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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. JAMES GLOVER
A Private Service will be held for Mr. James Glover, who on Monday, August 3, 2020, around the noonday hour, God spoke qui- etly to him to come on home and get his rest.
Mr. James Glover was born on April 1, 1945, in Rembert, South Carolina, to the parentage of Mr. Garfield Glover and Mrs. Ethel Carroll Glover. He was af- fectionately known to the family as “Junior.”
He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Union Baptist Church in Rembert, South Carolina (which remains as our family home church), under the leadership of the late Rev. H. A. Alexander. He attended the pub- lic schools of Kershaw County in the quaint city of Rembert, S. C.
He married the former Ernes- tine Holliday, and three children were born to this union.
With the opportunity to ex- pand their horizon, the Glovers moved to Tampa, Florida. While in Tampa, James found employ- ment with Cone Brothers (now Cone and Graham) Construction Company as a Crane Operator. He remained there as a dedicated employee, retiring after 50 years of loyal service.
James later married Barbara Booker, and one child was born to this union. James loved the Lord and loved his family. He had a passion for auto mechanics, and you could find him on week- ends, repairing cars, and listen- ing to his favorite music - country. He was also an avid sports fan, and he loved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. James was a skilled home repairman, which earned him the name “Mr. Fix It”. When the family made a road trip, James was always available as the driver. After a lengthy illness at Habana Health- care Center, God saw he was get- ting weary.
He was preceded in death by: both parents, Mr. Garfield and Ethel Glover, sister Annie Bell Fribbley, along with fifteen aunts and uncles.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: sons, James (Ruthann) Glover, White Plains, NY, Michael Glover, White Plains, NY, Timothy Glover, Houston, TX; daughters, Felecia (Row- land) Hudson, White Plains, NY, Marquita (Shaun) Christopher, April Clark, St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Jordan Glover, Dimetrius
Hudson, Dominique Hudson, Felicia Brooks, Michael Glover, James Glover, Kashawn Glover, Alicia Glover, all of White Plains, NY, KeVonna Porteus, Karannea Williams, Diamond Swilley, and
Reniya Faison; and six great- grandchildren; brothers and sis- ters, Dorothy Glover, Rembert, SC, Hazel (Bernice) Glover, Willie Glover, Garfield “Billy” (Deitra) Glover of Parkersburg, WV, Rose- mary (Felix) Nieves of Miami, FL and devoted caregiver/baby sis- ter, Gloria Glover; aunts, Mary Lee Carroll Brantley and Lula Bell Carroll of Orlando, FL; a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins. The McLeod Family of South Car- olina and the Glover family of South Carolina the Carroll fami- lies of Baltimore, Maryland, and the Carroll families of South Car- olina; special friend, Barbara Glover and Mike Cone.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3 – 8 p. m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours. The live stream link can be found at www.wilson-funeral- home.com on Friday.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORY OF
DEACON ARCHIE L. ERSHERY Retired Chief Petty Officer (United States Navy)
On August 6, 2003, our loved one’s life journey peace- fully ended. We have an abun- dance of joyful memories of the many years we shared. His love and guidance are still domi- nant forces in our lives.
Pearl Higdon Ershery, wife; children, Michael, Meikah, Kelah, and Tim Allen, family and friends.
MR. WILLIE LEE (‘PREACHER’) LYNN
A Private Service will be held for Mr. Willie Lee “Preacher” Lynn, who passed away on Sun- day, August 2, 2020.
Mr. Willie Lee “Preacher” Lynn was born July 20, 1935 in Louisville, Alabama to the late Leroy and Odell Warren Lynn. He was the second oldest of 18 chil- dren born to that union.
Mr. Lynn received his educa- tion in Barbour County Public School System in Louisville, Ala- bama.
At an early age, he received Christ as his personal Savior, and was baptized at Pea Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Alabama.
Upon his arrival in Tampa, he secured employment with Jasper Hall’s Asphalt, Paving and Haul- ing Company, where he worked until he retired.
Mr. Lynn took great pleasure in spending time with family and hanging out with his many friends.
He was preceded in death by: parents, Leroy Lynn and Odell Warren Lynn; siblings, Willene Lynn, Oler Lee Floyd, Eddie Lynn, Elijah Lynn, Bobbie Odom and James Lynn.
Those left behind to cherish fond memories of him are: daugh- ter, Willie Mae Harper and hus- band, Roger; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; siblings: 3 sisters, Sister Lessie Lattimore, a loving and devoted sister and caregiver, Sister Sallie Lynn, Nel- lie Lynn; 1 brother, Allen Lynn; sisters-in-law, Sis. Beverly Lynn; brother-in-law, Bro. Huey Latti- more and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day August 7, 2020, at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3 – 8 p. m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
ELDER DR. THOMAS JEFFERSON REED
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Elder Dr. Thomas Jefferson Reed.
When the late Professor William Reed, Sr., and the late Mrs. Beatrice Reed Toole had a rare glimpse in the dynamics of this world’s mass hysteria, they per- ceived the Lord had assigned them the mission to carefully construct and cultivate, and painstakingly nurture and protect a child of noble pedigree. On September 18, 1935, Thomas Jefferson Reed, a valiant nobleman, was born. The creation of God’s splendor and majesty was perfected in Toomsuba, Mississippi.
He answered a service call in the United States Air Force and bore the weight of defending free- dom from 1958-1970. His illustri- ous military career garnered a repertoire of knowledge which was realistic, sacrificial, multicultural, and absolute. He was a Public Class- room Instructor for 28 years and retired on January 31, 2000.
Elder Dr. Reed’s transition on July 24, 2020, brought him eternal joy and fellowship with God.
Elder Dr. Reed had several loved ones who have already crossed celestial portals and greeted him with shouts of jubila- tion: Will and Clemmie Reed (grandparents); Professor William B. Reed and Mrs. Beatrice Reed Toole (parents); and William B. Reed, Jr., and Henry Reed (broth- ers).
Etchings of his intriguing inter- changes are eternally imprinted on the table of the hearts of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hannah Reed, the wife of his youth and love of life for 59 years; Elder Dr. Marilyn Reed Loblack and Minister Dr. John Loblack, devoted daughter and son- in-law; Alesia Gill, granddaughter; Aaliyah Sims, great granddaughter; and Nasir Byrd, great grandson.
His siblings, their spouses and sisters-in-law also share their lov- ing lament: Dr. Walter Reed (Martha), Melvin Reed, Nathaniel Reed (Bertha), Mosel Reed (Yvonne Wright), Gladys Reed Harrison (William), Geraldine Reed Sham- burger, Earlene Reed Thompson, Lorene Reed Portis (Leroy), Cather- ine Reed, and Geneva Burton (Win- ston). He is preserved in the hearts of his extended family of nieces, nephews, godchildren, brothers and sisters in Christ, and the Grace Mary family for a grander persua- sion of hope.
There will be a public viewing on Friday August 7, 2020 at Grace Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Tampa, Florida from5–8p.m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. Strict wearing of mask and social distancing will be enforced. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. YVETTE RENEE EVANS HALL
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Mrs. Yvette Renee Evans Hall, “The First Lady,” who passed on August 3, 2020.
Mrs. Yvette Renee Evans Hall was born on May 30, 1970 in Queens, New York to Roger and Beverley Evans. She was educated in the New York Private School System, eventually graduating from Bishop Laughlin Memorial High School. Yvette attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida to further pur- sue her education. While at the University of Florida, Yvette met her husband, Alec Fitzgerald Hall. The two dated for five years and were married on May 29, 1993 in Orlando, Florida and, thus, have been married for over 27 years.
Yvette completed her studies at the University of South Florida graduating with a degree in Ac- counting. Yvette later obtained her Master’s in Taxation from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Yvette has been employed at MetLife Insur- ance Company and later at Bright House Financial (a spinoff) for many years as a supervisor in the Accounting Department.
Yvette would pledge and be- come a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (“AKA”), Gamma Theta Omega Chapter, in January 2004. As a member of AKA, Yvette served on numerous local chapter commit- tees and served as the South At- lantic Regional Tamiouchos.
Yvette was also an avid mem- ber of the Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, where she served on various committees and recently completed serving as the chapter treasurer.
Yvette is survived by her loving husband of over 27 years (32 years of knowing each other), Atty. Alec Fitzgerald Hall, and loving and so proud of daughter, Maiyah Allison Hall; mother,
Beverley (‘nee Stewart) Evans; father, Roger Evans and step- mother Jean; brothers, Army Sgt. First Class Ret. Rodger Evans and Matthew Evans; aunt, Bernice Mc- Carthy (New York), aunt, Carol Forsythe (Orlando); uncles, Court- ney Evans (New York) and Charles Evans (New York); sister-in-law, Vicki Vance; brothers-in-law, Tony Vance, Odell Hall, Jr.; and a host of cousins that expand the country and that are too numerous to name but are deeply loved.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day August 7, 2020, at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, 3 – 8 p. m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
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