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BROTHER JOSEPH L. ‘PREACHER’ TOOMBS, SR.
Funeral service for Brother Joseph L. Toombs, Sr., who passed on November 2, 2018, will be held on Fri- day, November 9, 2018 at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. W. D. Sims, officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Bubber Toombs and Eva Mae
The Florida Highway Pa- trol is investigating a traffic accident that left a bicyclist dead.
The accident took place on Hillsborough Avenue at the intersection of Harney Road.
According to officials, troopers responded to the scene shortly before 12:30 p.m., Sunday. The investiga- tion revealed that David Keith Cecich, 61, of Wesley Chapel, was traveling east-
bound on E. Hillsborough Avenue in the westbound bi- cycle lane.
Corey Nathan Lucas,
30, of Valrico, was driving a 2013 Dodge. Lucas changed lanes and collided with Ce- cich. Cecich was ejected from the bicycle and was transported to a local hospi- tal. He later died as a result of his injuries.
Charges against Lucas are pending, and the investi- gation is continuing.
Man Arrested For Defrauding Credit Unions
Bicyclist Killed In Traffic Accident
Crime
Toombs; son,
Toombs; sister, Minnie Lee Toombs; brother, L. C. Toombs and former wife, Ireotha Borders.
Mr. Toombs is survived by two of his children, Joseph L. Toombs, Jr., and wife, Anita, and Treotha McCauley and husband, Frank, all of Tampa, Florida; a host of grandchildren; a multiple of great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Jessie B. Toombs of Marianna, FL, Ozella Bell and husband, Ira of Thomasville, GA and Bob- bie Scott of Tampa, Florida; three brothers, Moses Lee Toombs and wife, Alice, Sylvester Toombs, both of Marianna, FL and Floyd Toombs and wife, Shirley of Albany, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; daughter- in-law, Joy Toombs of Hi- nesville, GA; former wife, Mary Toombs of Tampa, and other relatives and friends.
Brother Joseph L. Toombs, Sr. was born on June 12, 1936 in Marianna, Florida to the parentage of Bubber Toombs and Eva Mae Toombs. He was one of nine siblings.
He was united in holy matrimony to Ireotha Bor- ders and to this union three children were born. He later united in holy matrimony to Mary Toombs.
Mr. Toombs retired from the Dobbs House at Tampa International Airport. He was affectionately known as “Preacher” by his family and friends and he was a provider, a caring friend with a generous heart.
There will be a viewing for Mr. Toombs on Friday, No- vember 9, 2018 at Wilson Fu- neral Home from 12 noon to 2 p. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson- funeralhome.com
Ruskin Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
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A 40-year-old man has been indicted for making false statements to defraud credit unions. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison on each charge.
Richard E. Bowe, of Riverview, is facing four counts of making false state- ments to federally insured credit unions. The indictment also notifies Bowe that the United States intends to for- feit $96,184.13, which is al- leged to be the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct.
According to the indict- ment, between January and early March 2015, Bowe sought a number of loans from credit unions. In his loan applications, he falsely indicated that he was em- ployed by the United States Army Contracting Command as a Deputy Inspector Gen- eral, and that he was earning a monthly salary in excess of $14,000.
Bowe also falsified infor- mation about his military service and VA benefits.
DEATH LISTING
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Kenneth James, Tampa Mrs. Helen Shaw, Tampa
HARMON FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Breland R. Louisy, Tampa Mr. Darin Wayne Seago, Tampa
JACKSON FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Annie Harley, Tampa
WILSON FUNERAL HOME
Abed and Meshach Aceus (Infants), Tampa Baby Castillo, Tampa
Ms. Lorelie Esannason, Tampa
Mrs. Rosby McCaskill, Tampa
Mr. Joseph L. Toombs, Sr., Tampa RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Eric L. Jerry, Tampa
Mr. Erbony Lafrance, Tampa
Mrs. Carol Langston, Sarasota
Mr. Wayne Anthony Owens, Sr., Tampa Mr. James Redfern, Miami
A Ruskin man entered a guilty plea in federal court last week. He was charged with one count of wire fraud.
Jeffrey Perry, 56, is fac- ing a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sen- tencing date has not yet been set.
According to the plea agreement, Perry was in- volved in promoting and seeking investors in Life Link Travel, Inc. Perry indicated to investors that Life Link was going to open an online travel club portal and web-
site. He often appealed to in- vestors’ religious beliefs, telling them that their profits from Life Link would allow them to donate to worthy re- ligious charities.
Between 2009 and 2014, Perry promoted this invest- ment opportunity to various investors. Most of the funds came through wire transfers from investors outside of Florida, into Perry’s bank accounts in Florida. The Life Link website and portal never commenced operation, offi- cials said.
Investors were unaware that the large majority of funds that Perry had per- suaded them to “invest” in Life Link actually funded Perry’s gambling and other personal expenses.
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