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Funerals
WILSON
MR. CALEB SHAUKEEM JEFFERSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Caleb Shaukeem Jefferson will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at River- hills Church of God, 6310 E. Sligh Avenue, Pastor Ryan Sharpe, with Pastor Elivs Piggott, Officiating/Eulogist. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Ceme- tery.
Caleb Shaukeem Jefferson was born May 13, 1995, in Syra- cuse, New York, and passed away on Sunday, January, 16, 2022. Caleb was well-known, loved, and respected amongst many in Tampa and his home state Florida.
Caleb shared his talents on YouTube and many knew Caleb from all over the states. With an enormous heart and enough posi- tive energy to fill the globe he had the most infectious smile that will be imprinted in our memories for- ever. Always clowning around he kept a smile on everyone’s face. Caleb was vibrant and ambitious. He was a talented lyricist.
Caleb was recognized for being a gifted boxer and partici- pated in Gloves Up, Guns Down events through the Neighborhood Boxing League. Caleb uplifted the community and was well loved in return. Caleb stole the hearts of many, leaving us all feeling empty. Caleb will be honored and missed eternally.
Caleb is survived by: his daughters, Na’Zyia Jefferson and Chloe Jefferson; parents, Colette Maxwell (Ryan) and Lonnie Jef- ferson; grandparents, Janice Parker, Leon Parker, Sr., and Lil- lie P. Florence; brothers, Mack Hopkins, Xavier Williams, Myron Jefferson, Shaun Jefferson and Chris Wenzel; sisters, Surania Green, Nicole Jefferson, An- gelique Mariah Frost; uncles, Robert Snow Jr., Eric Snow, Je- lani Jefferson, Leon Parker Jr.; aunts, Kimberly Snow-McIntosh (Michael), Jeanelle Parker, An- nett Woods, Gloria Thomas, Sarah Jefferson, Karen Jefferson; girl- friend, Shanavahia Stubbs; many cousins and other relatives that love him more than words can ex- press.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 3 p.m. till 8 p.m. Everyone is en- couraged to wear purple and white.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. SAART MALONE
Funeral Services for Mrs. Saart Malone, who passed on Jan- uary 12, 2022, will be held on Sat- urday, January 29, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Minister Iva Carter, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Saart Malone was born on April 13, 1949, in Bangkok, Thailand. She relocated from Thailand to Tampa, Florida with her first husband, Henry Lee Scott, in 1972, and her first son, Sean R. Scott, Sr. She was later blessed with her second son. Dar- rell A. Scott.
While in Tampa, she and her first husband, Henry Lee Scott, parted ways and she later married Allen Clay Malone and from this union they were blessed with sons, Allen Clay Malone, Jr., and Michael Malone.
Following the marriage and birth of Allen and Michael, Saart met Eddie Jackson and from this union had Sophia Jackson, her youngest and only daughter.
Mrs. Saart Malone was pre- ceded in death by: her son, Sean R. Scott, Sr.
Mrs. Malone is survived by: her husband, Allen Clay Malone, Jr.; children, Darrell A. Scott, Allen Clay Malone, Jr., Michael Malone and Sophia Jackson; 13 grandchildren, Victoria Scott, Sean R. Scott, Jr., Corey Scott, Myles Scott, Cahli Scott, Cario Scott, Michael Malone, Mikayla Malone, Marcus Malone, Malachi Malone, Darius Malone, Royal Malone, Andy Javen Phillips Jr. and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 28, 2022, at the 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 opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. ANNIE K. PERRY
Mrs. Annie K. Perry, 78, transi- tioned in Tampa, Florida, to her new home and life on January 22, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11 a. m. at First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, Dr. Sam
Maxwell, Sr., Senior Teaching Pas- tor, with Minister Charles A. Perry, Jr., Officiating.
She was born April 6, 1943 in Blacksburg, VA, to the late Thomas Trussell and the late Ida Mae Trussell. After graduating high school, she moved to Tampa, Florida, where she met and mar- ried the late Reverend Charles A. Perry, Sr. They were married for 46 years and shared three beautiful children together.
She was preceded in death by: her brothers, Lewis Trussell, Bruce Trussell, Donald Trussell, Phillip Trussell; her sisters, Patricia Trussell-King, Jeanette Trussell- Pierson and Julia Trussell-Pierson.
Mrs. Perry leaves to cherish her memories with: two daughters, Melissa A. Perry-Harris (Bradley) of Tampa, Florida, and Richardean (Lynn) Perry of Tampa, Florida; one son, Charles A. Perry, Jr. (Kisha) of Tampa, Florida; four grandchildren, Jana N. Quick (Jorge Cordova) Adam F. Quick and Eriana E.
Pitts; two brothers, James Kelly Trussell (Anne) of Columbus, GA, John Trussell (Barbara) of Upper Marlboro, MD; one sister, Nancy Trussell of Texar Kana, TX; two sis- ters-in-law, Betty Foster of Temple Hill, MD, and Annie Pearl of Warner Robins, GA; two devoted friends, Shirley Nelson of Tampa, FL and Henrietta Sanders of Tampa, FL and a host of sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, rela- tives and sorrowing friends.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. WALTER TUCKER
Mr. Walter Tucker of Tampa, Florida, earned his Heavenly Wings on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Kindred Hospital. Grave- side service for Mr. Walter Tucker will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida with Pastor Alvin Jackson, Jr., Of- ficiating.
Mr. Walter Tucker was born on February 2, 1952 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Booker T. Tucker, Sr. and Mildred Tucker. He was educated in the Polk County School System. Walter loved fishing and playing his oldies music. He also loved talk- ing about the good old days.
Mr. Tucker was a hard worker who was great at his career as an auto mechanic. He helped count- less individuals in the community with their transportation needs. He went to Vermont seasonally to assist his father in overseeing the day to day operation of apples in the orchards of Putnam, Vermont.
Sonny enjoyed his life. He cherished his son Derrick, loved his family and music. You were likely to catch him in the neigh- borhood engaging in a card con- versation or just hanging around the yard surrounded by family and friends.
Walter was preceded in death by: his mother and father, Mil- dred and Booker T. Tucker, Sr., who he adoringly referred to as Moms and Pops.
He leaves to mourn and cherish memories of him with: his loving wife, Gladys Tucker; son, Derrick Tucker and wife, Emma of Garner, NC; granddaughter, Tierra Tucker; grandson, Dorien Tucker; devoted brothers, Jimmie Tucker, Sr. (Sandra), Booker T. Tucker, Jr. (Cindy) of Tampa, FL; a caring and devoted sister, Peggy Ann Cobbs of Tampa, FL; a loving aunt, Mary Hamilton Thomas of Lake Wales, FL; special nieces, Mirian Thomas, Jackie Cobbs, LaBrisha Scott and Marquenta Foster; special nephews, Will Cobbs, III, Booker T. Tucker, III, Maurice Tucker and Jimmie Tucker, Jr.; a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, family, church family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, January 28, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 30002 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 3:00- 8:00 p. m. Due to the current CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an oppor- tunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. EDDIE LEE SMITH, JR.
Mr. Eddie Lee Smith, Jr., passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 2 p. m. at Victory A. M. E. Church, 5202 S. 86th St., Tampa, Florida 33619, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating. MASKS RECOM- MENDED. Interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Florida 33511.
Mr. Smith was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, January 28, 2022, from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, Tampa, Florida 33606. MASKS RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
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