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Popular Tampa Clergyman Dies Following Illness
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
A popular member of the Tampa clergy passed away on Tuesday following a lengthy illness. Reverend Thomas J. Weeks, Sr., was 79-years-old.
A native of Union County, Florida, Rev. Weeks attended the public schools of Alachua County, including A. L. Bane High School. He completed his education while serving as a member of the U. S. Army.
Mrs. Shirley (Min- nie) Weeks, his wife of 54 years, said Rev. Weeks completed his military ca- reer after serving honorably for 20 years. When he re- tired from the military, the family decided to settle in Tampa, in 1983.
After retiring, Rev. Weeks entered the work- force and the industries of construction and landscap- ing for several years. When his health allowed, Rev. Weeks enjoyed being out- doors, fishing, hunting, etc., Mrs. Weeks said.
As time passed, Rev. Weeks attended church and moved up the ladder becoming a deacon and was
Rev. Weeks is survived by a son, a daughter, 3 grand- children, 4 great grandchil- dren, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, the North Bay M. B. Church Family, other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Rev. Weeks will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Aikens Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrangements.
REV. THOMAS J. WEEKS, SR.
later ordained to serve as a pastor.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Rev. Weeks decided to branch out and create another house of worship. In August 1997, Rev. Weeks founded North Bay Missionary Bap- tist Church, 3711 E. North Bay Street. He served as its Senior Pastor from its in- ception until his health de- clined, becoming Pastor Emeritus.
Rev. Carl Harris was installed as Senior Pastor in June 2019, to continue the works Rev. Weeks began.
In addition to his wife,
Restaurants To Feed Military Veterans, Active Servicemen
Several local restaurants will honor veterans and active members of the military on Monday, November 11th, at noon.
Michael L. Trigg, owner of Konans’ Blues & BBQ, 1509 N. Hubert Avenue, Tampa, plans to make Veteran’s Day a day to remember for all military-active and retired.
To receive a signature meal on the house, (1) all participants will need to show a military ID and (2) choose the meal of his or her choice. Each dinner will include a dessert and drink. Doors will remain open until the last person has been served.
Giving back is nothing new to this community supported restaurant as every year the restauranteur hosts his semi-annual Customers Ap- preciation Celebrations held during the beginning and middle of the year.
“I am because of the shoulders I have been allowed to stand upon. I love being able to give back to a community that has given so much to me and my family and any opportunity where I can show appreciation to those who selflessly give for my individual freedom and for the free- dom of those that I love, ” Trigg said.
Several other Bay Area restaurants and eateries are offering free meals or discounts to members of the military.
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