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Funerals
WILSON
MRS. LUCILLE H. BECK
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Lucille H. Beck will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 11 A. M. at the First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Tampa, Florida, with Minster Todd Hammond, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Joe Beck, Jr.; her parents, Will and Willie Mae Henry; her son, Donald Beck, Sr., and all of her siblings.
She leaves to mourn: her children, sons, Joe Beck, III (Gloria) and Earl Beck (Car- olyn); 8 grandchildren, Gail Gued (Kevin), Michelle Snow (Randy), Jennifer Beck, Steven Beck, LaCeda Nelson, Donald Beck, Jr., Lekeisha Cooper and Barbara Banks; 5 great- grand- children, Bridger Snow, Madi- son Snow, Jedidiah Williams, Leah Williams and Davani Beck.
Lucille was a caring aunt to a host of beautiful nieces; grandnieces; handsome nephews; and great nephews, who loved, supported, called and visited her. She leaves many wonderful and devoted friends.
Mrs. Lucille Beck was born on April 16, 1926, in Eufaula, Al- abama to the parentage of Will and Willie Mae Henry. She was the 10th of 12 children. She ac- cepted Christ at the early age of 11, and continued working and serving Christ for the rest of her life.
Mrs. Lucille met Joe Beck, Jr. in 4th grade. As young adults, they became sweethearts and joined in holy matrimony on December 24, 1949. Soon after this union, 3 sons were born, Joe Beck, III, Donald and Earl.
Lucille and Joe relocated to Tampa, Florida, in the Progress Village neighborhood. They were among those who were in- strumental in the early develop- ment of First Baptist Church of Progress Village. She was an ac- tive member of the Deaconess Board, the #1 Choir and the Usher Board. She continued serving until her health failed.
There will be viewing Mon- day, August 12, 2019 from 5-8 P. M., with the family present to receive friends from 6 – 7 P. M., at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. Tuesday, for the service.
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MR. ANTWAIN DIGGS, SR.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Antwain Diggs, Sr. will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2 P. M. at New Hope Missionary Bap- tist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Tampa, Florida, with Pas- tor Michael Neely, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Hattie Lee Diggs; brother, Eddie Diggs, Jr.; nephew, Zacar Mingo.
He leaves to cherish precious memories of him with: his loving wife, Druemia Diggs; children, DeAndre Lanier, Jessy Golfin, Daija Golfin, Alexius Belle-Diggs, Antwain Diggs Jr., Druemarion Diggs, Mianna Diggs; grandchil- dren, Jaizyn, Dior, Eldridge; fa- ther, Eddie Diggs, Sr.; sisters, Veverly Grayson (Marvin), Delilah Perkins; brothers, Carl Johnson (Kasha), Rodney Diggs, Demetrius Baker (Carly); aunts, JoAnn Webster, Loraine Walker, Mamie Bonter; uncle, Author Diggs; nieces, Lakesha Grayson, Gwendolyn Johnson, Octavus Grayson, Larrette Grant, Der- ricka Diggs, Elizabeth Diggs, Renecha Diggs, Demi Baker; nephews, Zachary Grayson, Zakee Grayson, Ernest Nobles, Anthony Nobles, Eddie Diggs, Antonio Diggs, Demetrius Baker, Daylan Baker; mother-in-law, Deborah Pedroso; grandmother- in-law, Edith Johnson; brother- in-laws, Derrick Hudgins (Sheila) and William Whetstone; best friends, Anton Covington, Robert McDonald, Curtis Coving- ton, Joseph Archie Jr.; host of other family and friends.
Mr. Antwain Diggs was born on February 21, 1980, to the parentage of Mr. Eddie Diggs, Sr., and Mrs. Hattie Lee Diggs, in Tampa.
He attended Hillsborough County Schools and went into adulthood spending quality time with his family until he met the love of his life at 23 and they began to build their life and fam- ily together until God called him home.
Antwain enjoyed in his life spending time with his family, fishing, cooking, coaching foot- ball, making clothes for his daughter, boating, and grilling, affectionately known as the grill master.
There will be viewing Friday, August 9, 2019, from 5-8 P. M., with the family present to receive friendsfrom7–8P.M,atWil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 1:45 p. m., Saturday for the service.
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MRS. HORTENSE JONES JACOBS
Mrs. Hortense Jones Jacobs answered the call of her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 26, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa at 11 a.
m. She was born in Tampa, Florida on February 12, 1958 to the late Clarence Jones, Sr. and Viola Jones Alexander.
Mrs. Jacobs was preceded in death by: her brothers, Jerome Jones and Clarence Jones, Jr.; sis- ter, Teresa Jones Green; and nephew, Tavares Jones.
Mrs. Hortense Jones Jacobs leaves to cherish precious memo- ries of her with: husband, Toney Jacobs; two daughters, Alicia (Myron) Williams and Chemere Wilson; nine grandchildren, Rashawn Hill, Jazmen Bethea, Markeeb Smith, Jaiden Bethea, Asyia Wilson, Ronnie Murray, III, Roshay Murray, Roquan Murray and Antonio Williams; two sisters, Edith (Willie) Wimbush and Lu- cille Jones; one brother, Claude (Vandrlyn) Jones; two uncles, Freddie Johnson and Bennie John- son, Sr.; one aunt, Claudine King; four nephews, Keith (Sandy) Mc- Claurin, Clarence Jones, II, George Williams and Brent Darius Mc- Claurin; four nieces, Kaysee Mc- Claurin, Keirra McClaurin, Samantha Jones and Sirone Sta- ton; special cousin, Tina Johnson; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins; two god-daughters, Tara Johnson and Shawnte Young; like a sister, Linda Jackson; special and devoted friends, Ilona Young and Ida Moore; and other relatives and
friends.“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. JACQUELYN JOANN JOHNSON
We are saddened to report the death of Mrs. Jacquelyn Joann Johnson. Her Life Celebration will be held at 2 p. m. on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Mt. Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4902 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida, Senior Pastor Curtis B. Crider, with Pastor Pierre Fran- cois, officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Jacquelyn was born to Lucy Washington and Logan Sanders on January 23, 1938 in Lakeland, Florida. She attended Rochelle High School, where she played softball, basketball and was a cheerleader. She later met and married the late Eugene “Mail- man” Johnson. Mrs. Johnson worked and retired from GTE after thirty-plus years of service. Jackie was an avid reader, en- joyed baking, shopping, and watching basketball. Jacquelyn was a former member of St. Luke A. M. E. Church. She later joined and got baptized at Mt. Calvary SDA Church.
Mrs. Jacquelyn Joann John- son is survived by: her children, Daryl, Eugene (Skip) and Danita.
Jackie’s grandchildren are: Ashli, Alex, Monique, Max, Brianna; and great- granddaugh- ter, Amari; and son-in-law, Ter-
rell Bass.
In passing, Jackie is also sur-
vived by: siblings, Gregory Williams, Betty Walker, Burnetta Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Duane Johnson, Toni Tucker, Taryn Washington and Valda Washing- ton; long-time friends, Faye Hen- ley, Ann Sullivan, Gertrude Sheals, Jeanette Woods and many family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, August 9, 2019, at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa,from5–8p.m.,witha wakefrom6–7p.m.inthe chapel.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Sunday at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ISAAC POWELL
Homegoing Celebration Service for Mr. Isaac Powell, who passed on July 16, 2019, in Man- hattan, New York, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 11 a. m. at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, 8119 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa, with Pastor Eugene Garnett, Sr., offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Isaac Powell was born in Tampa, on April 29, 1937 to the parentage of Eddie Powell and Beulah Mae Powell. He gradu- ated from Middleton High School, where he played baseball and was a member of the March- ing Band. Mr. Powell was an em- ployee with the State of New York.
Isaac leaves to cherish pre- cious memories of him with his loving and devoted family: sister, Beulah Mae James; brothers, Freddie Lee Powell, Nathaniel Powell, Warren Powell (Angela) and Raymond Powell (Gwen- dolyn); nieces, Barbara James, Paulette Palmer, Rosalyn James and Vickie Pittman; nephews, Turhan Johnson and Robbie James; great aunts, Lenora Thornton (Alphonso), Cynthia Patricia Walker (John) and Annie Lee Powell; cousins, Paula Deloch (Sidney), Marchell Palmer, Victoria Pittman, Sierra Giffen, Cazlyn James, Turhan Johnson, Darrance Johnson (Marlene), Jonathan Johnson, Robbie James, Jr., Brenda Allen, Ashley Powell, Diana Powell, Theresa Mitchell, Natalie Powell, Kimberly Powell,
April Powell, Felix Powell and family, Eddie D. Powell and family; special family members, Darrick Andrews, Sr. (Marie), Sandra Nellon, Derrick An- drews, Jr., Derrick Andrews and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 9, 2019, from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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