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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
WILSON
MR. JOHNNIE ‘JOHN’ LAWRENCE RUSSELL
Homegoing services for Mr. Johnnie “John” Lawrence Russell, who passed away Saturday, No- vember 7, 2015, will be con- ducted Saturday, November 14,2015at2p.m.atSt.John Progressive Missionary Bap- tist Church, 2504 Chipco Street, Reverend Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor, with Pastor Roy W. Williams, officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memo- ries Cemetery.
Mr. Russell was born No- vember 5, 1943 to the Rev- erend Johnnie M. Russell and Mrs. Viola Russell. He was converted at an early age by the leading of his father.
Mr. Russell was educated in the public schools of Hills- borough County, and fur- thered his education at Springfield College where he earned a BS in Sociology.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by Clara Frye Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, Henry W. Brewster Technical Center and Morri- son’s Cafeteria.
Mr. Russell was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Joe Russell; sisters, Ines Duchine, Mayola Walker and Francine Rus- sell; and grandmother, Pearl Larry.
Those left behind to cher- ish his loving memories are: two sons, John “Gerald” L. Russell (Tonya) of Freder- icksburg, VA, and Jonathan Russell of Tampa; daughter, Regina Williams (Reginald) of Tampa; eight grandchil- dren, Deniece Russell, Alise Russell, Kaitlyn Russell, Tay- lor R. Williams, Reginald B. Williams, II, Jamal Williams, Jakobe Williams and Javen J. Williams; former wife, Katie W. Russell; devoted friend, Rosa M. Walker; five brothers, Thomas Russell (Leola), Carl Russell, Rondal Russell (Vergina), Gregory Russell (Benita), and Daniel Russell of Tampa; three sis- ters, Lorraine Simmons (Alphonso) of Valrico, FL, Dorothy Young of Brandon, FL, and Beverly White of Tampa; ten nieces, Tonya Lavender (Patrick), Timee’ Denson (Oren), Tamala Rus- sell, Mary Russell, Sonya Nicolas (Harry), Alva Sim- mons, Crystal Simmons, Trysha Brown, Tammi Fisher (Tyrone), and Asha Walker; twelve nephews, TeRodney Russell (Velecia), Thomas Russell, Jr., Tavonte Russell, Chad Simmons, Hu- bert Richardson, Herbert Richardson, Tyrone Gilbert, Keith Muhammad (Anna), Carlton Russell, Rondal Rus- sell, II (Ashley), Alex Russell and Gregory Russell, II; great nieces and nephews; two aunts, Lula Bing and Emma Rice, both of Tampa; cousins, the Rice, Walton, Weston, Hayes, Jackson, Cato, Jacobs, Williams, Mar- tin, Russ, Gordon and Chap- man families; very special friend, William Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, Novem- ber 13 at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Arrangements en- trusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. ALBERT DOUGLAS YOUNG, JR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Albert Douglas Young, Jr., who passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, November 14, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Tabor M. B. Church, 2606 W. Grace St., Pastor T. D. Leonard, with Pastor Randy White of Without Walls International Church, officiating. Interment will be held Monday, November 16 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Mr. Young was a native of Tampa and attended the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County and New York. He was a graduate of Hillsborough High School, Class of 1967.
His career began as a Po- lice Officer with the City of Tampa Police Department and later fulfilled his dream of joining the Army where he served for over 25 years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans-Post 83.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Peter and Effie Wright; and aunts, Willie Mae Cross (Dave Cross, Sr.), and Mary Francis Benjamin.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving parents, Albert D. Young, Sr. and Is- abel W. Morsley; a loving and devoted wife, Caron J. Young; his children, Albert Young, III, Aneicea Torbert, Karen Horne, Kisha Young, Keisean Young and Alexander Young; grandchildren, Star Torbert, Elewa Torbert and Chloe Horne-Rose; siblings, Karen Marie Peoples, Roger Dun- can, David Headly, Tara Phillips and Yolanda Taylor; nieces and nephews, Craig Peoples, Lee Davis, Jr., Lequondra Davis, Leshondra Davis and Ava Perrin; grand nieces and nephews, Jamari- ous Davis, Ja-niyah Long and Richard Howard; mother-in- law, Jennifer Horne; son-in- law, Sekou Torbert; sisters-in-law, Patricia Dun- can and Alicia Stacey Simon; brothers-in-law, Kirk Horne and Brent Horne; first cousins, Arnetta Collins and family, Joyce Carrol and fam- ily, Mary Smith and family, Dave Cross and family, and James Cross and family; spe- cial cousins, Kevin White and family, and Francena Williams; as well as a host of other cousins, church family, friends, neighbors and asso- ciates that he dearly loved, in- clusive of: Linda Colar and Commander Denise Whyte- Phillips and the members of DAV-Post 83.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, November 13 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave. Arrange- ments entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. TIFFANY CHARMAINE JAMES
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Tiffany Charmaine James, who departed this earthly life on October 31, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, November 14th, 2015, at 11 a. m. at New Mt. Zion Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 2511 East Columbus Drive, Tampa, with the Pastor, Rev. Larry Roundtree II, officiat- ing. The interment will fol- low in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Tiffany leaves to cherish precious memories with: her loving and devoted chil- dren, Darrick Andrews, Jr., Darrien Andrews, Diamond Williams and Da’Niyah Williams; mother, Rosalyn James; father, Turner Humphrey, Sr. (Vanessa); grandmother, Beulah M. James; grandfather, Clarence James (Cassan- dra); sisters, Tarena Humphrey, Sarena Humphrey; brothers, Turner Humphrey, Sr., and Dorell Humphrey; aunts, Barbara James, Paulette Palmer and Vickie Pittman; uncles, Turhan Johnson and Robbie James; nephew, Tiras Humphrey, great aunts, Lenora Thorton (Alphonso), and Cynthia Pa- tricia Walker (John); great uncles, Freddie Powell, Isaac Powell, Robert Powell (Annie Lee), Nathaniel Pow- ell, Warren Powell (Angela), and Raymond Powell (Gwen); cousins, Paula De- loch (Sidney), Marchell Palmer, Victoria Pittman, Sierra Giffen, Cazlyn James, Turhan Johnson, Darrance Johnson (Marlene), Jonathan Johnson, Robbie James, Jr., Brenda Allen, Ashley Powell, Diana Pow- ell, Theresa Mitchell, Natalie Powell, Kimberly Powell and April Powell; best friends- sisterhood, Latronda James and Tamika Mathis; special family members, Darrick Andrews, Sr. (Marie), San- dra Nellon, Pauline Butts and Phyllis Brewer; godpar- ents, Everett and Linda Law- son; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Tiffany was born in Tampa, on August 18th, 1981. She graduated from Hills- borough High School, Rem- ington College and attended Hillsborough Community College.
Her viewing will be held on Friday, November 13th, from 5-8 p. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, with the family re- ceiving friends in the chapel from 6-7 p. m.
In lieu of flowers, memo- rial donations may be made on behalf of the children.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 10:45 a. m.
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MR. ZEBBIE BELL ‘TURK’ THOMPKINS
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Zebbie “Turk” Bell Thompkins of Tampa, will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Pastor Vick Dennis, officiating, and Pastor Ruby Baker, eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Mr. Thompkins de- parted this earthly life, thus entering his eternal resting place.
Mr. Thompkins was pre- ceded in death by: his grand- parents, Zeb Thompkins and Beulah Baker Thompkins; and aunt, Mazzie L. Moore.
Mr. Thompkins leaves to mourn his passing and cher- ish memories of him with: 2 daughters, Alva Thompkins- Bolden and Felicia Jackson; 2 sons, Anthony A. Thomp- kins and Zebbie Thompkins, Jr.; grandchild, Jordan Bolden; 2 aunts, Ruby Diggs and Maggie Moore; 2 uncles, Zebbie L. Thompkins and wife, Mamie, and Aubrey L. Thompkins, Sr. and wife, Arether; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; godpar- ents, Carey Barnes and Mary Ball; the Pelaez family; and a host of other close relatives and friends.
Mr. Zebbie “Turk” Bell Thompkins was born on June 13, 1952, in Dublin, Georgia. He was the loving son of the late Daisy Thomp- kins and George Walker. He was their only beloved child.
Zebbie “Turk” was a gen- eral laborer and worked nu- merous jobs throughout his life.
In his free time, he en- joyed traveling, fishing, fix- ing cars, playing Derby Lane and Florida Lotto, and fre- quently visited the Seminole Hard Rock Casino.
He also loved visiting with family and friends.
There will be a viewing from 5-8 p. m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to as- semble at Wilson Funeral Home at approximately 1:45 p. m., Saturday for the ser- vice.
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IN MEMORY OF
FREDRICKA LOWE JACKSON 11-11-59
Mom, we want to wish you a happy birthday and to say we love you very much.
Mom, we miss you like crazy.
Son, Jessie (Keena) Jackson; grandchildren, Alexia, De Andrea, Fredrecka, Sincere and Quincy; mother, Cleo Lowe; sisters and brothers-in-law; and the rest of the Lowe family.
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