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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. VAN BUREN WIGGINS, JR.
Funeral service for Mr. Van Buren Wiggins, Jr., who passed away on
November 26, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Rev. W. D. Sims, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Wiggins was preceded in death by: his parents, Van Buren Wiggins, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Toby-Wiggins; wife, Bertha Lee Wiggins; brother, Freddie Lee Wiggins and sister, Ethel Mae Wiggins.
He is survived by: daughter, Denise Hopkins; 5 grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren; brother, Daniel Wiggins; sisters, Adell Davis and Madine Wiggins and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Van Buren Wiggins, Jr., was born in Bulloch County, Georgia on May 30, 1943 to the parentage of Van Buren Wiggins, Sr., and Pearlie Mae Toby-Wig- gins. He was a resident of Tampa for 59 years, coming from Twin City, Georgia and he was of the Baptist faith.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day November 30, 2018, at Wil- son Funeral Home from 5 – 8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the chapel at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service on Sat- urday.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. EMMA HINTON ROCKWELL
A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Emma Hinton Rockwell, who went home to be with her Savior on November 24, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, 1006 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. W. James Favorite, Pastor, Presiding, with Supt. Clethen Sutton of Miracle Temple C. O. G.I. C., Eulogist. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Emma Hinton Rockwell was born June 27, 1928 in Tampa. She was the youngest of three sib- lings born to the late Arthur Hinton and Lillie Mae McCall. She attended local schools in Hillsborough County, graduating from Don Thompson High School (now Howard W. Blake Senior High School). After graduating from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical College, Class of 1951, she began what would be an extensive teach- ing career spanning over 40 years, ultimately ending with her tenure at Potter Elementary School. The dif- ference she made and the lives she touched both inside and outside of the classroom is insurmountable.
Emma was a devoted, faithful, and loyal member of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church for more than 50 years. In addition to her many accomplishments, she was also a Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Soror- ity, Incorporated. She was joined in matrimony in 1952 to the late George Rockwell, Sr. To this union two children were born, George, Jr. and Vonzell Jessica.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, two brothers, Robert Thompson and Willie “Baldy” Thompson; husband, George Rock- well, Sr. and son, George Rockwell,
Jr. She leaves loving and cherished memories of her with: her beloved daughter, Vonzell Rockwell Peoples (Walker); loving niece, whom she helped raise, Yvette Thompson and friend (Will). The pride and joys of her life were her grandchildren, Dr. Jessica Rockwell Peoples and Jor- dan Walker Peoples; dedicated fam- ily members, Inez Washington, Jeannie Moreland, Henry and Cindy Standberry; cousins, Jacque- lyn Bynnom Womack and family, and the Morange family. Special grandchildren, Yolanda Clark (Berchaun), JaNise Standberry, Shani Standberry Moss (Kyle), Jas- mine Green, Philicia Darns; and great grandchildren, Morgan Clark and Ava Moss; god daughter Louise, Peterson and family; close friends, Leroy and Pearl Thomas, Clethen and Susan Sutton and fam- ily, Monica Reed Rodgers, Lawrence and Brenda Marine, James and Ezell Carnegie, Jeffery and Celeste Peoples and Walker and Lillie Mae Peoples, Sr.; and a host of other loving relatives, friends and neighbors.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day November 30, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, from 5 – 8 p. m. with the family present from 6 – 7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the serv- ice.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
BROTHER ROBERT H. ‘BUSTER’ WRIGHT
Homegoing celebration for Brother Robert H. “Buster” Wright, who passed away on Tues- day, November 20, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 10 a. m. at Macedonia Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 3410 E. Wilder Avenue, Tampa, with the
Pastor, Rev. Joseph A. Sykes, officiating, and Bishop Andre Wright, eulogist. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army. Mr. Wright will be in- terred at Florida National Ceme-
teryM. r. Robert H. Wright was pre- ceded in death by: his parents, John (Dora) Wright and son, Leroy (Pep) Mitchell.
Mr. Wright is survived by: wife, Beatrice Mays Wright; sons, Robert A. Wright and wife, Adrian, Glenn G. Wright and wife, Donna, Gregory T. Wright and Horatio D. Wright and wife, Twila; grandchil- dren, Darren A. Wright and wife, Brandy, Glenn A. Wright, Deja M. Wright, Denzel A. Wright and wife, Dreama, Horatio L. Wright and wife, Tia and Sade Wright; a host of great-grandchildren; siblings, Rennice A. Wright and wife, Bev- erly, Marvin Wright and wife, Flo- rence; a host of nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Berna- dine Mitchell and other relatives and friends.
Brother Robert H. Wright was born in Pavo, Georgia on March 3, 1938 to the parentage of John and Dora Wright. Brother Wright moved to Tampa, and attended Blake night school while working at USPP, formerly known as Cargill now Mosaic; he was a Supervisor prior to his retirement in 1985. Buster later gained employment with the City of Tampa, Water De- partment and he retired in 2002 to enjoy life’s good blessings.
“Buster” enjoyed traveling, fishing and hunting. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1955 – 1959.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day November 30, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa,from5–8p.m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 9:45 a. m. for the serv- ice.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
WOODY’S
MS. ELEASE WATSON JOHNSON
The Funeral Service for Ms. Elease Watson Johnson, AKA “Cisco The Kid,” will be Saturday, December 1st, at Agape Ministries COGIC, 5112 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL, where Elder Alvin Wingfield is Pastor and will be officiating.
Ms. Watson was born on De-
cember 5, 1962 and died on No- vember 20, 2018 in Tampa. She was a graduate of Tampa Bay Tech- nical High School, class of 1980. She retired from the Hillsborough County School System and was later employed by Circle K. Ms. Watson was a member of Agape Ministries COGIC.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ories: her four children, Devorrick Watson, LaQuanda Watson, Andre Watson ,Porschesha Wat- son; her five grandchildren, Markia Watson, Rayonna Milton, Laila King, Johny Austin, Darien Evans, Jr.; two great-grandchil- dren, Javares Watson and Antonio Higgins; her mother, Josephine Watson; 2 brothers, Edward Wat- son of Lakeland and Walter Wat- son of Tampa; 4 sisters, Marylyn Watkins (James) of Bartow, Debra Hanley (Les) of Riverview, Linda Howard (Thomas) of Tampa, and Benita Douthit (Freddie) of Tampa.
The remains will repose Fri- day, November 30, 2018, at Agape Ministries COGIC, 5112 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL, from 5-8 p. m.
“A WOODY’S SERVICE”
REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES
EARLIEST “MR. WILL” WILLIAMS
Celebrating 47 Years In Eternity
In retrospect, some may remember Al Green, known for the hit song “Let’s Stay Together,” left his musical career in the 70s to be- come a Reverend at his own church. Among his secular albums are the unforgettable sons, “I’m Still in Love with You,” and “For the Good Times.”
“For the Good Times,” tells the story of his broken relationship. Green’s life turned from being torn between his love for a woman and his love for God!
In our family’s memory, there are so many “good times” to re- member about our daddy! The times he would hold us in his loving arms; lifting us high in the air as to offer us up to the Lord; thumb- ing our heads and tugging on our little fat jaws; taking us for short rides in the car on Sunday and long rides to Quincy to visit his and Mama’s family connections.
Oh, how thankful are we that we never without food, clothing or shelter and some wants, too. Daddy did not allow us to solicit funds with “tea books,” but gave us an offering out of his pocket. Regard- ing money temptations, daddy taught us to ask only him for money. He gave us extra things to do to earn money, and firmly taught to value good credit.
And, life’s lessons taught him not to be wasteful, especially turn- ing lights off so Tampa Electric could be paid on time! Conversely, he would say when ready to eat, “Turn on some lights in here, we aren’t gonna eat with the devil; he didn’t bring us this food! Be quiet and say the blessing!”
This is a perfect time in this beautiful season to remember how our daddy’s faith in God gave us so many precious memories! Re- membering the good times!
Yes, in the words of this ole hymn, “The day is past and gone, the evening shades appear; O may we all remember well...”
These reflections of our loving daddy proved foundational nuggets that helped to shape our lives. We shall forever give thanks to God for His abundant blessings, especially for our loving daddy and his safekeeping “till morning light appears.”
Goodnight Daddy, we will see you in the morning.
Lovingly: Leatricia, Earliest, Valretha, Maggie, Norma, Michele, Annette, Thelma, Juanita, grandchildren, and others.
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