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Funerals/Memoriams/Card Of Thanks
WILSON
IN MEMORY OF
KEITH R. BATCHELOR, SR. April 27, 1957 —
January 18, 2018
It has been two years since God called you home with Him. We miss you and think of you daily.
Mother, Barbara B. John- son and family; Keith, Jr., and family; and niece, Jesyca Giles.
MRS. BARBARA JEAN BUIE
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Barbara Jean Buie will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2 p. m. at Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Apos- tle Mark T. Jones, Sr., Pastor, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins of Exciting Faith Alive, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Barbara J. Buie was born April 7, 1947 in Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida to the late Sylvester and Johnnie Mae Lundy, and was raised by her grandmother, the late Lily Lundy in Tampa. She attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from Middleton Sen- ior High School.
Barbara started her career as a Social Worker with Hillsborough County and later went on to work for the Hillsborough County Public School System at Lockhart Elemen- tary School, prior to her retiring. After retiring she went to work for Wilson Funeral Home part time as a Lady Attendant.
Mrs. Buie was a woman who loved her children, grandchildren and down bottom. She took pride in feeding the homeless and serving families on Friday nights at Wilson Funeral Home. Barbara was a re- spected woman in the community be- cause of her straight forwardness, compassion and understanding. She also loved travelling with her family, especially riding passenger side with her daughter, Amber.
Barbara was preceded in death by: her husband, Johnny Buie; sons, Sean Reed, James Davis and Jonathan Buie; grandchildren, Jonathan Chaney, Jerrell Jolly and Pyper Buie; brothers, James Lundy and Hardy Lundy.
Barbara Jean Buie leaves to cher- ish precious memories of her with: sons, James, David, Hardy, Jarriett, Jevario, Harvelio, Reginald; daugh- ters, Marian, Lily, Johnneshia, Amber and Marcia; daughters-in-law, Melody, Sandra and Raiza; brothers, Sylvester Lundy, Valdosta Lundy and George Parks; sister, Lillie Lundy; over 90 grandchildren and great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren. Special honorary sisters, Patricia Miller, Jessie Williams and Ethel Mae McGill; special cousin, Shelia Pal- more; special brother-in-law, Carnell Buie, Sr.; extended families: Jolly, Robinson, Buie, Lundy, Hendrix, Reed, Coleman Granberry (Moore).
There will be a viewing on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, Florida from 5 – 8 p. m., with the family present from 7 – 8 p. m. to receive friends.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approxi- mately 1:45 p.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. ALMA R. MCNEAL HARRIS
A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Alma R. (McNeal) Harris, who passed away on January 6, 2020, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 11 a. m. at Peace Progressive M. B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Bishop Sylvester Robinson, Senior Pastor, Officiat- ing/Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610.
Mrs. Alma R. (McNeal) Harris was born on November 4th 1933 to the late Mr. Henry McNeal, Sr. and Mrs. Atline McNeal in Tampa, Florida. She was educated in the Public Schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of a local high school. She was Store Manager at Lerner’s Department store and retired in the early ’90s.
She was joined in holy matri- mony to Leonard Harris.
In her early 20s she began her Christian journey with Jesus Christ. She joined Peace Progres- sive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend J. C. Goins and she was a member of several ministries. She served faithfully at Peace until her health began to fail.
Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by: parents, Henry and At- line McNeal; siblings, Shirley Ann Bronson, Maxine Clardy, Jerry Mc- Neal, Henry McNeal, Jr., Albert McNeal, Charles V. McNeal; grand- son, Gregory Parks; nephews, Ronald Baker, Albert Perry, Jr.; nieces, Margie Baker and Adeline Baker; great grandson, Davion Joyner.
She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with: her chil- dren, Rev. Robert (Sylvia) Glass, Jr., Lavonne Gaynor, Sherra Killins and Maxine Graham; 12 grandchildren, Rev. CJ Gooden, Le- Andra Padgett, Amber Bostick, Sherraine Glass, Bobby (Lisa) Lat- timore, Jr., David Joyner, Jr., An- tonio Joyner, Alicia Wilson, Sandrea Wilson, Tracee (Lorenzo) Ashley, Joe (Gina) Campbell and Candice Campbell; a host of great grandchildren, great- great-grand- children and great- great-great grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie McNeal and Audrey Myles; niece, Mr. and Mrs. Ernestine Comer; like a daughter Rosita Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews. Alma will al- ways be loved and her memories will be cherished forever.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 17, 2020, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 5 – 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 7 – 8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. EARL ROBINSON
Mr. Earl Robinson was born on May 13, 1927, in Plant City, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Druther Robinson, Sr., and
Rosa Robinson, as well as all of his known siblings.
He is survived by 3 adult daughters and four sons, a number of grand-
children, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Sadly, he had few close relationships with friends and relatives. He
was an Army WWII Veteran, obtaining the rank of PFC.
One of his very few specific last wishes was to establish a scholarship fund honoring his mother, Mrs. Rosa Robinson, and his older brother,
William C. Robinson.
He departed this life in the hospital on 9/24/2019, in Albany, New
York.
Two Memorial Services will be held. The first will be in Troy, New
York on 1/20/2020 from noon to 3:45 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn. The second will commence at the home of Mrs. Jo Ann Cox, in Plant City, FL, on 1/22/2020, at 11 a. m., at 5314 South Smith Ryals Road, 33567.
CARD OF THANKS
RUDOLPH BELL
The family of Mr. Rudolph Bell expresses many thanks to the members of Greater Mt. Carmel A. M. E. Church, the nurses and caregivers of LifePath Hospice and friends who assisted in providing care, comfort and sympathy.
Your love, kindness, and thoughtfulness has been deeply appreciated.
IN LOVING MEMORY
GEORGIA MAE LINDSEY Sunrise: July 27, 1926 Sunset: January 18, 2012
Mother,
You left us such precious memories that always fill our hearts. We miss you every day, but especially this time of year. Although you are not here with us, you remain in our hearts forever. We will always love you and will never forget you.
Maxine, Virginia, Loretta, Bobbie, Helen, Carolyn, all your grandchildren, and loved ones.
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