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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
BRO. WILLIE ROBINSON, JR.
Homegoing Celebration for Bro. Willie Robinson, Jr. “Bumpsy,” who passed away on May 26, 2019, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2:30 p. m. at Beulah Baptist Institu- tional Church, 1006 W Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dr. W. James Favorite, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bro. Willie Robinson, Jr. was born and reared in Tampa, Florida to the late Willie Robin- son, Sr. and Sarah Jackson Robinson. He was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System, a proud 1967 graduate of the George S. Mid- dleton Senior High School.
After graduation, Mr. Robin- son attended Bishop College, in Dallas, Texas where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Educa- tion and pledged the Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi. Soon after receiving his Bache- lor’s Degree, Mr. Robinson was accepted into the Master of Ed- ucation Program at Prairie View A&M University, in Prairie View, Texas, where he received a Master’s Degree in Education.
Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie Robinson, Sr. and Sarah Jack- son Robinson; and wife, Thelma Bell Robinson.
He is survived by: his only daughter, Desiree Robinson and two grandsons, Ricardo Clouden and Timothy Clouden. He is also survived by his cousins, Johnnie Saunders, An- toinette Jackson, Kenneth Car- rethers, Jr., Jeanette (Ted) Wilkes, and Karen (Sol) Banks, Bernestine Glymph, Lawrence Ludd (Renee), Bobby Cotton (Aletha), Kathy Flournoy, Regi- nald Cotton (Linda), Sheila Bar- rett, Robert, Brown (Gail), Christine Brown, Romell Brown, Brenda Bowens, Yvonne, Jennifer Speights and Vera Taylor. Special friends, Joyce Collins, Willie Joe Mar- shall, William Salve (Val), Rev. A. Leon Lowery, II, (Elnora), Theodis McKinney and wife, Jack Swaine, Nathaniel O’Neil; and other sorrowful relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 5-8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 2:15 p.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ROBERT SANDERS, SR.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert Sanders, Sr., who passed on May 18, 2019 will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 12 noon at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Robert Sanders, Sr. was born in Millhaven, Georgia on De- cember 3, 1945 to the parentage of Matthew and Hattie Lee Sanders. He attended the public schools of Millhaven, Georgia. Mr. Sanders was a resident since 1993. He was employed as a la- borer with the Railroad prior to his retirement.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Matthew and Hattie Lee Sanders; 4 brothers, Matthew, Roosevelt, Elie and Henry; 3 sisters, Mary, Sarah and Marie.
Mr. Robert Sanders, Sr. leaves to cherish precious memo- ries of him with: 4 children, Anna Fryson of Millen, Georgia, Sicily Sanders, Robert Sanders, Jr., and Keighlen Lawrence of Tampa, Florida; 6 grandchildren, uentel- lis and Ferris of Millan, Georgia, Emani Eason, Taaj Pringle, Ryanna and Ri’Kayla Sanders of Tampa, FL; 6 great-grandchil- dren, Ferris, Coley, Carson, Cole, J. J. and Shiloh; 2 sisters, Janie and Margaret of Georgia; favorite niece, Pig; favorite nephew, Willie of Savannah, GA and a host of other nieces, nephews; sisters- in-law, Carolyn Sullivan, Velma Doyle, Gloria McNutt of Tampa, FL, Tiera Sanders of Savannah, GA and other family members and friends.
Friends are asked to assemble at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday at the chapel for the me- morial service.
“A Wilson Funeral Home” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. DARLENE VICTORIA POWELL CAMPBELL
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Darlene Victoria Powell Campbell will be held on Satur- day, June 1, 2019, at 10 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Minister Wilfred Keith Powell, of- ficiating.
On May 22, 2019 a Precious Gem departed this life to enter into the magnificent presence of the Lord. Interment will follow in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, Florida.
Darlene Victoria Powell Campbell was born the second child of five to the late Basil U. Powell, Sr. and Azzie Lee Powell, on March 24, 1956 in Springfield, Massachusetts. At the age of 12, her parents relocated the family to Tampa, Florida where she con- tinued her education in the Hills- borough County School System.
Darlene gave her life to Christ at a young age and was member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist
Church under the leadership of Reverend C. P. Epps. When she could no longer attend church be- cause of health issues, her knowl- edge of Christ was deepened through In Touch Ministries under Pastor Charles Stanley.
In her career with the State of Florida for more than 30 years, she touched many lives. She was known for her no-nonsense, sage advice and wisdom as she assisted her clients through many life challenges.
In her retired life, she finished her College Degree in Criminol- ogy and became the Historian for her family. She enjoyed travel- ling, gardening and spending time with her mother, who was her “Bestie”.
Darlene was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Elton Campbell, Jr. and brother, Basil U. Powell, Jr.
She leaves to mourn her pass- ing with: sons, Sean Tyler Powell and Elton Campbell, III; grand- children, Elton Campbell, IV, Na’Heem Baker and Isaiah Foot- man; brother, Wilfred Keith Pow- ell (Valada); sisters,
Lisa Ann Powell-Cherry (Willie James, Jr.), Sharlene Eliz- abeth Powell; nieces, Ebony Nicole White and Keyann Powell; nephews, Steven Powell, Yancey Demetrius Sumes, Lernard Ulysses Sumes and Wilfred Keith Powell, Jr; grandnephew, Desmond Rashaad Vance; uncle, Curtis Powell (Bertha); aunt, Louise Brown; a host of cousins; sisters-in-law, Ann Baker and Geraldine Powell; friends, former co-workers and other relatives.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day,May31,2019from5–8p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to assemble at the chapel at approximately 9:45 a. m. for the service on Sat- urday.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ROBERT PEOPLES
Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Peoples, who passed away on May 22, 2019, will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Elder Milton Peo- ples, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Ceme- tery, 4406 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Peoples was preceded in death by: his father, Bandy Peo- ples; mother, Arletha Floyd Peo- ples; brothers, Bandy Peoples, Jr., James Peoples, Milton Peo- ples and Alfred Peoples; sisters, Laura Taylor and Thelma Peo- ples.
He is survived by son, Dwayne Smith; sisters, Alice Pugh and Mary Dennis; broth- ers, Walker Peoples, and Hazley Peoples; a host of nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Willie Lundy and Minnie Peoples and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Robert Peoples was born on March 24, 1941 in Atmore, Al- abama to the parentage of Bandy Peoples and Arletha Floyd Peo- ples. Mr. Peoples was a resident of Tampa since age 21.
There will be a viewing on Thursdayfrom4–6p.m.atthe funeral home. Friends are asked to assemble at the chapel at approximately 10:45 a. m. Fri- day for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. TERRY B. BLACKMON
Homegoing Celebration service for the life of Mr. Terry B. Blackmon, who passed away on May 21, 2019, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida at 2 p. m. with Reverend Kaleb Barnum, pastor, officiating of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Terry B. Blackmon was born in Tampa, FL on March 17, 1980, to the parentage of Mar- vin Blackmon (deceased) and Brenda Brown. Terry was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County.
He leaves to cherish: a lov- ing and devoted mother, Brenda Brown; his five loving children; sister, Charonda Brown; aunt, Annette Brown; a loving nephew and niece; cousins, Tin- ish, Stuart, De’Andre, Isaih, Takiah and Tony; a host of ex- tended family and friends.
Terry was a very fun-loving son, brother and father. Terry always wore a GREAT BIG smile and he lived a daily life of con- tentment and joy in his heart. Terry had the anointed ability to bring ‘Sunshine’ to any situation and he had the God-given comedic gift to make anyone in the midst of his voice laugh with excitement. Terry’s favorite movie was the “Klumps!!!”
Terry says to each individual present, know that I AM in the comfort of the Divine Creator and so please do not mourn for me, I AM FREE, so stop all this crying and wipe those tears and rejoice, smile, laugh and I LOVE Y’ALL and ain’t nothing you can do about it.
There will be a viewing on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 1 – 2 p. m. (1 hour prior to the serv- ice) at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM
HARRIETT L. JORDAN HOLDER February 22, 1952 — May 25, 2018
You are truly missed each day that we must live without you. Your love and admiration for family and friends contin- ues to inspire us to be sup-
portive as we care and help others.
You spent your life teach- ing and lifting souls and your legacy lives on because you taught and enriched students’ lives in the Sarasota School District for over 30 years dur- ing your illustrious profes- sional career.
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Reve- lation 14:13.
Your loving husband, Mitchelin Holder; sisters, Coretha Bassett, Joyce Jordan Williams, and Elera Jordan Campbell (Gerald); and loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
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