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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MRS. LORENE TILLMAN
A Graveside Service for Mrs. Lorene Williams Tillman, who passed away on June 1, 2019, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10 a.m., at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa, Florida, with Elder Cornelius Moore, of Hope of Shiloh Community Church, Of- ficiating. Interment will follow.
Mrs. Lorene Williams Till- man was born on November 28, 1927, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Matthew Williams and Elmira Fields Williams. She was a graduate of Middleton High School.
Mrs. Tillman, after 15 years as a Dietician Specialist, re- tired from Tampa General Hos- pital and she was a Homemaker.
Mrs. Lorene Williams Till- man was married to the late Mr. James Elijah Tillman, Sr., a devoted and loving husband, on October 21, 1950. To this union eight (8) children were born.
She was preceded in death by: daughter, Teresa Ann Till- man Williams.
Mrs. Tillman is survived by 4 daughters, Gloria Jean Thompson and husband, Regi- nald Thompson of Lawrenceville, GA, Linda Marie Tillman, of Tampa, Florida, Margie Lorene Howard and husband, Frank Howard, of Tampa, Florida, and Brenda Joyce Harrison and husband, Larry Harrison, of Davenport, FL; 3 sons, Elijah Tillman, Jr., and wife, Sharon Tillman, of Tampa, Florida, Bernard Tillman and wife, Lor- raine Tillman, of Tampa, Florida, and Frederick Tillman and wife, Naomi Tillman, of Tampa, Florida; 8 granddaugh- ters, Sandra Sims, Jessica Howard, Kayla Tillman and Teresa Tillman, all of Tampa, Florida, Melissa Olson, of Wes- ley Chapel, Florida, Latasha Isaac, of Lorton, VA, Tiffany Harrison, of Orlando, Florida, and Aquila Madden, of Kissim- mee, Florida; 4 grandsons, Reginald Thompson, Jr., of Lawrenceville, GA, Bernard Tillman, Jr., Justin Howard, and Brandon Tillman, all of Tampa, Florida; 11 great-grand- children and a host of other rel- atives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 5 p.m. —- 8 p.m., at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street. Friends are asked to as- semble at the cemetery Satur- day at approximately 9:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. OSMOND DILBERT, JR.
MS. ROSETTA WATKINS
A Memorial Service for Ms. Rosetta (Squeaky) Bowser Watkins, who passed on June 2, 2019, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Ernest Boone, officiating.
Ms. Rosetta (Squeaky) Bowser Watkins was born as a twin, on September 26, 1962, to the late Ruby J. Spencer and the late Robert Earl Clorie, Jr., in Miami, Florida.
Rosetta attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Lavoy Ex- ceptional School. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and served the Lord with all her heart.
Rosetta was a faithful volun- teer at Kings Kids Learning & Development Center and the Veterans Hospital both in Tampa, Florida.
Squeaky loved to laugh, dance, encourage and praise the Lord. Rosetta could remember birthdays like no one else. You could count on getting a birthday call and a reminder for all the others who had a birthday.
Rosetta would just call to give you a word of encouragement. She will always be remembered for how she loved her family and people. In her own words, “We are going to be alright, God loves us.”
She leaves to mourn: her daughter, Karena Bowser; 2 sis- ters, Crystal Judkins and her de- voted twin, Loretta Bowser; 2 brothers, Homer Bryant, Jr., (Sophie) and Paul Bryan, Sr; 1st cousins, Earl Harris, Sr., (Sherma), Reginald Harris, and Rosalyn Harris Freeman; 2nd cousins, Earl Harris, Ill, Adrian Miller and family, Tamika Miller and family; a host of nephews, nieces, grand nephews and great nieces, along with Bertha Melvin and family, Hiawatha and fam- ily; godmother, Agee; special friend, Rudy; a host of extended family and friends including, Elizabeth Means and the Staff at Excel Rehabilitation Center.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
STONE
MR. RAY ANTWAN NATHAN
A Homegoing Celebration is planned for Mr. Ray Antwan Nathan, who passed away at home on Monday, May 27, 2019, to be with the Lord. The Service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Stone’s Memorial Chapel.
The Eulogy will be conducted by Rev. Ray Johnson.
Ray leaves to cherish his loving memories: one son, Amari Shakir Bakari; three daughters, Amirah Imani Raekwon, Ayana Fayola (mother, Ivory Allen), and Raya Zahirh Nathan (mother, Keisha Denson); love of his life, mother, Lorne Nathan (Von); father, Ty- rone Williams; two sisters, Shawanda Johnson and Satora Nathan; one brother, Mallard Brown (Nuke); like a brother, John Dorleon (Wedner); four nephews, Jordon Cole, Jalen Cole, Mikerius Staten, and Demetryc Eddie; two nieces, Jae’ona Cole and Zaring Flowers; godfather, Lazaro Brita; best friend, Anton Brown (Tic); and a host of other surrounding relatives and friends. Poem
No farewell words
Were spoken
No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it
and only God knows why
Remains for Ray Antwan Nathan will lie in state, 2 p.m., at Stone’s Memorial Chapel. Services entrusted to Stone’s Memorial Fu- neral Parlor, 5016 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33610; (813) 237-1134.
“A Fannie B. Stone Traditional Funeral Service”
FAMILY NOTICE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Osmond Kenneth Dil- bert, Jr., who received his wings on May 29, 2019, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2 p.m. at St. John Progressive Mission- ary Baptist Church, 2504 Chipco Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Osmond Kenneth Dil- bert, Jr., (Kenny Bo or Oz) was born on February 26, 1983, to the late Osmond Kenneth Dil- bert, Sr., and his devoted mother, Cathy Norman Dilbert, in Tampa, Florida.
He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Riverview High School, Class of 2002.
Kenny, was a member of the 22nd Street Chess Team, he worked odd jobs such as being a floor technician, dish washer and a construction laborer.
Kenny was a member of St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
He traveled to multiple states competing in Chess Tour- naments, where he received multiple trophies and awards. Kenny also loved to cook and al- though he didn’t attend a cook- ing school, he could throw down in the kitchen like a five star Chef. Some of his hobbies in- cluded fishing, listening to music, working out, bowling and most importantly just hanging out with family.
Kenny is survived by: his mother, Cathy Norman Dilbert (Alphy King); sister, Kristian Gaynor; brother, Nicholas Dil- bert; nieces, Jaszmine Gaynor, Nylah Dilbert, and Arieauna Gaynor; his only nephew, Julian Gaynor; aunts, Rochelle Gowins and Mary Ann Strange; brother- in-law, Gerald Gaynor, Jr., spe- cial family friends, Shayna Smith and Tamiko Baker Brown; a host of other sorrow- ing family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 1:45 p.m., Saturday, for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. SOHN GRIFFIN, SR.
A Celebration of Life Memo- rial Service for Mr. Sohn Grif- fin, Sr., will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10 a. m. at Cen- ter for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, Florida 33610, with Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr., Pastor.
Mr. Sohn Griffin, Sr., was born October 11, 1972, and went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2019. He was born to Joseph, Sr. and Frances Griffin in Tampa, Florida. Sohn was re- siding in San Antonio, Texas during the time of his passing.
Educated in the schools in Hillsborough County, Sohn graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School. After high school, he completed train- ing at Erwin Technical College. Later, Sohn attended Truck Driving School and became a Professional Truck Driver. Sohn accepted Christ at an early age. He was currently a member of New Life Christian Church in San Antonio, Texas.
Sohn leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Shuntae Griffin; his children, Tavishia L. Griffin, Shonecia E. Griffin, Amiracle Zariah Griffin, Sohn Griffin, Jr., Savier Lee Griffin, and Shemar Israel Griffin; par- ents, Joseph, Sr. and Frances Griffin; siblings and in-laws, Joseph, Jr. and Jomesha Grif- fin, Caroline (Griffin) and Alphonse Stewart, and a host of relatives and friends.
REMEMBERING YOU
ADELINE V. BAKER 6/27/1963 — 6/7/2016
Baby, it’s been 6 years today since the Lord called you home to stay. You are now in heaven above with Him and the others you love.
We all miss you so much and love you more. Love always and forever, Mom and family.
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