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p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the funeral home at approximately 9:45 a. m., Saturday for the service.
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MR. WALI ISHMAIL ABDULLAH CLANTON, JR.
A celebration of life serv- ice for Mr. Wali Ishmail Ab- dullah Clanton, Jr., 19, who God reclaimed on Sunday, June 14, 2015, will be held Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Triumph and Deliv- erance Church Of God In Christ, 8525 N. 78th Street, Temple Terrace, FL, Pastor E. J. Piggott, with Pastor Warren Johnson, officiating, eulogist. Interment will fol- low in Orange Hill Cemetery.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him with: a loving mother, Latoscha Brown, At- lanta, GA; father, Wali Shar- rieff Clanton (Alanta), Tampa; father figure and mentor, Andrew Grimsley, Locust Grove, GA; five broth- ers, Gregory Powell, Andre Grimsley, Atlanta, GA, Anto- nio Powell, Jr., and Ali Amir Sharrieff Clanton, Tampa, and Jarius Grimsley, Al- abaster, AL; two sisters, Alaya Maryam Jordon and Alia Khadija Clanton, Tampa; great grandmother, Susie Brown, Tampa; two grandmothers, Cora Clanton and Judy Poole, Tampa; grandfather, Henry Clanton, Tampa; aunts, Rene Panko (Dasril), Resa Chapman, Anita Robinson, Fatima Clanton (Everett), Sana Clan- ton-Hamilton (Daniel), La- toya Bailey (Bobby), Keshia Dukes, Ebony Dooley, Voug- ina Hughes and Nicole R. Hinnant; uncles, Ethan Larry (Candice), and Alphonso Poole (Tasha), a host of great aunts and uncles and cousins; and a host of family and friends in Indiana, Ken- tucky, California, Ohio, Geor- gia, and Tampa.
A native of Tampa, Mr. Clanton was born on Novem- ber 1, 1995, to the parentage of Wali S. Clanton and LaToscha Brown. He gradu- ated from Dutch Town High School, and was attending Kentucky State University, where he was studying to be- come a Nurse Practitioner and was on the football team.
Wali was baptized at the Guiding Light Deliverance Ministries, Atlanta, Georgia.
There will be a viewing with the family present on Friday, June 26, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. at Triumph and De- liverance Church Of God In Christ, 8525 N. 78th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
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DARIUS JAMAL EVANS
Funeral service for Darius Jamal Evans, who transi- tioned from earthly labor to eternal rest on Saturday, June 20, 2015, will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive, 5705 N. 32nd Street, Tampa, with the pastor, Antonio Hawkins, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tampa, Darius Jamal Evans was born Au- gust 8, 1998, to the parentage of Derrick J. Evans and Mary Ann Williams-Evans.
“Tickle Man,” as he was af- fectionately known, was such a joy to be around. He loved his family dearly and be- lieved in working hard to achieve all he set his mind to.
Darius was heartbroken on May 17, 2015, when his loving mother, Mary Williams-Evans passed away. His love and compassion for his mother was true and ful- filling. Heaven is rejoicing as they are reunited after a brief separation in time.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Mary Ann Williams-Evans; and grand- father, Mr. Joseph Bostick.
Darius leaves to cherish precious memories of him with: a loving father, Derrick J. Evans, Sr.; 5 siblings, Tiffany Williams, Andrea Evans, Derrick Evans, Jr., Ashley Evans and Anyviana Evans; maternal grand- mother, Shirley Ann Abra- ham (Bobby); paternal grandparents, Melody Evans and Carlton Kirkland (Mary); aunts, April Evans, Crystal Evans, Latoya Evans and Sonja Barr; uncles, Eugene Akins, Robert Williams, Willie Williams (Shemika), Bobby Williams (Shawn), Michael Williams and Ter- ranzton Barr (Tania), all of Tampa; nieces Sa’Maria Northern and Hazel; nephew, Jaiden Silas; grand aunts, Virglene Young (Earnest), Hattie Jackson, Sadie Fisher, Margetta Tilman, Alice Akins, Mable Akins, Teresa Bynum (Calvin), Michelle Jacobs (Shannon), Elder Willamena Johnson (James), Sabrina Evans and Shannel Evans; and grand uncles, Leroy Akins, Rev. William Evans, Jr. (Alice), and Pastor Michael Evans (Brenda).
He also leaves a host of cousins, friends and other sorrowing loved ones.
There will be a viewing on Friday, June 26, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m. in the chapel
Friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
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SISTER MAMIE L. JOHNSON
Homegoing celebration for Sister Mamie L. Johnson, affectionately known as Duke and Gangan, who passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, June 27, 2015, at 11 a. m. at First Baptist Church Of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Dr. Evan Burrows. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: four brothers, Jimmie Lee Gary, Jr., Homer Gary, Paris Gary and Robert Gary; two sisters, Mildred Ander- son and Queen L. Thrower; nephews, Aaron Rawls, Rev. Roland Oliver, Sr., Archie Gary, Timothy Gary, Edner Gary; and niece, Mildred Gary Bush.
She leaves to cherish mem- ories of her with: her loving and devoted husband of 60 years Roland H. Johnson; daughter, Tanya Gordon (Chris); grandchildren, An- gelia Thompson and Brian Marcus (Atlanta, GA); great grandchildren, Alexis Evans and Taniyah Thompson; car- ing godson, Rodney Lasing; a host of nephews including de- voted nephews, Aaron Jack- son (Beverly), Oscar Johnson, Jr. (Gay), Brian Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Daniel Troy (Doris), Crosby Gary (Yvette), Melvin Gary (Tommie), Larry Gary, Ran- dolph Gary (Ming), Jerry Gary, Harvey Doleman, Jonathan Oliver and Roland Oliver, Jr.; a host of devoted nieces, Nadine Johnson, Para Lee London, Agnes Robinson (Jerry), Sandra Gary, Judy Alexander (Leon), Cheryl Turk (Joe), Melissa Brantley (Carl), and Connie Gary; a host of cousins including cousin, Florastine Anderson; brother-in-law, Rev. Oscar Johnson; longtime friends of 60 years Creola Morgan and Hazel Mathews; special friends, Daisy Harris and Al- berta Reed; caregiver, Adrian Brockman; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
A native of Phenix City, AL, Sister Johnson had resided in the Tampa area since 1955. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of College Hill for the past 60 years, where she was always willing to service.
She was a Lunchroom Manger for Hillsborough County Schools for many years, prior to her retirement.
There will a viewing on Friday June 26, 2015, from 5- 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home with the family receiv- ing friends from 6-7 p. m. in the chapel. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 10:45 a. m., Saturday for the service.
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SISTER CASSIE N. VIVERETTE
Homegoing celebration service for Sister Cassie N. Viverette, who passed away on June 22, 2015, will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 10 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, with Bishop R. M. Smith, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: children, Joe Viverette, Ella Bagwell, Dexter Viverette and James Viverette; brothers, Clinton Nash and Marvin Nash; sis- ter-in-law, Annie Nash; nephew, Arthur Nash; and husband, Tommie Viverette.
Sister Viverette leaves to cherish fond memories and celebrate her homegoing with: children, Tommie Viverette, Jr., Sammie Viverette and wife, Cardelia, Barbara Viverette, Cassie Viverette and friend, Regi- nald Mulkey, Linda Viverette and friend, Lee Scott, Brenda Viverette and friend, Will Watson, Danny Viverette, Jessie Viverette and friend, Charlotte Douglas, Mary Viverette, and Antonio Viverette; grandchildren, Carlos Epps and wife, Shae, Zadie Cochran, Orrin Arnold, Sandria Arnold, Chantalette Viverette, San- tira Didley, Sanrita Monts, Quanesha Staten, Daron Rowe, Valencia Pressley, Detra Warren, Ebony Viverette, Demetris Viverette, Valenia Viverette, Courtney Viverette, Travis Viverette, Travis Viverette, Tommie Viverette, III, Joey Viverette, Niki Green, Jamah L., Karesha, Darrell and Denise; nieces and nephews, Ellestine, Eddie, Gerald and Glenn; great nieces and nephews, Shelia Nash Robin- son (Anthony), Arthur Nash, Bruce Brantley, Tonya Olive, Jerome Brantley, Amaris Boatwright, Regina Brantely, Timothy Nash (Remeka), Carolyn Nash and Telesicia Nash; cousin, Mary Robin- son and husband, Gilbert; daughters-in-law, Brenda Youngblood Viverette and Betty Viverette Walker; god- daughters, Antoinette Stew- art and Anna Fortenberry; special friends, Flossie P. Pittman, Nettie Ruth Kendricks, Ruby Epps and Recy Cochran; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A native of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Sister Viverette moved to the Tampa area over 60 years ago.
Sister Viverette was born to the parentage of the late J. C. and Jenie Nash. She was educated at Franklin Adult School and was a member of True Hope Pentecostal Church.
There will be a viewing Fri- day June 26, 2015, from 5-9
DEACONESS ALMA LOUISE JONES SUTTON
Memorial celebration of life service for Deaconess Alma (Doll-baby) Louise Jones Sutton, who received her heavenly call on Sunday, June 7, 2015, will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 5-7 p. m. at New Life Christian Fellowship Church, 1321 Providence Road, Bran- don, FL, 33511, with Bishop Robert Regester, pastor, offi- ciating.
Mrs. Alma Louise Jones Sutton was born on Decem- ber 19, 1942, to the late James Smallwood Jones and Vinona Lee Griffin Jones in Pantego, North Carolina. Alma was a product of Beau- fort County Public Schools in Pantego, NC, and Booker T. Washington in Norfolk VA. She attended Hartford Com- munity College and majored in Early Children Education. She resided in Tampa, after months of ill health; she journeyed to Louisville, Ken- tucky with her nephews and nieces to seek advanced med- ical care.
In 2006, she met the love of her life and married, Oliver Sutton from Hartford, CT. They would spend the re- minder of their lives and pro- viding service to the people of God in their church New Life Christian Fellowship in Tampa.
She leaves to cherish memories of her with: hus- band, Oliver Sutton; one bio- logical son, Marc (Sarah); step-children, Tonya Sutton- Seabrook, Wayne Flynt, Oliver Sutton, IV and Gordon Jemmont; grandchildren, Mahogany, Infinity, Elishah and Jaden; great grandson, Jackson; four nephews, one niece, 11 great nieces and nephews and 19 great-great nieces; brother-in-law, Rod- ney Curtis Sutton; sister-in- law, Cynthia Sutton; fathers-in-law, Oliver Sutton, Sr., and Talmon Griffin; other brothers and sisters- in-law; a multitude of cousins and friends and god- daughters, April Johnson and Tonya Lewis.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 4:45 p. m. for the service.
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