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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
HARMON
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
IN MEMORIAM
DEBRA SMALL 9/5/1950 – 5/23/2007
You are gone from this life, but never forgotten in our hearts.
We love and miss you. The Small Family.
MS. SHIRLEY Y. ‘SHELLY’ SANDERS
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Shirley Y. Sanders, who transitioned from this place to stand before her Lord on May 16, 2016, will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016at2p.m.atNew Greater Friendship Mission- ary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Tampa, with the Pastor, Rev. Ronnie Mur- ray, officiating; and Rev. Madison Murray, eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Ms. Sanders was preceded in death by: her parents, Gene and Mary Jenkins; brother, Willie Jenkins; sis- ters, Beverly McKinnon and Patsy Black; and nephew, Taaj McNutt.
She leaves a legacy of love with: her first born, Sicily Sanders (Demond); sons, Robert Sanders, Jr., and Keighlen Lawrence; grand- children, Emani Eason, Taaj Pringle, Rhyana Sanders and Rikayla Sanders; siblings, Barbara Jenkins, Carolyn Sullivan, Velma Doyle and Gloria McNutt; nephews and nieces, Ronnie Reddish, Ty- rone Jenkins, Shon Sullivan, Leroy Sullivan, Jr., Travis (Renita) Williams, Willie Jenkins, Jr., LaNetria Hicks, Tiffany Taylor, Angel Williams, Oren (Timee) Den-
son, Sharonda (Jean) Desir, Nigeria and Iesha McDaniel; great nephews and nieces, Tymorris, Chelsea, Courtney, Shalacie, Dontae, Marquis, Tashae (Mario), Brelyn, An- tonio, Tyesha, Jada, Amiyah, Tashae, AnqueNette, John, Kayla, Marissa, Daisha, David, Rekayah, Marc, Demetrius, Darius, Desha, Orriyunna, Aniyab, De- Vonna, Ashley, Jessica, Jeanae, Jakyra, Jaz, Jalyce, Journei, Tomireyah, D’Ke- vis, Keith and Heaven; cousins, James Ferguson (fa- vorite), Romey Battle (Kenya); brother-in-law, Bernard Black; childhood friends, Sylvia Thomas, Jan- ice Woodall, and the “Goose Harlem” families; last but not least, her Greater Friend- ship family, where she con- tinued to be in fellowship since her childhood.
Shelly (as she was affec- tionately called) was the third of eight children born to the parentage of Gene A. and Mary L. Jenkins in Tampa, in the neighborhood lovingly dubbed, “Goose Harlem.”
She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and gained her high school diploma from an Adult Center. Shelly later went back to school and re- ceived an A. S. Degree in nursing.
Ms. Sanders was a former employee with Honeywell, Inc. and was a volunteer grandparent with Senior Services at Robles Elemen- tary.
There will be a viewing on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 5- 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with the family re- ceiving friends from 5-6 p. m.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m., Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson- funeralhome.com
BROTHER RANDALL GREGORY PETERMAN
Homegoing celebration for Brother Randall Gregory Peterman, who passed away May 15, 2016, will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10 a. m. at Calvary Tabernacle Baptist Church, 10930 U. S. Highway 301 North, Thono- tosassa, FL, 33592, with Pas- tor Wolfe, officiating. Interment will be made in Garden of Memories Ceme- tery.
Bro. Randall was a native of Tampa, and a longstand- ing member and Formal Brother in Charge of The Tampa Diocese in the church of The Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith.
He attended schools in Hillsborough County, gradu- ating from King High School, Class of 1976, and furthered his education at Erwin Voca- tional Technical School in Architecture.
Randall worked for Bern’s Steak House for many years, and later the City of Tampa, retiring due to illness.
He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandpar- ents, Tommie L. Peterman and Agaree Young; maternal grandparents, Willie Nellons and Gladys Palmer; and brother, Tommie L. Peter- man.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him with: his par- ents, R. L. Peterman, Sr. (founder of the Heavenly Trumpets) and W. Ruth Pe- terman; brothers, Raymond, Gerald, Ransome, Jr., Stan- ley, Howard (Tameka), Ronald (Tina), Willie and Eric; sisters, Yolanda (Jen- erald), Yvette, Shirley Gail, and devoted sister, Desiree (Thomas); his church family, the Shaws, Williams, Ander- sons, and the Woods; many great nieces and nephews; devoted cousins, Daria (Joy), Burke, Andrew (Butch) Moore, Jean Gant (Ike), and Charles Clark (Ginny); best friend, Dalphine Cobb (Cookie); godson, Roderick Gant; godmothers, Verlion H. Jordan and Essie Mae Emanuel; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Bro. Randall Peterman will be held Friday evening from 5-8 p. m.
The processional will assemble at the church at 9:45 a. m. on Saturday.
A HARMON BURIAL
REVEREND EARLIE JERRY WILLIAMS, SR.
Homegoing celebration for Reverend Earlie Jerry Williams, Sr., who passed away May 21, 2016, will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 11 a. m. at New Progress M. B. Church, 3307 E. Shad- owlawn Avenue, Tampa, 33610, with Bishop Michelle Patty, officiating, and Elder Tony Parker eulogist. Inter- ment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Rev. Earlie Jerry Williams, Sr. was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He dedicated his life to serving God, his family and the church.
He was one of the founders of New Progress M. B. Church, where he pas- tored for over 56 years.
Rev. E J. Williams was em- ployed by Cone Brothers As- phalt Company, where he worked for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #67 in West Tampa.
He was preceded in death by: his infant daughter, Tina Williams; son, Walter Williams; parents; and a sis- ter, Mozella Jackson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and de- voted wife of 65 years, Janice Williams; children, Earlie Williams, Jr. (Brenda), David Williams (Emma), Queen Fleming (Hildreth), James Williams (Sherry), Earlene Williams and Michael Williams (Lisette); 27 grandchildren, including devoted granddaughters, Se- lena Williams (Udo) and Tiffany Williams; a host of great grandchildren; sister, Rosanna W. McCullough; nieces and nephews; daugh- ter-in-law, Ruby Williams; like sons, Reverend Richard Woodbury (Sandra), and Deacon Lee Green; like a daughter, Janice Baker; New Progress M. B. Church fam- ily; and other relatives and friends.
Special acknowledgement to the healthcare workers of Hospice LifePath for services rendered throughout his ill- ness.
Visitation for Reverend E. J. Williams will be held Fri- day evening from 4-6 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The processional will assemble at the church on Saturday at 10:45 a. m.
A HARMON BURIAL
MRS. ROSA LEE ASHLEY SMALL
Mrs. Rosa Lee Ashley Small, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born in Shorterville, AL.
Our Rose was preceded in death by: her parents, Stephen Ashley and Alice West Ashley; and by her hus- band, Jesse Small.
She attended schools in Ft. Gains and Moultrie, GA, be- fore moving to Tampa, where she resided for the past 60 years.
Precious memories are locked into the hearts of: two daughters, Alice Faye Small and Debra Small Broxton; 2 granddaughters, Alyson Brox- ton-Scott and Ashley Broxton- Derius (Daniel); and 8 great grandchildren, Armand, Aaric, Aidan, Addison, Azar, Alexander, Audra and Alijah.
Our Rose will also be for- ever cherished by: 3 devoted siblings, Minnie Johns Hob- ley, Meraldine Johns Banks and Eli Johns, all of Tampa; as well as generations of nieces and nephews, includ- ing her beloved, ‘Poncho’ Orie Hobley, Jr.
Her love and generosity crossed bloodlines to include Ronetta and Eric McNair - daughter and grandson of the heart.
Also amongst those who will miss her are: cousins, Johnnie M. Jessamy, New Rochelle, NY; Joyce Fortune, Maryland; Bernestine Thomas, Atlanta, GA; and Freddie Jean West Hudson, Tampa; and loving neighbor, Ms. Annie Wimberly.
Our dear Rose will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
No services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family thanks you for your love and well wishes.
IN MEMORIAM
JAMES BADY (J. B.) GREEN 8/12/18 – 5/23/2004
Dorothy H. Green, wife; and Gail P. Green, daughter. Though much is taken, much abides. Tennyson.
We are grateful for our connection to a man who lived with
grace, integrity and humility. We remember J. B., James, Daddy, Jay, Lil Farmer, Jarhead, Bro. Green, Deacon – and by many other names – with love. We also remember him as a husband, father, teacher and deacon. May God rest his soul.
Favorite Bible Verse: I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord. PSALM 122:1.
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