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Funerals
WILSON
MR. CHRISTOPHER IRVIN
A Celebration of Life Serv- ice in honor of Christopher Irvin, known as “Crip,” 40, who passed on June 29, 2017 in Apollo Beach, Florida, will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 5 p. m. at Tampa Park Resource Center, 1475 Tampa Park Plaza, Tampa, Florida 33605.
Mr. Irvin was preceded in death by: his father, David L. Irvin; grandmother, Eloise Thomas; 2 uncles, Henry Irvin, Stevie Harvin; and aunt, LaTonya Donnell.
Christopher leaves loving memories of him with: his mother, Kathy E. Irvin; chil- dren, Christopher Irvin, Jr., Christina Irvin, Chris Irvin, and their mother, Daphne L. Freeman; and Christopher Irvin, II and unborn child and their mother, Angela Addison; sisters, his twin, Christine Irvin (Robbie Johnson), Laquita D. Proctor; brothers, David L. Irvin (Siberia), Chauncey Irvin (Karynthia), Lester Jones, Jr.; uncles, Roo- sevelt Harvin (Dorothy), Tony T. Harvin (Doris) and James E. Harvin; aunts, Delose Irvin and Lavada Broxton (Oris); a host of loving and devoted nephews and nieces, Rashwand, Hollis, Davin, Antwan, Adrian Howard, Kiara D. Irvin, Laqadrian Howard, Keiskawna Jones; great niece, Alyiah C. Young; a host of cousins, Monte Irvin, Lakeyster Jones, Tawonna and Jaquanda, Christopher Phillips, Trinka Harris, Darrien Blackmon; de- voted friends, Steve, Dee Dee, Mama D and household, Char- lie, Dock, all childhood friends too numerous to name; Mark and Danny Gaffin, Gaffin In- dustries co-workers and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Christopher Irvin (Crip) was born on December 20, 1976 in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of David Lawrence Irvin and Kathy E. Irvin. Christopher attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and he obtained his General Education Diploma from an Adult Education Cen- ter. He also earned his CDL Class ‘A’ License and was em- ployed at Gaffin Industries as a Crew Supervisor for 16 years.
Friends are asked to as- semble at Tampa Park Plaza on Saturday at approximately 4:45 p. m.
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MR. CLIFFORD LAMAR WILLIAMS, SR.
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Clifford Lamar Williams, Sr., who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tues- day, June 27, 2017 will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11 a. m. at New Dawn Restoration Center, 6616 E. Chelsea, Tampa, Florida Rev. Dr. Julia M. McMillan, Senior Pastor, with Elder Jarvis Green, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the United States Army Honor Guards.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by: his siblings, Alfred B Williams, Jr., Constance Williams Sneed and Diane Williams Harrison.
He leaves behind to cherish memories of him with: his lov- ing wife, Joyce Taylor Williams, of which he shared the last 35 years of his life; three sons, Ira Mobley, Syracuse, N. Y., Clif- ford (Pat) Williams, Jr., Tampa, and John (Janice) Williams, Lakeland; three daughters, Wanda (James) Gaffney, Columbus, S. C., Cheryl (Tony) Office, Brandon, FL and Clif- fany Williams, Tampa; his grandson, Avery, who called him ‘Daddy,’ was the love of his life. Since Avery came into the world, life for Clifford would never be the same. They were best buddies; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; four sis- ters-in-law, Gladys Williams, Atlanta, Lois Williams of St. Pe- tersburg, Carolyn (Gene) Welch
and Diane Taylor of Tampa; two brothers-in-law, Cecil (Joyce) Waters, Trenton, N. J. and Leandrew (Laverne) Wa- ters of Palmetto and other sor- rowing family and friends.
Mr. Clifford Lamar Williams, Sr. was the second son born on July 9, 1929 to the parentage of Alfred B. Williams, Sr. and Essie Wright Williams in St. Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from Gibbs Senior High School, Class of 1947 where he was a member of the Marching Band. He was a talented Saxophonist both in high school and at Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University). Mr. Williams was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army, where he served as a Medic during the Korean War. Clifford confessed Christ at an early age and was bap- tized at the Bethel Metropoli- tan Methodist Church. He was a former member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bible-Based Fellow- ship Church and his last church affiliation was New Dawn Restoration Center, where he served on the Seniors Ministry.
Clifford loved baseball and his parents would open their home to all the Negro Baseball League players. After return- ing from the war, he returned home to play in the Semi-Pro Negro League. He later coached the Belmont Heights Little League/Yellow Jackets from 1976-1985. When his fa- ther was no longer able to run the family business, Bill’s Shoe Repair, Mr. Williams stepped in and continued to operate the business for numerous years until he retired.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 7, 2017 from 5 p. m.–8p.m.withthefamily present to receive friends in thechapelfrom6p.m.–7p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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FAMILY NOTICE
MS. CYNTHIA RENEA ANDERSON
Ms. Cynthia Renea Ander- son was born in Tampa, Florida, from the union of Netta Coleman- Anderson and Lorenza “Jake” Anderson. She departed this life on Monday morning, May 28, 2017, at the Jewish-Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother, James Patrick Cole- man.
Cynthia, affectionately called “Cynt,” by family and close friends, was the second of five children. She grew up and attended school in Tampa, Florida. She is a proud gradu- ate of Middleton Senior High (c/o 1966).
Cynthia gave her life to Christ as a young woman and worked in several ministries in- side and outside of the church.
Throughout her youth and well into adulthood Cynthia was an athlete and avid sports fan. During her high school years, Cynthia was a dominant basketball and softball player; often playing right alongside the boys. As a teenager she was asked to play softball with the local women’s softball team, “The Angels” in Tampa, Florida. She was a key player as the team went on to win several national championships.
While in Tampa, Cynthia worked at General Telephone & Electric (GTE) as a Supervisor, and was an Executive Secretary for Anglin Maintenance before moving to Cincinnati, OH, in 1987. Upon arriving in Cincin- nati she attended Southern Ohio College, and received her Associates degree in Communi- cations.
She leaves to celebrate her life: aunts, Grace Coleman-An- glin, Doris Coleman-Williams, and Mary Coleman-Lundy; her sister, Alalia Anderson-Mack (Waymond), and her brothers, Naji “Ken” Aalim, and Angus Anderson; her nieces, Early B. Coleman, Latonya K. Anderson, Cynthia Coleman-Robinson (Derek), Jamila Mack-King, Dr. Yejide S. Mack, Eboni Ander- son; her nephews, Lorenzo K. Anderson, II, Aswad A. Mack (Christina); and a host of cousins, great nieces and nephews; close friends, Roma Lee and Mary Adkins, Linda Bryant, Jerrod Walker, Joe Wilburn, Betty Shaw, Doris Harrell and Mena Wilson.
A Funeral/Memorial service for Cynthia Renea Anderson will be held at the Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center (10901 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, Florida) on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 5 p. m.
MR. DANIEL JEROME LIVINGSTON 01/03/1951 to 07/02/2017
Funeral services for Mr. Daniel Jerome Livingston willbeheldat2p.m.onSat- urday, July 8, 2017 at St. Matthew A. M. E. Church, 413 Whelks Lane, Greenville, Florida, 32331.
Daniel went home to be with the Lord and Savior, on Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was the 2nd child to the late Mary Lee Youman-Liv- ingston and David Liv- ingston, Sr. He was a member of Mt. Olive A. M.E . Church, Tampa, Florida 33607. Reverend Gregory V. Gay, Sr., is the Pastor.
DEATH NOTICE
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