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WILSON
MR. ROBERT LEWIS COOK
Mr. Robert Lewis Cook, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Tampa, Florida on July 17, 1948 to Walter Wilson and Annie Lucas (Cook).
“Bobby,” as he was affection- ately called, was educated in the Hillsborough County School Sys- tem. In 1968, he enlisted in the United States Navy, the year of the Vietnam War, and continued until he was Honorably Discharged in 1977. Bobby began working for Delta Airlines in 1978 and re- mained there until he retired in 2002 after 23 years of service. Bobby was a life member of the VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars; he served as the Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas in 1992, and as a member of the Hon- orable Order of the Kentucky Colonels; he received a Proclama- tion from the Mayor of Covington, Kentucky in 1994.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Annie Cook and Walter Wilson; brother, Steven Lucas; sis- ters, Betty Lucas and Helen Lucas- Gillin; maternal grandparents, Willie and Dorothy Cook; uncles, William Cook and Robert Cook; aunt, Dorothy Cook-Dukes; niece, Terri Shavon and nephew, Roder- ick Lucas.
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Debra Cook (Hines); son, Robbie Darby; mother-in-law, Elsie Wilson; sis- ters, Donna (Bobby) Cason, Teri (Harvey) Davis, Annette (Alberto) Mina, Cheryl Lucas; brother, Glenn Lucas; brothers-in-law, Kerry Gillin, Jasper (Hattie) Burwell, Ed- ward (Jenny) Burwell, Terrence (Michelle) Wilson; sisters-in-law, Patricia Wilson and Dorothea (Stacey) Kennedy; uncle, Anthony Cook (Uncle Tony). He was the uncle to, Nichelle Lucas, Michael Lucas, Demetra Agee, Shenna Lucas-Bain, Jamarcus Lucas, De- metric Lucas, Cherese Lucas, Ter- raca Pearson, Chennell Archie, Melana Mina-Dumas, Shayla Cason, Alberto Mina, Krista Mina- Johnson, Keisha Lucas, Akeem Lucas, Kayla Gillin, Steven Lucas, Jr., Jason Lucas, Glenn Lucas, Jr., Bryan Lucas, Cornelius Lucas and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The viewing will be held on Fri- day,May1,from3p.m.to8p.m.at Wilson Funeral Home 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605. The family will have a private service.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final respects For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
cousin, Essie Mae Amos; special friend, Fletcher Williams.
Ida’s legacy is left to: her de- voted children, Mr. Barnell Ed- wards, Mr. Jackie (Deborah) Edwards, Mrs. Geneva (Charles) Clark, Ms. Vanessa Williams and Mrs. Felicia (Moses) Wells; special companion, Mr. Leonard Keeton; grandchildren, Sonia (Gregg) McMichael, Willie Lemons, Jr., Karen (Jude) Laborde, Antonio McKinney, Sheryl (Robert) Lock- ett, Lisa Allen, Ilene (Michael) Cobb, Irita Edwards, Mark (Ursela) Carter, Michael Carter, Barnell Hampton, Barnell (Shan- tal) Edwards, Demetrius Edwards, Renee Edwards, Wade Marvin (Matiza) Edwards, Jr., Wade Den- nard Edwards, Rejeana Edwards, Michael (Calandra) King, Barry Williams, Raquel (Gary) Har- grove, Amanda Thompson, Isaiah Phillips, Robert Fisher, Randy Merrill and Valarie Merrill; 41 great grandchildren; 20 great- great grandchildren; special niece, Sabrina (Rudolph) Brown; special nephew, Dewey Davis, Jr.; a host of other loving nieces, nephews; a host of cousins, in- cluding special cousins, Dora Franklin and Ann Parker; sisters- in-law, Mae Ola Smith, Larsene Edwards, Mae Lois Dorn, Myrtle Anderson, Bernice Harris; and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 1, 2020 from 3-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. The service can be viewed on Saturday via live stream on our website at wwww.wilson-funeralhom.com by clicking on the YouTube link.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visi- tation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SISTER ROSA L. DOUGLAS
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Sister Rosa L. Douglas, who went home to her Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Sister Rosa L. Douglas was a native of Oldsmar, Florida, born to Baileum and Rosa L Goins on January 27, 1934. She resided in Tampa, Florida, for many years where she met her late husband, Louis Douglas.
She was a born again Chris- tian and a very faithful and active member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She was a dedi- cated team member of the Culi- nary Committee for many years, Usher, Choir Member, active member of the Day Mission, also a member of the Seasoned Citizens Ministry, and so much more.
Sister Douglas lived a fruitful and joyful life as a retired school Bus Driver from Hillsborough County School Transportation De- partment. Prior to becoming a School Bus Driver, she was a well- known Cosmetologist in Tampa, for many years.
Preceding her in death are: her husband, Louis Douglas; fa- ther, Baileum Goins; mother, Rosa L. Goins; sisters, Gracie Neal Fields, Charlie Mae Willis Thomas; brothers, Baileum Goins, Jr. and John Wesley Goins.
Sister Rosa L. Douglas leaves to cherish her abundant memo- ries with: daughter, Pamela Goins Douglas (Marcus, Sr.); grandchil- dren, Marcus Phillips, Jr. and Ma’Niah Phillips; sisters, Louise Pool and Edna Douglas (Lenton); brothers, Henry Goins, Charles Goins (Dorothy), Walter C. Goins, Sr. and Frank Goins; a host of lov- ing nieces, nephews, cousins, god- children, other relatives and special friends
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 1, 2020, from 3-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visi- tation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. IDA EDWARDS
A private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Mrs. Ida Ed- wards, who on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home.
Mrs. Ida Edwards was born on June 05, 1928, in Camilla, Georgia to the union of the late Judson and Mary Ethel Stillman. Ida attended the public schools of Grady County.
Ida was baptized at an early age at St. Peter’s Missionary Bap- tist Church, in Camilla, GA. She later joined Victory Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, FL, under the leadership of Pastor J. L. Overstreet. She served as the Vice President of the #1 Usher Board for 15 years. Ida worked as a Housekeeper, Cook and retired from Ed Morse Cadil- lac Dealership (formerly Bay Cadillac). Ida was loved by many and throughout her life was a Representative of Galatians 5:22, to all that came in contact with her.
Ida Edwards was preceded in death by: her husband, Darnell Edwards; her children: Joyce Lemons, Ira Edwards and Wade Edwards, Sr; her siblings, Thelma Davis, Queen Ethel Stillman, Charlie Mae Stillman, Judson Stillman, Willie Ford Stillman;
MR. CHARLES (‘DEEK’) LANG
Mr. Charles Lang, better known as Deek, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2020 at the age of 81. He was a loving fa- ther, grandfather, uncle and brother.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Isaac and Irene Lang; siblings, Lester Lang, Mar- garet Lang, Alfred Lang, Roland Lang and European Webb.
Leaving to cherish his memo- ries are: his children, Bruce (Angie) Lang and Charsetta Campbell; brother, Claude (El- laneda) Lang; three grandchil- dren, four great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a Tampa native, work- ing at Palma Ceia Golf and Coun- try Club for many years and over 20 years at Regions Bank down- town, where he retired. He was best known for his cool stride, sense of humor and his love for golf and basketball. He was a die- hard FSU Seminoles fan.
He will truly be missed. No fu- neral service will be held to the public. To pay your last respects you can reach his daughter, Charsetta, at 727-490-8510.
FAMILY NOTICE
CARD OF THANKS
REV. LAWRENCE A. HOLTON, SR.
We, the family of Rev. Lawrence A. Holton, Sr., would like to extend our thanks to everyone during our period of bereavement. We ap- preciate all acts of kindness shown in the form of flowers, calls, prayers. May God bless each of you.
We send a special thanks to Rev. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., of St. John Progressive M. B. Church, and to Ray Williams Funeral Home and staff.
From the Holton Family.
CARD OF THANKS
LEOLA SOARREY SHELLMAN
We, the family of Leola Soarrey Shellman, would like to extend our deepest appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement.
Thanks for all of the cards, calls, flowers, and prayers. A special thank you to Allen Temple AME Family, Pastor Glenn Dames, and Pas- tor Otis Cooper, of New Rising Star Church, and Ray Williams Funeral Home and staff.
Sincerely, the Shellmans, the Soarrey, and the Coleman Families.
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