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Funerals
WILSON
MR. ANDREW CORNELIUS MILLER
Andrew Cornelius Miller, 50, transitioned into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Visi- tation will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at St. John Cathedral 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way, Tampa, Florida. Family and friends are asked to please utilize this opportunity as your final farewell. There will not be any service held on Saturday.
Andrew was the second child born on July 29, 1971, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Mr. John E. Miller, Sr., and Mrs. Marie Miller.
He graduated from Brandon Senior High School with the class of 1989. He enjoyed spend- ing time with family and friends and was a kind-hearted, loving and hard working person. He will be dearly missed by his fam- ily and friends.
Andrew was preceded in death by his father, John E. Miller, Sr.
He leaves to cherish precious memories of him with his loving and devoted mother, Marie Miller; two brothers, John E. Miller, Jr., and Clarence Miller; two sisters, Amanda Miller and Melissa (Damien) Tramel; one nephew, Jakob Tramel; one niece, Janiya Tramel; twelve aunts, Ellen Williams, Charlotte Atkins, Fannie (Clarence) Brown, Brenda Jacobs, Linda Hunter, Rosa (Robert) Upshaw, Mary Cook, Dorothy Stanford, Emma Stanford, Ruby Williams, Patricia Miller and Mary Frost Miller; two uncles, Claudie (Hazel) Jacobs and Roy Miller; three god sisters, Kashunda Brown, Destinee Spurell and Jamie Reed; three god brothers, Terrance Brown, Brian Balloon and RonRico Smith; special friends and a host other family and friends.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SIR ISAIAH JOHNSON
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 3 p.m. at his home church, The City of Restoration, 2802 State Road 60 East, Valrico, Florida, 33594, with Apostle Dr. O’Neil Salmon and Pastor Georgia Salmon, officiating. He will be in- terred at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sir Isaiah Johnson, who went to his eternal home on Saturday September 4, 2021, was born on April 19, 2000, in Brandon, FL and attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from Brandon Senior High School. He also attended Hillsbor- ough Community College and later graduated from Commercial Diving Academy, in Jacksonville FL in August 2021, as a Certified Underwater Welder and Diver with over 20 different certifica- tions.
Isaiah was a joy and light to all who ever encountered him. He loved to have fun, see others smile, and could often be found singing, dancing, making new friends, or even sharing a new “fun fact” he discovered. His beautiful smile and infectiously cheerful, uplifting personality will be sorely missed. He loved his family and has left them with a lifetime of memories that cer- tainly will be cherished.
Isaiah was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Toni Eliza- beth Johnson-Allen; his grand- parents, Greg and Delicia Polite, and his great grandfather, Nathaniel Edwards.
He leaves behind: his par- ents, Kimberly (Atwan) Cobb and Stephen Johnson; his siblings, Taye Cobb, Alyssia Johnson, Jai’Da Johnson, Amarii Cobb, and Kai Cobb; his grandparents, Dr. Cynthia Edwards, Roger (Brenda) Washington, Tamelia Kindred, Robert (Yvette) Cobb, James (Kimberly) Long, and Lester Allen; his great grandmother, Julia Edwards; his aunts, Lisa (CJ) Kelson, Selena (Adrian) Jack- son, Krishana Polite-Davis and Desiree Smith; his uncle, Rev. Dr. Reginald (LaTrell) Edwards, Sr.; his godmother, Symone Redwine, Esq.; his best friend, Breanna Henry-Giannelli, as well as a long list of other aunts, uncles, cousins, beloved family members, and life- long friends.
A viewing will be held for Isa- iah at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, Florida on Saturday, September 18th, 2021 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Due to the current pandemic, all who attend (regardless of vac- cination status) are asked to wear masks at both the viewing and Cel- ebration of Life. Temperature checks will also be performed by staff on Sunday prior to entering.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. BERTRAN FLOYD SAMPSON, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bertran Floyd Sampson, Jr., who passed on September 1, 2021, will be held on Saturday September 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida Pastor Dr. Mark T. Jones, Sr., with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, Exciting Faith Alive Church, Officiating/ Eulogist. Inter- ment will follow in Orange Hill Ceme- tery.
Mr. Bertran Floyd Sampson, Jr., was one of five children born on Jan- uary 22, 1971, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Rosemary Anderson and Bertran Floyd Sampson, Sr. He attended the public schools of Hills- borough County and was a graduate of Hillsborough High School.
Mr. Bertran Floyd Sampson, Jr., was an amazing husband, an awe- some father and the world’s best grandfather. He loved being a come- dian. His singing half of a song while adding his own words to the song at the same time hitting all kinds of notes and was always on point. He was always the life of the party.
Mr. Sampson loved fishing and sports. Everyone knows his number one sports was football.
He was the Tampa Buccaneers #1 fan. At game time he loved to bar- beque everyone’s favorite the Berts, burgers and ribs. His favorite TV shows were horror movies, karate and western movies.
He started working at the age of fourteen years and held various jobs throughout his life. Mr. Sampson re- ceived full time employment with Waste Management for a number of years. He later received full time em- ployment for the past 11 years with Darling Ingredients. He was known as the #1 driver in the company and his job was his second family.
Bertran Floyd Sampson, Jr., touched so many lives and was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
Mr. Sampson was preceded in death by: his daughter, Jassmine Sampson and brothers, Tony Samp- son and Elijah Sampson.
He leaves to cherish memories of him with: his loving and devoted wife for 19 years and knowing each other for 36 years, Veleria Sampson, of Tampa; 7 children, Bertran Sampson, III, Courtney Sampson, Tarel Samp- son, Troy Sampson, Kaneisha Samp- son (William), Shanavahia Sampson (Stubbs) and Angel; 11 grandchil- dren; mother, Rosemary (James) An- derson; father, Bertran Floyd (Eve) Sampson, Sr.; 2 sisters, Temetris (Rodger) Cowards and Shaketha Sampson; 2 brothers, Bernard Samp- son and Elijah Sampson; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; mother-in-law, Lula Warren (Detra Warren) and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
WOODY’S
MR. ANTHONY LAZAR SPENCE (‘DOBERMAN’)
Mr. Anthony L. “Doberman” Spence, 59, of Tampa died Sep- tember 6, 2021.
Funeral service will be Satur- day, September 18, 2021 at 1 p. m., at American Legion Post #5, 3810 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL. Elder Alvin Wingfield will be offi- ciating.
Mr. Spence was a native of Brooklyn, New York. He was born on January 26, 1962. He worked as a private truck driver. His passion was to give advice and his hobby was to ride motorcycles with the Sin City Motorcycle Club.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Javon Dupont.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: a loving wife, Georganna; sons: Anthony, Jacquez, Diron; daughters: Daniela, Porsha, Ter- rinique, Kahrena, Jamya, Imani Avery; parents, Earl and Ann Spence; brothers: Earl (Denyse), Robert, Scott (Julie); sisters: Tanya, Kim, Renee; grandchil- dren: Neenah, Anthony, Jr., Masen, Cheyenne, Londyn, Moses, Mackenzie, Lincoln, Bai- ley.
The remains will repose on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, 4-7 p. m., at Agape Ministries COGIC, 5112 N. 34th St., Tampa, FL, for a walk- through viewing. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. CDC guidelines en- forced.
Woody’s Funeral Home Nathan Woody, LFD, Clearwater, FL 33756
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. TRACIE NICOLE GARRETT
A Celebration of Life Memo- rial Service for Ms. Tracie Nicole Garrett, who passed away on Sep- tember 6, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Dreams Banquet Hall, 912 East Fletcher Avenue, #C, Tampa, Florida, 33612, with Pastor Sammie Wallace Officiat- ing.
Ms. Tracie Nicole Garrett was born September 3, 1972, in Jack- sonville, North Carolina. Tracie was a member of Friendly Mis- sionary Baptist Church. She worked in various areas of the transportation industry.
She had a love for dance. Her favorite color was pink.
Tracie was preceded in death by: her son, Maurice Garrett, and her grandparents, the Blockers, the Browns, and the Moss.
She leaves behind her: chil- dren, Clevetta Jones and Jerry Garrett; grandchildren, Lamariyah, Maurice, Jojo, Jerry, Jr.; parents, a devoted and dedi- cated mother, Clevetta McHenry (Marty); father, Vernindale Gar- rett (Rose); sisters, Cindy Garrett, Mechelle Keith, Minister Marion Clark; brothers, Vernindale Gar- rett (Keila), Pastor Henry McIn- tyre, Jr., Minister Danny McIntyre; uncles, Cleveland Moss (Ann), Marvin Moss, Michael Moss; a devoted friend, Curtis, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
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