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Funerals/Memoriam
Wil spent 17 years developing fu- ture leaders with joy and deter- mination. The true test of a man is not what he does when the spotlight is on him, but when no one is watching, when no one is there to judge. In good times and bad, happy days and some a bit sadder, Wil was a strong sweet spirit, honest to his core.
He never asked for or was given anything, but always de- served more. Wil had another great fortune of meeting and falling in love with Ms. Calverta Brown, they both had similar in- terest and backgrounds. After a short courtship they prayed and God answered. In late 2006 they were united in Holy Matrimony, and their marriage was filled with love and true friendship. Wil was a devoted, faithful and loving husband.
He was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church of Citrus Park in Tampa. Wil sang in the choir; was a part of the Promise Keepers Men’s Group; a regular at Sunday School and served on the Citrus Park Christian School Steering Committee. Wil’s service to his church is a testimony of his love of God, faithfulness and dedica- tion as expressed in Matthew 25:21; “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” The morning of Friday July 1, 2017 the Almighty God in his infinite wisdom called on his son, to come home.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory and legacy with: his wife, Calverta; his eldest son, Michael Christopher Dean; his youngest son, Christian Ethan Alexander; his grandson, Jordan Alexander, all of Tampa; his younger brother, Larry Greer, of Alton, Illinois and one of his closest friends, Carl Gibbs of Tampa; a friend, mentor, father and hus- band, Wil spent 75 years defining what it meant to be a man. In laughter, in tears, sorrow and cheer Wil was truly one of a kind. A genuine and fulfilled life of 75 years, Wil has left a legacy that shall last lifetimes.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thurs- day,July13thfrom4to7p.m. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. The fam- ily and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday, July 15th for the service.
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IN MEMORIAM
THOMAS KELLY JULY 6, 2017
It’s been one year since you’ve been gone, Bro. We miss you.
From Mom, Louise, love you.
MRS. REBECCA GANT-FAISON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rebecca Gant-Faison of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, will be held Saturday, July 15th, 4 p. m. at New Mt. Zion Mission- ary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Pastor Larry Roundtree, II, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rebecca was born June 17, 1953 in Walterboro, SC. She was educated in the public school of Hillsborough County. Rebecca departed this earthly life to join her heavenly father.
She was preceded in death by: her son, Jermaine Faison; par- ents, William and Retha Gant; sisters, Pearlie Mae Sullivan, Janie Bell Danner and Hattie Mae Williams; niece, Redell Brown; and her twin brother, Isaac Gant.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her son, Jeremiah Faison (Cyteria); granddaughters, Cymiah Faison and Remeka Faison; sister, Ruthie May Bouges of Walter- boro, SC.; brothers, Billie Gant (Minnie) and James Gant (Frances) of Tampa, FL; nephews, Whiley Bouges, Bernard Harris, James Williams, Jr. (Mary), Vernon Lee Williams, Jerry Gant, Willie Sullivan, Willie Gant, Jimmie Gant, Bobby Walker and Colby Walker; nieces, Susie Jeffery (Andrew), Georgie Cornelius (Cedrick), Brenda Gant and Ginette Simmons (Edward) all of South Carolina, Tonya Gant- Johnson (Antonio), Reatha Walker (Robert), Lue Sennie Williams, Carla Washington (Thomas), Brenda Gant, An- nette Walker Johnson (Darryl), Gina Larry (Thomas), Debra Danner, Bridget Carter and Catris Green, all of Tampa, FL.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 14th, from 5 - 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from5-6p.m.Thefamilyand friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the serv- ice.
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MR. WILBERT GREER ‘WIL’
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Wilbert Greer, “Wil,” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, will be held on Saturday, July 15th, 11 a. m. at Community United Methodist Church, 207 Bucking- ham Ave. E., Oldsmar, Florida 34677. The interment will follow.
A husband, father, mentor, and friend, Wilbert Lee Greer was born October 29, 1941 to Willie Greer and Marjorie Cowan. Wil had the great fortune of marrying his high school sweetheart, Gloria Jean Bowie and they had an amazing 45 years together. They were blessed with two sons, Michael and Christian. Sadly, Wil lost his wife of four plus decades in early 2005. Wil was a faithful and loving husband and was both a rock of strength, and compassion to both Gloria and the family.
Wil, a member of the United States Air Force traveled across the world as he, his family and ca- reer grew. Norway, California, Philippines, Hawaii, Turkey and Florida were just a few of the places Wil called home over his 29-year military career.
Education was Wil’s true pas- sion. He became a highly sought after ROTC instructor for several years at San Francisco State Uni- versity. Nonetheless, Wil went back to school following his mili- tary career and secured a Bache- lor’s degree in education from the University of South Florida and later achieved his Master’s degree at the University of Oklahoma.
From the military barracks of Oslo, Norway to the 3rd grade class at Morgan Wood Elemen- tary in Tampa was quite the tran- sition. Beloved by both students and faculty at Morgan Woods,
MRS. KEISHA LIVINGSTON-HILL
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Keisha Livingston-Hill of Tampa, Florida who passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 will be held Saturday, July 15th, 2 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 32nd Ave., Rev. Antonio Hawkins, pastor, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Keisha was born July 31, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. She en- joyed exercising, traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her grandparents, Roland E. Gooddine and Bertha B. Jackson and Hattie Mae Liv- ingston; aunts, Evonne Liv- ingston-Sager and Rosalind Slaton.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her husband, Darryl Hill; children, Korinthian Gadson, Jazzerey Viverette and Zackriah Hill; parents, Larry Livingston (Jan- ice) and Rhonda M. Roby (Wal- lace R.); grandfather, Abraham Livingston; sisters, Tanika and Tasha Jackson, Watisha Roby, Donnisha and Janise Liv- ingston; brothers, Tony Liv- ingston, Curtis, Michael and Lorenzo Robinson; aunts, Linda White, Rose and Regina Gooddine and Rosemary Hornsby; uncle, Edward Charles Frilth; nieces and nephews, Deshanti and De’marion Catuey, Denim Davis, Jasmine, Aaliyah and Tony Livingston, Jr. and Quentin Watkins; cousins, An- toine Reid, LaDasha Vickers, Durrell Gooddine and Dekita Gooddine, Yu suf El-Amin; mother-in-law, Edith M. Hill (William); sisters-in-law, Veronica Watkins and Ykeshia Caswell; brother-in-law, Mario Watkins; special friends, Lake- sha and Lateisha Bush, Anita Prather and Nicole Duling and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day,July14th from5-8p.m. The family will receive friends from5-6p.m.Thefamilyand friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. ANTHONY ANDERSON
A Memorial Service for Mr. Anthony Anderson of Tampa, FL, who passed away on July 5, 2017, will be held on Saturday, July 15th, at 10 a. m. at Abun- dant Life Enrichment Church, 4701 E. Hanna Avenue, Pastor Randy Randolph, with Pastor Michael Neely, officiating.
Anthony Anderson was born April 27, 1956 in Tampa, Florida to Richard Carswell and Evelyn Anderson.
Anthony is survived by: two sons, Dewann Anderson (Quin- isha) and Zuquise Darby; brother, John Anderson, Sr., (Virginia); sister, Linda Larry; and grandchildren, DaYani An- derson, Asia Anderson, Dela Anderson and Wynariah An- derson; nephews, John, Jr., (Kim), Michael (Cyntha), Jaron, Dashad, Jamal, Xavier, Robert, Tariq, and Jermaine; nieces, Kissha and Sonya; and a host of great nieces and nephews, family and friends; special friend, Valerie; and special co-workers at Univer- sity Village.
Anthony was a very hard working man and worked at University Village for eighteen years as a Floor Tech. He also loved to play basketball in his childhood days and continued to watch basketball in his pas- times. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and cherished friend. Rest in Peace, Anthony. All family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday at 9:45 a. m. for the service.
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