douglas Jefferson (Sheila), all of Jacksonville, FL; Lloyd Jefferson (Brenda), Smithfield, NC, Donald Jeffer- son (Anita), Suwannee, GA, Jen- nifer Blakley (Nathan), Quitman, GA, Robert Vernon (Marilyn), Ocala, FL, Ernest Clark (Katherine), Yvonne Lewis (David), NY, Tokay Fields (Donald), NJ, Zeline Butler (Mike), NY, Deloris Hamilton, Palm Coast, Mary Lloyd Adder- ley, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nina Spates, Deltona, FL, Teresa Gel- lis Gassett, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Rose Cambridge, Gladys Pumey, Steve McKinzey, Fort Meade, FL, Lindsey McKinzie, Orlando, FL; in-laws, Alfredo Moragne, Ed- ward Moragne, Jr. (Corliss), Tal- lahassee, FL, Elder Artest Newkirk (Pastor Dwight Newkirk); special friends, Cor- nel Sims (Pat), Carolyn Hill, Fontaine Marion, Marcus Young, Victor McCain, Julianna Mitchell, Eileen Boozy, Willie Florence Gainer; and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Martin was born on April 21, 1947 in St. Petersburg, FL to the parentage of Titus and Selena Robinson. He was educated in the public schools of Pinellas County and attended Florida A&M University before being drafted for the United States Army. After serving in the Viet- nam War, he re-enrolled in FAMU and became a dedicated Drum Major, who had a positive effect on the band members and Rattler fans. Martin’s life and legacy loom large in the hearts and minds of the lives he touched. He was a devoted mem-
ber of Allen Temple AME Church.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 20, 2017 at Allen Temple AME Church from 5 - 7 p. m. with the family present. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson’s Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. FANNIE JOYCE RODGERS
A celebration of life service for Mrs. Fannie Joyce Rodgers who went home to her Heavenly Father on January 10, 2017 will be held on Saturday January 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 8525 N. 78th Street, Temple Ter- race, FL with Dr. Henry J. Lyons, officiating and Rev. Harry L. Harris of Poe’s Memo- rial Baptist Church, Eustis, Florida Eulogist.
Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by: her parents Ira and Adeline Harris; siblings, Fred- die, Richard, Nathaniel, Vivian, Reva, Ann and Lillian; her de- voted husband, Eli Rodgers and godsister, Anita Howard.
She leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories with: her sons, Jeffery L. Harris, Ralph Williams, Jr., retired Senior Master Sgt. Randal Williams (USAF) and wife, TSgt. Mary of Cibolo, TX, Rodney K. Williams and Everett L. Williams of Tampa, FL; daughters, Roslyn M. Williams and Renita J. Hadley of Tampa, FL; 17 grand- children; 33 great grandchil- dren; 4 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Evan- gelist Frances Harris Boykins (Elder Edmond) and Gloria Harris Foster (Nathaniel); 4 brothers, Elder Charles Harris, Elder Harry L. Harris (Debo- rah), Albert Harris (Ann) and Deacon Lorenzo I. Harris (Naomi); devoted nieces and nephews; cousins, Cusseaux, Foster, Drayton, Harris, Rodgers, Young, Thompkins, Knight, Taylor McCullough, Butler, Wingo, Lewis, Shannon and Bethune families; special cousin, Klara Hadley and hus- band, Fred; dear cousins, The Shannon and Brown families of Deland and Theresa Hepburn; 2 sisters-in-law, Mamie Thomp- kins (Zebbie) of Tampa, FL and Eula Ann Young of Alabama; godchildren, Pamela Houston and Stephanie Smith (Kenny); special girlfriends, Rilla, Thelma, Elouise, Mrs. Pat, Mrs. Hall, Iradean, Bertha, Shirley, Beverly, Zena, Gladys, Marilyn; special sons and daughters, Joe, Sabrina, Gito, Wendell, Sandra, Karen, Marvin, Felix, Diego, Felecia, Taisha, Tongela, Dwayne and Robert; extended devoted daughters and sons, Doris Gater, Marjorie Bowden, Christine Rahmings, Alice Don- nell (Elder Kenny) and Alvin Hadley, Sr.; special families, Hopkins, Taggett, Jacobs, Wil- son, Acree, James, Brown, Willis, Jordan, Davis, Howell, Norton, Walker, Jackson, Bible- Based Fellowship Church, Tem-
ple Terrace Church family, New Salem M. B. Church family, Wingo family and neighbors on Windermere and Langshaw.
The life our mother began in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL on December 7, 1939 was to the parentage of Ira and Adeline “Data” Harris. Fannie was from a clan of 14 sisters and brothers. In her younger days she at- tended elementary through high school in Tampa, FL and she later graduated from Blake Sen- ior High School, Class of 1959.
She met and later married her 1st husband, Ralph Williams, Sr. then later in life she married Deacon Eli Rodgers and to- gether they raised 7 children. Fannie held several job titles throughout her life beginning at Anthony’s Drive Inn, Sears Roe- buck, Belk Lindsey, Dan Labora- tory and later with the Hillsborough County Public School System. Mother was af- filiated with the Zeta Phi Beta organization being a Zeta Ami- cae for many years with Mrs. Maxine Douglas and many oth- ers.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 20, 2017 from 5–8 p.m. at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM
TYRONE FITZGERALD JOHNSON
My son, Tyrone! The day God called you home, a fourth of my heart also died –that day. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you son. I can hear your laughter in my head and oh, the way you call my name “Ma!” so lov- ingly. I can hear you daily calling me so clearly.
Missing you, I will al- ways love you!
Your mother, Doris Hodges Johnson and the family.
IN MEMORIAM
MATTIE MCNEAL
No more doctors’ appointments, no more med- ications and no more disappointments. Gone home to live with God.
Love, your oldest daughter and all your family.
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