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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
HARMON
MR. BENNIE FRANK SINKFIELD
Visitation for Bennie Frank Sinkfield, who passed away on Au- gust 26, 2021, will be held this Sunday at 4 P. M. at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, Florida.
He was a native of Forsythe, Georgia, and a U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran.
He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Louise Wilson-Sink- field; his daughters: Denn-Lynda Sinkfield, Bennita Sinkfielk, Skytenia Wilson; brother, Darren Wilson; and a host of grands, great grands and other relatives and friends.
He will be interred on Mon- day, September 20, 2021 amongst his comrades with Military Hon- ors in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend service as per CDC guidelines. Your cooper- ation is greatly appreciated.
A Harmon Burial
MR. CURTIS J. THOMPSON
Mr. Curtis J. Thompson passed away August 5, 2021. Cur- tis was a native of Tampa, FL, born June 6, 1956. Curtis was the 12th child born to Mr. Willie Bill and Alpha Allen Thompson. Cur- tis was the proud father of 2 beautiful children and grandfa- ther of 4; daughter, Nyiesha Thompson of Tampa and son, Rashaun Thompson of Tampa. Curtis loved his companion, Mrs. Mary Harvey for 20 years, and her loving daughter, Tonya.
Curtis was a very easy-going person. He loved to make people happy and laugh. Curtis was a hard-working man and loved to watch football and basketball. And if you could see him on game day, you would think it was 50 people in the home with him.
Curtis had 2 special friends, Mr. Brandon and Mr. Tony, AKA, Black.
Curtis has 2 brothers and one sister remaining: brother, Jay V. Thompson, Sr. and friend of Tampa, Dorothy M. Rowden; brother, David L. Thompson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and sister, Audrey L. Thompson of Charlotte, NC; and a host of rela- tives and friends, Pastor David Jones of Tampa, Mrs. Christine Simmons, Tampa, the Harris and Mingo families of Tampa, the Smith family of St. Peters- burg, FL, the Allen family of Key- stone and Tampa.
There will be a repass at a later date and time. Thank you to Mr. Brandon, Mr. John Harmon of Harmon Funeral Home; and we also thank New Friendship M. B. Church Pastor and wife, Dr. Gardner and Deacon Sam Williams.
A Harmon Burial
MS. JIMMIE LEE THORPE-MANGO
Visitation for Ms. Jimmie Lee Thorpe-Mango, who passed-away September 10, 2021, will be held this Saturday evening, September 18,2021,from7to9P.M.,atHar- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610.
Ms. Jimmie Lee Thorpe- Mango graduated from Hillsbor- ough High School, Class of 1981. She worked for Quest-Direct Care for over 10 years.
Ms. Thorpe-Mango is pre- ceded in death by her parents, Mary J. Ford and Jimme James Thorpe; nephew, Tyson Tyron Taylor; uncle, Solomon Chipp; and cousin, Paul Smith.
Ms. Jimmie Lee Thorpe- Mango leaves to cherish her mem- ories: long-time significant other, Mr. Floyd Mango, native of Geor- gia and resident of Tampa for over 40 years; daughters, Cherioda Buie and Kelly Thorpe; sons: Ken- neth E. Buie, Jr. (Jaliza), Chase Buie, and Franklin Stanford; grandkids: Pierre Buie, Zakiyla Grayson, Zanyda Grayson, Zachary B. Grayson, Jr., Frelicity Johnson, Kemario Chow, Kenlee Buie, Kenya Buie, Jakiiya Thomp- son and Ka’Niiya Buie; great- grandkids: Pierre Buie, Jr., Keahnni Buie, Da’Vaun Spires, Jr.; sisters, Joyce Thorpe-Taylor, Debra Ann Grimley and Jessica Thorpe; aunt, Remal Riley and Cynthia Ann Chipp; nieces and nephews: Jaquita Austin, Jessica Austin, Demetrius Taylor, Michael Taylor, Jr.; cousins: Michelle Riley, Angie Riley, Ricky Riley, Shawann Chip, Latonya Campbell, Katrina Oliver (Micheal), Kevin Campbell; a host of nieces and nephews, along with other family and friends.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend as per CDC guidelines. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
A Harmon Burial
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. TRACIE NICOLE GARRETT
Ms. Tracie Nicole Garrett, of Tampa, Florida, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, September 6, 2021. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted Friday, September 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church. Pastor Antonio Hawkins will offi- ciate.
Ms. Tracie Nicole Garrett was a native of Hillsborough County, and a resident of Tampa for 49 years. She attended Hillsborough County Schools and was a mem- ber of Friendly Missionary Bap- tist Church. She was employed as a driver with Uber.
Ms. Garrett was preceded in death by: her son, Maurice An- thawn Garrett.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories: her daughter, Clevetta Albertina Jones; son, Jerry Demetrious Garrett; her fa- ther, Vernindale Garrett (Rose- mary); her mother, Clevetta McHenry; her grandchildren, Jonier Lanier, Lamariyah Cotton, Maurice Garrett, and Jerreon Garrett.
Other cherished family and friends include, her special friend, Mr. Curtis, and her close friends: Darlene Richardson, Sabrina Evans, and Sonia Hunter, as well as other aunts, uncles, a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Public visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral service 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
DR. JERRY BRENT BURGESS, JR.
Dr. Jerry Brent Burgess, Jr., of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away August 31, 2021. His Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bible-Based Fellowship Church, 4811 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL 33624, Pastor Anthony White officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL, 33610.
Dr. Burgess was a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a resi- dent of Tampa for 20 years. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduat- ing from Jefferson High School with honors. Dr. Burgess, Jr., graduated from the College of Pharmacy at FAMU, and then graduated Wayne State School of Medicine.
Dr. Burgess, Jr., was a proud and active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was the physician at the Palm Beach County Corrections – he provided compassionate and the best care.
He served his family and community as a loving and Christian man; his heart be- longed to God. His church fam- ily, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, of Ft. Lauderdale will truly miss him.
Dr. Burgess, Jr., leaves to cherish his memory: his de- voted mother, Brenda Williams; his sons, Jabari and Amari Burgess and their mother, Katina Brown-Burgess; his sisters, Vickie Johnson, Lelia Nwabunor, Megan Durham and Augustus Tolbert, his brother.
The remains will repose at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
THE FAMILY REQUEST NO PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND NO REPASS BECAUSE OF COVID.
Arrangements entrusted to
RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
CARD OF THANKS
EVELYN WATSON TILLER (Bobbie Jean)
The entire family of the late Evelyn Watson Tiller sincerely thank you for your love prayers, cards, floral arrange- ments, food, visits and all acts of kindness shown to us during her passing.
Special thanks to Pastor Ryan Shape and Riverhills Church of God Family, Pastor Carnell Upshaw of Covenant Catalytic Church, Pastor Joseph Sykes and Macedonia M. B. Church Family, Pastor Florence Parra, Minister Sharon Moten, Integrity Fu- neral Home Staff and Big John’s Alabama BBQ. We are grateful for your thoughtful- ness. Keep us in your prayers.
The Watson and Tiller fam- ilies.
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