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Funerals
WILSON
MR. JOHNIE ‘LIL MAN’ HUNTER, JR.
A Homegoing celebration for Mr. Johnie “Lil Man” Hunter, Jr., who passed on July 31, 2021, will be held on Satur- day, August 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Kirk Bogen, Of- ficiating with Rev. Jacquelyn Bogen, Eulogist.
Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Johnie “Lil Man” Hunter, Jr., was born on April 24, 1989, in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage of Johnie Hunter, Sr., and Debra Hunter. He was a stu- dent at Blake High School.
Johnie had a passion for life, love, family, music and above all God. He enjoyed spending time writing music, reading his Bible and most of all taking pictures of his beautiful daughters. Johnie was known for being a fun-loving and very generous in- dividual. He would give his last to anyone he felt was in need more than him. Johnie’s love for people, music, and the Tampa Bay area allowed him to see and experience many different walks of life and he enjoyed lis- tening to the stories of other’s lives.
His outgoing personality led him to his beautiful wife, Stephanie, in 2016 and together
they built a lovely family of five. Johnie loved to spend quality time with his wife and daugh- ters, usually going to the park or to the beach, where he was guar- anteed to take plenty of pictures. Johnie had a true talent writing music and rapping, he aspired to one day share his musical tal- ents with the world. True to his Tampa Bay roots, he was a Tampa sports fan and loved all of the native teams, but he was a true Bucs fan.
Johnie Hunter was preceded in death by: his grandmothers, Ella Hunter, Florence Bess and cousin Kelly Stacy.
Fond and beautiful memo- ries will be cherished in the hearts of his loving wife, Stephanie Hunter; 4 daughters, Jaleah Brianna Sheperd, Bri- anna Janiyah Hunter, Bianca Janae Elaine Hunter, Bailey Janelle Hunter; mother, Debra Hunter; fathers, Johnie Jerome Hunter and Willie Russ; grand- mother, Peggy Russ; 6 brothers, Deonte Hunter, Jason Russ, Jarvis Russ, Nahkee Selser, Tor- rie Williams, and Jeremiah Hunter; 6 sisters, Kesha Hunter, Ebony Hunter, Davenia Hunter, Ashanti Russ, Latoya Russ, and Mya Russ; uncles, Ronnie Jenk- ins and Willie Hunter; aunts, Debbie Bess, Jackie Hunter, Twand Russ, Helen Russ, Tonya Simmons, Monique Murphy, Laura Lee; nieces, Cionse Till- man, Sha’Riah Lyles, Rihanna Hunter, Ra’Niyla Hunter; nephews, Damian Judge, Cam- ron Crawford, Cincere Hunter, Carter Hunter; and a host of cousins, other family members, friends, and loving in-laws.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3:00 -8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our vis- itation hours.
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MRS. GLORIA ANN MILLER-MOORE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gloria Ann Miller Moore, who passed on July 25, 2021, will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, Officiating. Interment will fol- low at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Gloria Ann Miller- Moore was born in Tampa, Florida, on June 27, 1969. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, spending time with her grandchildren and being on the phone with Courtney.
Mrs. Gloria Ann Miller- Moore was preceded in death by: her mother, Joann Perkins Miller; father, Matt Miller; god- son, Leroy O’Neal; aunts, Catherine (Brooks), Campbell, Irene Miller, Mary Ann Lee Messer; uncles, Willie J. Brooks, W.C. Brooks and Robert Perkins.
She leaves behind to cherish fond memories of her with: hus- band, Eddie Lee Moore, Sr.; 6 loving children, John Wright (Jennifer), Anita Wright, Ed- disha Moore (Daestani), Eddie Moore, Jr., (Catheryne), E’lexus Moore and Juwan Moore (Ari- ana); 5 grandchildren, King and Prince Bell, Kimneisha and Jah- mir Wright and Ta’rez (Bubba) Moore; 6 sisters, Debra Miller (Steve), Trenise Miller (Anto- nio), Courtney Miller-Gay (Andy), Dareka Smokes, Jackina Brooks (Edward) and Deborah Brooks (Sha’kandra); 1 brother, Muraice Perkins (Ursula) all of Tampa, FL; 1 nephew/ grand- child, Andy Gay, Jr.; 9 nieces; 14 nephews; 2 aunts, Blanchie Williams (Tony) and Sarah Williams (Thomas); 2 uncles, L.C. Brooks and Wallace Brooks (Patricia); special friend, Tracy Jackson (Niecy) and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Wil- son Funeral Home from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our vis- itation hours.
PER THE FAMILY REQUEST MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE VIEWING AND SERVICE. ALSO PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES.
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MR. ANTHONY HAROLD JOHNSON, SR.
A Service Celebrating the Life of Anthony Harold John- son, Sr., who passed on August 1, 2021, will be held on Saturday August 14, 2021, at 12 noon at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, Offici- ating. Interment will be held on Monday August 16, 2021, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with Military Honors conducted by the U. S. Army Honor Guards.
Mr. Anthony Harold John- son, Sr., was born on October 10, 1958, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Larry Johnson and Nancy Simmons Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Truck Driver for an Auction Company.
Mr. Johnson served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge for his service.
Mr. Johnson made it his duty to raise his kids after the passing of his love, Margaret Stephanie Priester.
Cherishing memories of him are: his four sons, Anthony Johnson, Jr., An’quan Johnson, Nathaniel T. Williams and Isembe Priester; three daugh- ters, An’tanique Johnson, De- onna Branton and Deanna Bulmer; one grandson, Raymere Peacock; two brothers, Fred Sut- ton and Punch Johnson; two sis- ters, Clementine Dawkins and Mary Love; nine nieces, Carla Dawkins-Plato (Donald), Shalonda Love, Michelle Love, Denise Love, Michelle Love, Marvette Wright, Valerie Wat- son, Tanya Watson, Dionne Sut- ton; five nephews, Billy Dawkins, Nathaniel Love (Shirley), Darryl Sutton, Rodney Sutton and Ernest Preshae; spe- cial cousins, Leanna Gant (James), Lisa Woodard, Essie Palmer and a host of other fam- ily members and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our vis- itation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. VICTORIA WEEMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Victoria Weems, who passed on August 7, 2021, will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at New Rising Star Ministries, 1509 E. North Bay Street, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Otis Cooper, of- ficiating. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida.
Ms. Victoria Weems was born November 15, 1954, in Plant City, Florida, to the parentage of Jerline and Willie Weems, Sr.
Victoria was raised in Pal- metto, Florida, as a child and through her young adult years.
As a child she loved to dance and in her younger adult years, she enjoyed working along with her father driving big rigs.
Ms. Weems graduated from East Bay High School (Riverview, Florida). Victoria was a loving generous person and would help anyone in need regardless of situation.
Victoria was preceded in death by: her father, Willie Weems, Sr.; brother, Eddie Comer; sister, Georgia Mae Johnson, and sister-in-law, Wilma J. Weems.
Victoria leaves to mourn her passing daughter, Shantell Watson; son Brian Watson; ex- tended children, Rodney Wat- son (Laronna), Yolonda Watson, Hansel Watson (Jenise) and Athenia Watson- Clark, (Christopher); 5 grand- children, Toniqua Henry, T’quana Matthews, Davvin Robinson, Brian Watson, Jr., and Brianna Watson; mother, Jerline Weems; siblings, Lillie Mae Waiters, Willie Weems, Jr., and Carolyn Weems; 13 nieces and nephews; 57 great nieces and nephews; long time spouse, Carlos Morris; best friend, Coretta Yahtzee McKay; other devoted friends, Marlet Wright and Lee Smith; godsons, Gregory Wilson, Jr., Jimmy Jones and host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
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