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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. JEFFREY CLAUDE BRANTON
A Homegoing Memorial service for Mr. Jeffrey Claude Branton who passed away on June 29, 2017 will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 2 p. m. at The Center For Manifes- tation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr. Pastor with Pas- tor Howard Green, officiating.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by: his parents, Claude and Violet Branton.
He leaves to cherish loving memories with: sisters, Dr. Fe- lita McNeil, Fay Starling (Earl) and Sharon Branton; brother, Ronald Dawkins; aunts, Sarah Dawkins, Edwina Branton; un- cles, John Dawkins (Lue), and Floyd Dawkins, Jr., both of Evington, Virginia, Willie Hol- man (Barbara), Lakeland, FL; nieces, Chanelle Branton, Claudia Williams, Malikah Mills (Charles), Kahlilah Dawkins; nephews, Reginald Preston, Jr., Jerrell Branton, Rashad Dawkins, James Williams, Jr., Donte Branton; great nephews, like sons, Der- rick Hall, Jr., Antwan Camp- bell and his dog, Claudio; great-nieces and nephews, Eryil, Carmyn, Jordan, Eric, Akeem, Cincere, Cinyya; a host of cousins, who he loved dearly including, Branton, Dawkins, Thomas, Gordon, Butler and Mitchell families; a host of friends including, Tasha Gunn, Reginald Preston, Sr., John Wesley Jones, Juanita Mitchell, Valerie Eberhart, Tina Monlin, Willie Mae Young, Cynthia Hunter, Karen Brown, Dyeronda, Eleanar Jones, Glynis West, Miriam Colberg, Carlton Davis, Shalia Williams, Beverly Harvin, Jessie Preston, Minnie Thomas, Mingo family and many, many more special rela- tives and friends.
Mr. Jeffrey Claude Branton was born on February 8, 1961 to the parentage of Claude and Violet Branton in Tampa, Florida. Jeffrey attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Hillsborough High School. He was a dedicated uncle, brother and faithful friend. Jeffrey at- tended New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. He en- joyed socializing with his fam- ily and friends and will be remembered for keeping everyone smiling.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. JERELL RESHAWN JOLLY
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jerell Reshawn Jolly, who passed away on June 27, 2017, in Tallahassee, Florida, will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, Florida with Pastor An- tonio Hawkins, officiating.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Angela Goodman; grandfathers, James Jolly, Johnny Buie and Monte Good- man; and cousin, Jonathan Chaney.
Mr. Jolly leaves behind to mourn his passing: his father, James R. Jolly, III; brothers, An- tonio McKay, Jr., Devontae Mor- gan, Jaquille Morgan, James Jolly, IV and Demarcus Bron- son; sister, Monique Jolly; grandmothers including devoted grandmother, Barbara Buie and Lula Mae Alexander; uncles, Kenneth, David, Hardy, Chris, Clarence, Reggie, Vellio and Varia; aunts, Gail, Naomi, Diane, Bertha, Nesha and Amber; a host of nephews, nieces and cousins; other extended family including the Jolly, Buie, Robinson, Lundy, Bronson, Reed, Hawkins and Hendrix families; family and other relatives and friends.
Jerell Rashaad Jolly was born on June 28, 1988 in Tampa, Florida to James R. Jolly, III and Angela Goodman. Mr. Jolly at- tended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was an entrepreneur.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 5 – 8 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 10:45 a. m. on Saturday.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. COREATHA B. LARKINS
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Coreatha B. Larkins, who passed away on June 29, 2017 will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr. officiating. In- terment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Coreatha is survived by: her loving brother, Frederick W. Larkins, Sr. and wife, Toshua; niece, Tiffany Larkins; nephews, Frederick W. Larkins, Jr., (Stock- bridge, GA), Calvin and Caleb Larkins; great nieces, Azariah and Jaziah; great nephews, Titan and Vuitton; cousins, Barbara Saffo and husband, James (Ruth- ledge, GA), Aaron Saffo, Anthony (Latosha) Saffo, Sacramento, CA, Valerie McNeil, Telando Gard- ner, Jr., and Patricia Irving (De- troit, MI); godsister, Bernice Harvey. She also leaves her spe- cial devoted church family mem- bers to mourn her passing and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Coreatha B. Larkins, affec- tionately known as “CoCo” the second of three siblings was born in Tampa, to the late Cora Belle Larkins and William Ingram Larkins, Sr. Coreatha was trained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and she was extremely involved in the Church early on and by the time she was 13, she was a member of the Youth Program Department (YPD). She began holding youth leadership positions in the Church, and began her long jour- ney of serving God and the Church. She attended numerous
conferences and workshops to become a more knowledgeable Christian and Church worker. This continued until God called her home to Glory.
Coreatha was a lifelong dedi- cated member of Allen Temple A. M. E. Church and worked tire- lessly in the Church with passion and purpose. She was a part of many auxiliaries, to just a name a few: Class Leader, New Mem- bers Intake Committee, Servant leader with District and General Conferences within the A. M. E. Church, Choir member, Voices of Allen, member of the Steward Board, Women’s Missionary So- ciety, Local Lay Organization and Chairperson of many special events. In addition, she was the Past President of the West Coast Conference Women’s Mission- ary Society. Coreatha was known for her kindness, gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and goodwill.
She worked in the past as a Program Director with Family Enrichment Center, Inc., former Prevention Director at Tampa- Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc., and most recently an Instructor with Hillsborough County.
Currently, Coreatha was the Camp Assistant Director for Allen Temple A. M. E. Church. Coreatha graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa. She furthered her edu- cation at Bethune-Cookman University earning a B. A. degree in Political Science. After gradu- ating from Bethune-Cookman, she furthered her studies at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida and received her Master of Public Administration Degree. Lastly, she studied Basic Law at Howard University School of Law, Washington, D. C. and graduated with Juris Doc- tor Degree. Coreatha was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and throughout her life, she received many hon- ors, and awards.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, from 5 – 7 p. m. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church on Friday at approximately 10:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. CLIVE ANTHONY ‘JAH CLIVE’ GOBERN
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Clive Anthony Gobern, AKA Jah Clive, will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with Pastor Linzel Carty, of Life Changing Tabernacle officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries of him with: his wife, Su- siana Anderson Gobern; two sons, Jermaine Gobern and Kevin Gobern; three daughters, Kyesha Gobern, Katherine Gobern and Kimone Gobern; stepson, Tyrone (Tashieka) Nicole; brothers and sisters, Kenneth Noble, Jeremiah “Vin” (Juliette) Burnett, Mer- tine Ashman, Hyacienth Noble, Betty Ann Gobern, Mercedes Gobern and Shernette Gobern; special nephews, Wayne Allen and Andrade Wallace; special cousin, Jeremiah (Val) Cole; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Clive Anthony Gobern was the last child born to the late Blossom Rose and Timothy Gobern on December 28, 1961 in Palmetto Grove, St. Mary, Jamaica West Indies. He was a devoted member of Life Chang- ing Tabernacle where he was baptized and gave his life to the Lord. Clive migrated from Ja- maica in 1989.
He was a resident of Tampa, Florida for over 25 years where he met and later married his wife, Susiana Gobern. Clive was friendly and always smiled no matter where he was. Around Tampa, Clive was known as the CD Man, Newspaper Distribu- tor (Florida Sentinel), Security Guard, Bouncer and Medicaid Cab Driver. He was well known and loved by his peers. Clive’s final destination was reached on June 25, 2017 after a lengthy health battle with heart dis- ease.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 7, 2017 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at approxi- mately 1:45 p. m. for the serv-
ice. “A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
CAROLYN E. SMITH
Put your arms around her Lord, for today July 6th, is our Mom’s birthday.
Days without a thought of you are very hard to find. As the years come and go, in our hearts you will live forever. Your works have and will continue to speak for you.
If tears could wash away our pain, we would not feel such hurt again. But today is your birthday, so we’ll have to be brave and accept God’s taken what first He gave.
In loving memory of our Mom. Love the people God has put in your life because one day He will need them back. May 21st
Stephanie Evans, Alexander (Sand) Smith, Jr., Bill Smith, Sylvia Smith-Rubin.
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