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Funerals
HARMON
MR. FLETCHER (‘FLET,’ AKA ‘UNCLE FLET’) CRAWFORD
A Homegoing service for Fletcher Crawford, who passed away March 2, 2020, will be held Satur- day, March 14, 2020, 11 A. M. at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4225 W. Palmetto St., Tampa, FL 33607, Rev. A. W. Greene, Pastor, Elder Dominic Watkins, officiating. Interment at Florida National Ceme- tery, Bushnell, FL, on Monday, March 16, 10 A. M.
Fletcher was born August 10, 1961 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Deac. Noble and Mother Callie Crawford. He converted at an early; became a member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. Fletcher resided in Tampa and graduated from King High School, where he played football. He worked for Big
John’s Alabama Bar-b-que many years. Fletcher was a Desert Storm Veteran of U. S. Army. He loved peo- ple and never met a stranger; was al- ways full of life! He loved barbecuing, cracking jokes and hav- ing a good time. His pride and joy were cooking and family. If you needed help Flet was always avail- able!
Fletcher was preceded in death by: his father, Deac. Noble Crawford, Sr.; brothers: Larry Crawford and Paul Crawford; sister, Clauzella Crawford.
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries: loving and devoted mother, Mother Callie Crawford; 2 sisters, Martha (James) Stevens and Arie Davis; 3 brothers: Noble (Mae) Craw- ford, Jr., Robert (Mary) Crawford, Sr. and Cassius (April) Crawford; nieces: Carol M. (Jeffrey), Crystal G. (Roger), Paula W. (Pastor Dominic), Pastor Sylvia C., Niya B. (Sherman), Rasheeda; nephews: Anthony C., Reggie S. (Barbara), Min. Robert C. (Bettie), Andre C., Robert C., Jr., Michael C., Winston D. Jr., Jackson C., Antonio S., Noble C., III (Elkey); aunt: Timothy Stephens; special cousins: Byron Stephens, Fred Stephens, Marie (Rev. Donald) White, Andrew (Pam) Tarver; a host of great nieces and nephews, great- grand nieces and nephews; god- brothers and sisters, Mello Ville Neighborhood and friends.
Visitation is this Friday at North- side M. B. Church, 5706 N. 40th St., from5to7P.M.
Family and friends will assemble for the processional at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Garden, Saturday 10:45 A. M.
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MR. FELIX ANTHONY BENNETT
Homegoing Services for Mr. Felix A. Bennett, who passed away Febru- ary 13, 2020, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10 A. M. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa Florida 33610. Pastor Linzel Carty, Life Changing Tabernacle, offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa.
Mr. Felix A. Bennett was born April 17, 1963 in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. In his earlier years, at the age of 23, he made the decision to move to Florida for a better life. Growing up poor and limited in edu- cation, he wanted something much better. During his time here in Florida he worked really hard and made life here and he had a daughter.
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries: a loving daughter, Aaliyah Ben- nett, 24; a grandson Fredrick Cherenfant, III, 9 months; two de- voted sisters; and four devoted broth- ers; a host of nieces, nephews and loyal friends more like family.
Visitation will be held at Harmon Funeral Home this Friday, from 5 to 7P.M.
Family and friends are asked to assemble for the processional Satur- day at 9:45 A. M. at Harmon Funeral Home Chapel.
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MR. JARVIS JULIUS JENKINS (A.K.A DJ SLICE)
Celebration of Life for Jarvis Jenkins, who ascended on February 5, 2020, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1 P. M. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, with Minister John Pierce, presiding. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa.
Mr. Jarvis Jenkins was born De- cember 15, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York to Geraldine Washington. After a few years of living in New York, they relocated to Florida and eventually settled in Tampa. He attended Tampa Bay Tech and also during his prime, he hosted parties and events by DJ’ing , DJ Slice to be exact. He was best known for rocking out the parties and a beast on the turntable. Jay also ventured off into owning an online local radio station (Big Jay Radio) and Xclusive Jams.
He later chose a career in truck driving, he took pride in his Class A li- cense by always joking about it. The best way to describe him is a loving family man and a gentle mentor.
He leaves behind: his wife and partner of 30 plus years, Dionne Jenkins; 3 daughters: Kendra, Jarisia, and Ebonique Jenkins; granddaughter, Simara Booker; also a loving mother, Geraldine Washing- ton; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Gard- ner; along with 4 brothers, Gerald, Dwane, Demetrius and Gregory; 6 sis- ters-in-law, and 4 brothers-in-law; and host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be hosting the ceremony at the chapel. We all love him dearly and you can come and show love, too.
Visitation at Harmon Funeral Home this Friday, from 5 to 7 P. M.
Family and friends will assemble for the processional Saturday, 12:45 at the funeral home.
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MR. DARRELL KARL WILLIAMS
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darrell Karl Williams, who passed away February 29, 2020, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 11 A. M. at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, Inc., 3910 W. Laurel St., Tampa, FL 33607, with Reverend Dwayne Sanders, Pastor, officiating, with Emeritus Pastor W. Z. Bowers.
Darrell was born to Warren King Williams and Gloria Sims Williams on April 21, 1971. He was a native resident of Tampa, FL. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Warren King Williams, Sr.; grandfathers, Henry T. Williams and Ernest Sims.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his loving mother, Ms. Gloria Williams; brother, Warren Williams, Jr. and wife, Stephanie; 3 nephews: Warren Williams, III, and wife, Ashley, Demetrious Williams, and Mel Williams; 1 niece, LaKingya Williams; grandmother, Eddie M. Williams; his loving Nana Delores Sims; 2 great nieces, Ava Isom, Aubriela Williams; 5 uncles: Wayne Sims, and wife, Jerry, Barry Sims, and wife, Angie, Ernest Sims, and wife, Alice, Cecil Sims, and wife, Terry, and Herbert Williams; 4 aunts: Elouise Dupree, Nancy John- son, Lisa Jones, and husband, Everett, and Nita; special cousin, Gregory Williams and wife, Shan- non, and special friends, Diane Reeves and Mrs. Elvaline, and a host of sorrowing aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
There will be a viewing 10 A. M. until time of service. Family and friends are to meet at church 10:45 A. M. for line-up.
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