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Funerals/Memoriam
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. ARETHA MICHELLE GEORGE
Celebration of life service for Ms. Aretha Michelle George, who passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 11 a. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott St., Tampa, with Pastor, Reverend Dr. T. W. Jenkins, officiating. In- terment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Aretha was born to the parentage of Sadie L. Jack- son and Charlie L. George, Sr. on May 30, 1967, in Tampa. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was bap- tized at New Hope Mission- ary Baptist Church in Tampa. She attended the local schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from Chamberlain Senior High School. She later pursued her undergraduate degree at Hillsborough Community College.
Aretha was preceded in death by: her father, Charlie L. George Sr.; her grand- mothers, Stella Hampton and Maria George; and her grandfathers, Richard Jack- son and Dave George.
She leaves to cherish pre- cious memories of her with: beloved son, Eric N. Moore, Jr. of Tampa; her grandchil- dren, Troy E. Moore and Taaliyah D. Motes of Tampa; her mother, Sadie L. Jackson of Tampa; her brothers, Aubury D. George of Cocoa, FL, Andrew T. Corbitt of Tampa, and Charlie L. George, Jr. (Trevia) of Char- lotte, NC; special friends, Evelyn Roberts of Tampa, Alberta Ellison of Tampa, and Jackie Miller of Tampa; a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, other family mem- bers and friends who will miss her dearly.
There will be viewing from 5-9 p. m., Friday, May 1, 2015, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, 33605.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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MR. HERMAN ‘SAUSAGE BALL’ TYSON GOFF, SR.
A celebration of life for Mr. Herman “Sausage Ball” Tyson Goff, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015, will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 2 p. m. at the graveside at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, 33610, with the Rev- erend Ross Chandler, offici- ating. Interment will follow.
Mr. Goff was born on Oc- tober 25, 1941, in Starke, FL, to the late Alfreda and William Tyson, Sr.
Mr. Goff resided in Tampa, where he attended Hillsborough County Public Schools.
He was a graduate and Alumni of Howard W. Blake High School. Shortly after graduation, Mr. Goff joined the United States Army. He later became a longtime em- ployee for over 30 years with Winn Dixie Corp. Also, he was an employee of Dawn Brite, Inc. for 15 years.
Herman Goff was pre- ceded in death by: adoptive parents, Georgia and Cor- nelius Goff; two brothers, William Tyson, Jr. and Deroy Tyson; and a sister, Thelma Tyson.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him with: a loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Peggy Goff; 2 children, son, Herman Tyson Goff, Jr. and daughter, Tiffany Lamara Hopson (Eric Hopson); 2 grandsons, Rontravius Pea- cock and Eric Hopson, Jr.; 3 granddaughters, Tysoni Goff, Eris Hopson and Erin Hop- son; extended granddaugh- ter Eriana Hopson; sister, Mildred Smith (Charles Smith); brother, Herbert Tyson; a host of nieces and nephews; and a number of other loving family members and friends.
There will be viewing from 5-9 p. m., Friday, May 1, 2015, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, 33605. Friends are asked to assemble at the graveside at approximately 1:45 p. m., Saturday for the service.
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MR. OTIS MCNISH, JR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Otis McNish, Jr. of Tampa, will be held Satur- day,May2,2015,at2p.m.at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, 33605, with the Rev- erend Zachery Hudson, offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Otis McNish, Jr. was born August 19, 1940, in Ft. Meade, FL, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Otis (Fannie) Mc- Nish, Sr.
He departed this earthly life on April 22, 2015.
He attended public schools in Tampa. Mr. Mc- Nish later went to work for Tampa Maritime Association International Longshore- men’s Association and re- tired on March 31, 1991.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him: 6 children, Arthur Lee Ross, Jocelyn (Joy) Burkes (Sam), Barry McNish, Regina McNish, Stephanie McNish and Otis McNish, III; grandchildren, Michele Ross, Christopher Burkes, CJ Burkes, Darwin McNish, Darwin McNish, II, Mario McNish, Devin Mc- Nish, Indonesia Peterson, Izeal Peterson, Otis McNish, IV, Darius McNish, Laela Mc- Nish and Tatiana McNish; a devoted and loving compan- ion, Eugenia Baker; 2 sisters, Audrey McNish Colston and Katie McNish; nephew, John Marcus Tiller; a host of great grandchildren and cousins; and longtime friends, Charlie Mack and J. D. Souter.
There will be viewing from 5-9 p. m., Friday, May 1, 2015, and the family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the funeral home at approximately 1:45 p. m., Saturday for the service.
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MS. EBONY L. YOUNG
Ms. Ebony L. Young who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015, will have a private viewing with interment fol- lowing in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Gregory Keith Windham; grandmothers, Catherine Young and Willie Mae Windham; grandfather, Henry Young; and aunt, Se- brenia Hicks.
She leaves to love and cherish precious memories of her with: loving daugh- ters, Sa’breana Brooks and Kenyan’a Brooks; a loving son, Charlton Dawkins, Jr.; her mother, Stephanie Young; brothers, Ken Young, Darius Windham, Gregory K. Windham, Jr., and Garrett Windham; and sister, Ashley Windham.
She also leaves behind lov- ing and devoted aunts, Betty Bing, Deborah Windham and Rachel Young; uncles, George O. Windham, Jr. (Grace) and Reginald S. Windham (Linda).
She also leaves to mourn her passing: the Young fam- ily, Anitra Knight and a host of other relatives and friends that knew and loved her very much.
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MS. THERESA D. MAYO
A memorial service cele- brating the life of Ms. Theresa D. Mayo, who passed away April 23, 2015, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Abun- dant Life Enrichment Church, 4701 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Randy Randolph, with Pastor Michael Neely, officiating.
Ms. Mayo was born on June 20, 1950, in Tampa, to the late Christine and Oliver Mayo, Jr.
Ms. Mayo retired after 30 years of service from the Hillsborough County School District.
Theresa was a faithful member of New Millennium Community Church, until her illness.
Preceded her in death were: her mother, Christine T. Mayo; sister, Olivia M. Roane; grandmother, Sally Mayo.
Theresa leaves her warm- hearted and loving memories with: a devoted and her care- giving daughter, Tamela Davis; and loving son-in-law, Christopher Davis; the love of her life, 4 grandchildren, Christine, Charisma, Christopher, Jr. and Chris- tain; father, Oliver Mayo, Jr.; a devoted sister, Virginia; caring brother-in-law, John; like-a-brother, Ken Anthony (Yolanda); aunts, Ethelreda Burton, Berdie Sessoms and Mary Townsend; nieces, Sonya Dudley, Alicia Roane, Brittney Sanders, Ariel Sanders and Kesslia Fields; nephews, Robert Dudley, Jermaine Davis, Terry Roane, Robert Roane, Steve Brown, Tariq Allen, John An- derson, Jr. (Kim), Michael Anderson (Cynthia), Jason Anderson, Jamaal Anderson, Xavier Anderson and Rashon Peters; brother-in-law, Rus- sell Roane (California); a host of loving and caring cousins and other sorrowing relatives; and special friends, acknowledging Ms. Freda Davis for her love and care- giving.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
IN MEMORIAM
FAST FREDDIE Sunrise: May 2, 1973 Sunset: May 1, 2012
Hi Brother, it’s been 3 years, it seems like yester- day. You are missed each and every day. Rest on.
We love you and miss you.
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