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GUDES
MS. WILLIE DEAN BUSH
Homegoing Graveside Serv- ice will be held for Ms. Willie Dean Bush on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 9 a.,m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, with Pastor Charles Thornton, officiating.
Ms. Willie Dean Bush passed away on March 7, 2021.
Ms. Willie Dean Bush was born November 28, 1956 in Eu- faula, Alabama to the parentage of Dovie Lee Jackson and Curtis C. Jackson, Sr. She attended the Public Schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from Bran- don High School, Class of 1974. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a mother to any and every child that needed her. She loved to cook and would feed the world if she could.
In April, 2006 she received the Lord as her personal Savior. She was an obedient servant and member of Riverhills Church of God.
Ms. Bush was preceded in death by: her parents, Mr. Curtis C. Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Dovie Lee Jackson; beloved daughter, Jacquita Bush; beloved sisters, Cheryl Jackson and Evelyn Jack- son; and beloved brother, Curtis C. Jackson, Jr.
She leaves to celebrate her life and memories, a devoted sis- ter, Betty Jackson, who was by her side day and night. Mrs. Willie Dean also leaves behind sisters, Brenda Jackson, Sandra Jackson and Jackie Jackson; brothers, Douglas Williams, Bobby Jackson and Curtis M. Jackson; children, Lakeisha Collins (Marcus); Lateisha Bush and Ronnie Bush (Aisha); 11 grandchildren and 1 great grand; best friend, Ron Bush; loving stepchildren; loving god- children; a host of nieces, nephews, and longtime friends.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Sat- urday, March 13th at 8:45 a. m. for the service. Services will fol- low the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required.
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MR. CURTIS R. WHEELER
A Graveside Service for Mr. Curtis R. Wheeler will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 10 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 East Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. Apostle An- drew Holder, officiating.
Mr. Curtis R. Wheeler (aka as Playa and Champ), was born on May 1, 1962 in Asheville, North Carolina, to Wade Wheeler and Lucille Dalton. Curtis grew up in Asheville, NC where he attended the Public Schools of Buncombe County and was a graduate of Charles D. Owen High School, Class of 1980. Curtis was em- ployed by Bucks Pool Service where did pool construction, and he enjoyed football and boating. Anyone that knew him knows he loved milk and would drink a gal- lon everyday. Curtis was good with his hands and there was nothing that he wasn’t able to fix. He helped everyone in the com- munity by fixing maintenance problems far cheaper than the av- erage cost and often took on dif- ficult tasks willingly and openheartedly. He was a people person, the life of the party and would communicate with any- one. Curtis was a devoted hus- band, son, and a loyal friend to all.
Mr. Curtis R. Wheeler, 58, departed this life on February 26, 2021 and he was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Wade Wheeler and maternal grand- mother and grandfather.
He leaves to mourn his pass- ing and cherish memories of him with: his devoted wife, Angela Carmickal Wheeler; Shanetria Carmickal, Sylvester Carmickal, IV; grandchildren, Isaiah Se- merene, Jur-Nee Carmickal and Prince Carmickal; surviving and missed by mother, Lucille Dalton (Terry); brother, Ronnie Wheeler (Sissy), brother-in-law, Rodney Hicks (Sonia); sisters, Angelica Williams (Tidmarsh) and Shantel Harper (Dontae); nephew, Chris Wheeler (Natalee); close friends who were like brothers, Robert Dudley, Willie B. Jenkins; other friends, Marvin Moss, James Grady, Guss Anderson, Robert Laverette; Ron Knight, Victor Maholir, James Nickell, Paul Seguin; Deniece Evans, Evette Knox, Rhonda Ponder; many co- workers and a host of other sor- rowing relatives. Unfortunately we couldn’t name them all, but know that you were loved and ap- preciated.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Fri- day, March 12th at 9:45 a. m. for the service. Services will follow CDC Guidelines.
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HARMON
MS. GENIETHA ELOYCE CHESTNUT
A Memorial Service in cele- bration of the life of Ms. Geni- etha Eloyce Chestnut, who passed away March 1, 2021, will be held 2 P.M., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Antonio Owens.
Genietha was born in Or- lando, Florida, November 11, 1954, to Leroy and Mary Lee Chestnut. She was one of seven amazing gifts blessed to their parents.
Genietha moved to Tampa and was educated in the Hills- borough County Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Brandon High School. She was employed at the University of South Florida and Walmart and was not afraid of hard work.
She was preceded in death by: many family members, her son, Darius Chestnut; parents, Leroy and Mary Lee Chestnut; sister, Marcia Watkins; broth- ers, Reginald D. Chestnut, An- thony G. Chestnut, Melvin L Chestnut, and David E. Chest- nut; aunts and uncles, Leroy and Lillian Harris, Joseph Rivers, Rev. Jimmie L. Rivers, and Ella Mae Akins.
Genietha’s beautiful, loving spirit will be missed by those that loved and cherished her and is survived by her children, Jermeleo Chestnut and Mariah Chestnut; grandchildren, Sum- mer Crosby, Carlina Abraham and Jehlin Amir Chestnut; god- children, Michael Henry, Shannkeria Thomas, Nikeria Thomas and Benard Meteye; sis- ter, Gretta Chestnut; nieces and nephews: Caratanya Stone, Tiana Boone, Shannon Moncri- ffe, and Josh Moncriffe; aunt, Maggie L. Ashley; cousins: Ray Ashley (Mary), Linda Johnson (Stefhan), Wendell Ashley (Lille), Ronnie Ashley (Vanessa), Lydia Ashley, and Regina Ashley; Best Friends, Laura Thomas and Wanita Nor- ris, and a host of other loving family and friends.
Family and friends will as- semble at the funeral home for the processional Saturday at 1:45 P.M.
Masked and social distanc- ing are required as directed by the CDC safety guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation.
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MR. JESSIE ROE COBB, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration at Graveside for Mr. Jessie Roe Cobb, Sr., who passed away March 6, 2021, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021. at Rest Haven Memorial Park 4615 East Hanna Avenue. Tampa, FL 33610, with Apostle Otis Cooper, Jr., Officiating.
Mr. Jessie R. Cobb, Sr., was born November 5, 1934, in Tifton, GA.
Mr. Cobb devoted his life to Christ at a young age. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board and assisted with upcom- ing deaconess and faith trustee.
He was preceded in death by: Leila Mae Cobb and Beatrice Cobb; son, Ricky Cobb; and sis- ter, Glossy Taylor.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, sons, Jessie Lee Cobb, Detroit, Melvin Cobb, Tampa, and Anthony Cobb, Tampa; daughters, Rose- mary Cobb, Tampa, Janice Cobb, Rhodes, Brett Rhodes, Tampa; stepdaughter, Kaye S. Hanker- son, Tampa; grandchildren, Alan Cobb, Ronnie Cobb, Dom- inque Cobb, Melvin Cobb, Jr., Keysie Cobb, Patrick Lindsey, Savannah Lindsey, Kenneth Jackson, Herman Brown, Ebony Floyd, Shanice Floyd, along with a host of other grandchildren.
CDC guidelines require so- cial distancing and a mask facial covering must be worn at all times during attendance.
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MR. DAVID LEE FLEMING
A Homegoing Celebration in loving memory of David Lee Flem- ing, who passed away March 4, 2021, will be held 11 A.M., Satur- day, March 13, 2021, at Jesus Church Ministries, 2716 North 34th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33605, with Archbishop Clarence Davis, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513.
David Lee Fleming was born on December 23, 1940, in Lake City, Florida to the late Deacon E. B. Fleming and Missionary Lille Mae Turner Fleming.
David was educated in the pub- lic school system of Columbia County. He was an active member of the United States Army and re- ceived an honorable discharge after nine years of service.
David received Christ and was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Moss at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Lake City, Florida. He was a faithful member until he re- located to Tampa, Florida.
David was gifted by God as an auto mechanic, where he helped countless people through various acts of kindness. He was known for having a generous spirit, though he didn’t broadcast his charitable deeds.
David attended various churches until most recently be- coming a faithful member of Pow- erhouse Ministries International under the leadership of Terrence A. Fleming, where he rededicated his life to Christ and was a beloved member.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: a devoted wife, Gloria Ro- lack-Fleming, Tampa; daughters Lanetta Fleming-Williams, Tampa, Davion Rolack, Kentucky; Jocelyn Lester, Tampa; 3 grandchildren, Lauren Key, Decari Fleming- George, and Demarcos Fleming, Tampa; 1 brother, Lewis Fleming, Tampa; 6 sisters, Rachel McCarter, Tampa; Lillie Scippio, Tampa; Joyce Tucker-Steele (Newton), Seffner; Janie Pearson (Harold), Maryland; Rosa Fleming, Tampa; Naomi Fleming-George (Eddie), Tampa; 5 sisters-in-law, Doretha Carson (Rufus), Tuskegee AL; Dr. Reva L. Reed, Atlanta, GA; Shirley Clark Coleman, Haines City FL; Para Lee Harris, Haines, City, FL; 1 brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Wash- ington, (Mary) Pensacola, FL; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation this Friday, 5 to 7 P.M. at Harmon Funeral Home. Family and friends will assemble at the church Saturday at 10:45 A.M. for the processional.
Masks and social distancing as prescribed by CDC guidelines are required. Thank you.
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