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GUDES
DEACON EDDIE LEE WILLIAMS, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Eddie Lee Williams, Sr., who passed away on January 1, 2020, will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11 a. m., at Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602, Dr. B. R. Ful- ton, Jr., pastor.
Deacon Eddie Lee Williams, Sr., was born on March 8, 1934, to Cleveland Williams and Rosa Belle Allen, in Tallahassee, FL. Deacon Williams moved to Tampa in the 1950s and was em- ployed with the Hillsborough County Mosquito Control as a Mechanic for over 35 years before he retired.
He was a faithful Deacon at Mt. Moriah P. B. Church for over 60 years, and a member of the No. 3 Chorus.
Deacon Williams was pre- ceded in death by: his wife, Mother Annie Mae Williams;, son, Charlie Crapps; brothers, James, LeRoy, and Leon; and sis- ters, Carolyn Williams and Jessie Randolph.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: his wife, Maggie Williams; granddaughter, Jaliyah Patter- son; daughter, Doristene Williams; grandson, Gerardus Pino (Mary), great grandsons, Jaylen and Alex; granddaughter, Brianna Pino; great granddaugh- ter, Penelope; great grandson, Lenox Thomas; grandson, Bran- don; son, Eddie L. Williams, Jr., (Mildred), granddaughter, Erica; great-grandson, James Knotts, Jr.; and Freddy L. Williams (Car- olyn), granddaughters, Tyra Williams, great- granddaughter, Raelyn Jackson, Maya Lee Williams, all of Tampa; also sis- ters, Arabelle (Johnny Huewitt), Bernice, (Lee Howard), Essie Turner, Rosa Lee Williams, and Allean (Larry Austin); brother, Cleveland Williams, Jr., (Annie Joyce), all of Tallahassee, FL; grandsons, James Pickens, Fa- bien and Xavier Crapps; stepson, Edward Todd; and a special thanks to Jerome and Tee and Jesha Brown; and a host of rela- tives, church family, and friends.
Visitation is Friday evening, January 10th, 5-7 p. m. at Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church.
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HARMON
MS. EUGENIE (MS. FAYE) BENNETT
Celebration Of Life for Ms. Eugenie (Ms. Faye) Bennett, who passed away November 11, 2019, will be held Saturday, Jan- uary 11, 2020 at 11 A. M. at Col- lege Hill Mennonite Church, 3506 Machado St., Tampa, FL 33605, Pastor Walter Crawford, officiating.
Eugenie Bennett was born October 10, 1934 in West- moreland Jamaica, West In- dies. While residing in Tampa she opened a beauty salon and restaurant. She enjoyed doing clients hair and especially loved cooking. In Tampa she was well known for her special Jerk sauce and her Jerk Chicken. She also made a wicked rum punch.
Eugenie was a dedicated member at the College Hill Men- nonite Church, in which she en- joyed going to church and praising the Lord. On No- vember 8, 2019, she went to be the Lord.
She is survived by: her sis- ter, Myrtle Foster; nephews, Nicolas Foster, Nathan Foster and Xavian White; nieces, Mar- ion Shaw, Carol Foster, Ruth McLean-Foster, Taneisha Smith, Latavia Wedderburn, Olivia Fos- ter, Octavia Foster; cousins, Jacqueline Bennett, Amauri Banks, Eustace Banks, Macayla Hodge and Kemani Passee.
Ms. Bennett’s viewing will be at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, from 6 p. m.-8 p. m., and funeral will be at College Hill Mennonite Church at 3506 Machado Street Tampa, 33605.
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AIKENS
MR. GRADY W. BREWSTER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Grady W. Brewster of Los An- geles, CA, who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, will be held on Saturday, January 11th, 1 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Grady was born in Meridian, Mississippi on October 7, 1950, to the late Grady and Elsie Lee Brew- ster. He enjoyed going on family outings, taking photos, and biking along the beach.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; 4 brothers, Joe Nathan Brewster, James, Darryl and Dwight Brewster-Mosley.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: companion, Jackie Weeks; 2 sons, Kenneth Barker and his chil- dren, Gregory Turner, Yasmine Grey, Keisha Capehart, Tiandra Barker, Tiara Barker, Kenshia Hardy, Kristopher Williams, Tai- won Hardy, Alexandra Thomas, Miracle Allen and Rolanda Barker; and Grady Brewster, III and his children, Darrius Brew- ster, Grady, IV Brewster, Gierra Brewster, LaTonya Sims, and La- Toya Sims; 2 great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Darrius; 4 sisters, Joann Brewster Bell, Joyce Mc- Cray, Rosie Lee Brewster and Elaine Brewster; 4 uncles, Leonard “Joe” Coleman (Elaine), Roosevelt Coleman (Eola), Larry Ruffin (Bertha) and Jerry Ruffin (Cynthia); 7 aunts, Annie Kate Pat- ton (Fred), Geraldine Chappel, Evelyn Conaway, Jeanette Clark, Maxine Hall, Joyce Coleman and Dorothy Coleman; nieces and nephews, Trenese, Joyce, Lakithia Dziadon (Joseph), Christina Sur- geon (Linus), Terran Bell (Amiee/Kianna), Teleah Bell (Tony), Antwaine Christopher (Jennifer), Kelvin McCray, John Shuler, Reginald and Kerwin Alexander, Ja-’mon (Donshea) Hill, Mark Sherman, Jr., Marquita Morgan (Stanley) and Arsenio Coston (Samantha); and a host of special friends who will dearly miss him.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service.
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MR. CHARLES BOLDEN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Charles Bolden of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, will be held Friday, January 10th, 10 a. m., at Macedonia M. B. Church, 9750 Rockhill Rd., Thonotosassa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Willie Richard- son, Sr., pastor, officiating. The in- terment will be held in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Charles Bolden was born June 7, 1924 in River Junction, Florida, to the late Eddie and Idell Bolden. He completed his formal education in River Junction public schools. He was drafted to the U. S. Army after high school. He attended Bethune-Cookman College in Day- tona Beach, Florida. During his studies at Bethune, he interacted with the founder, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. He graduated with advanced studies in Electrical Engineering and received his Bach- elor of Science degree. He also taught at a Middle School in Ocala, Florida as an Industrial Arts Teacher.
He enjoyed electronics, mathe- matical reasonings, Biblical knowl- edge, prayer meetings and Bible study.
Charles married Merle (Brad- ford) Christmas Eve, December 24, 1970. To this union a son was born, Chamal Bolden; he also has a step- daughter, Rhonda Bradford. He was a faithful member of Macedo- nia M. B. Church of Thonotosassa, Florida.
Charles was preceded in death by: his parents, Eddie and Idell Bolden; sons, Lewis Pinnix and Victor Bolden; brothers, John, Nathaniel and Esko; sister, Doris Boyle.
He graduated with advanced studies in Electrical Engineering, he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He served faithfully by vis- iting other countries and places telling many about God; he will be truly missed.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his faithful wife, Merle Bolden; son, Chamal L. Bolden; stepdaughter, Rhonda Bradford; sister, Frankie Mae Askew; granddaughter, Keisha Pinnix; grandson, Darryl Pinnix; great-grandson, Quay Pinnix; nieces, Joyce Doyle and Taunya Doyle; nephew, Don Doyle; 6 great- grandchildren (Bradford); sister- in-law, Ollie Stenelofton; brother-in-law, Pastor Cecil Brad- ford; a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held Thursday, January 9th, from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Fri- day for the service.
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MS. DOROTHY V. FLEMING
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Dorothy V. Fleming of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, will be held on Saturday, January 11th, 2 p. m., at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 5001 Cumberland Drive, Pastor R. A. Polk, officiating. The interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gainesville, Florida.
Dorothy was born on June 26, 1929, in Gainesville, Florida, to the late Homer Adkins, Sr., and Bernice Fleming Adkins. She was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church and had a great passion for sharing her love for God. She worked for St. Joseph Hospital and retired after 25 years of serv- ice. She enjoyed shopping, going to the movies, and spending time with her family.
She was cherished as an entre- preneur and chef. Many young ladies adopted her as their “Ma Dear” because she provided pro- found wisdom and guidance in life matters. She was also an encour- ager for ladylike style and refined beauty.
She was preceded in death by: her step-brother, Louis Williams, Sr., and son, Terry Bowles.
Remembering her lovingly with cherished thoughts are: daughter, Cynthia Myers of Tampa, FL; son, Emmitt Bowles (Versie) of Chicago, IL; grandchil- dren, Michael Bowles (Nicole), Jamil Jones, Tanya Bowles, Ky- onne Goodman, James, Jasmine and Jackie Robinson; great grand- children: Xavier Bowles and Jalen Jones; goddaughter, Pamela Bob- West; daughter-in-law, Laura Bowles; friend: Connie Tucker; family friend, Barbara Grete; and a host of other family members and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 10th, 5 to 7 p. m. The fam- ily will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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