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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. ERIC ACTABLE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Eric Actable will be held on Saturday March 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Church, 6907 N. Ne- braska Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Lynval Stewart, with Min- ister Tony Sparkes, Officiating/Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Eric Actable, a longtime resident of Tampa Florida, peace- fully passed away at home among family, on March 7, 2022, after a period of illness. He was 93.
Eric was born on February 11, 1929, in Simon, Jamaica, West In- dies, to the parentage of Adolphus Actable and Amanda Brown. An adventurous man, he worked in the sugar and construction indus- tries, and did backyard farming to provide for his family while living in Jamaica.
He moved to the U. S. in 1971 as a farm worker and later took up residency and settled down in Tampa,
Florida, where he purchased a house while working at TECO. He eventually moved his children to the United States, a crowning achievement of his life, as he be- lieved that gave them the best op- portunity to realize their dreams. After retiring from TECO, he en- joyed his backyard farming, cook- ing for family and friends, watching wrestling and shouting at the TV, as well as spending time at the dog-racing track with his buddies. He was most happy when his children and grandchildren would visit and pray with him to thank God for His favor and bless- ings, and for the salvation of his soul.
Eric was preceded in death by: his parents, Adolphus Actable and Amanda Brown; daughters, Enid Burton and Precious Actable.
He is survived by: children, Barbara, Neil, Omroy, Winsome, Aleen, Rohan, Pernell and Dexter; thirty grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; six great, great grandchildren; brothers, Phillip, Frankie and Fitzie; sister, Mavis; a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace!
A viewing is scheduled for Fri- day, March 25, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A one-hour viewing will be conducted at the church on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
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RAY WILLIAMS
MS. CHERYL ANN FORDHAM WHITMORE
Ms. Cheryl Ann Fordham Whitmore of Tampa, FL transi- tioned to her heavenly rest on Saturday, February 26, 2022. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating.
Ms. Cheryl Fordham Whit- more was born December 24, 1948, to Leugenia and William A. Fordham, both deceased, in St. Louis, Missouri, where her fa- ther was attending law school. Her parents returned to their na- tive Florida after her father com- pleted law school and settled in Tampa, where they were distin- guished members of the Black community with her mother hav- ing a long teaching career in the Hillsborough County school sys- tem, and her father opening his law practice making him one the first African American attorneys to practice in Tampa.
Cheryl attended the public school system of Tampa, gradu- ating from Middleton High
School and, following in the foot- steps of her parents, uncle, aunts, and big sister, Barbara, went on to attend Paine College in Au- gusta, Georgia. She completed her studies and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, where she was one of the first Black graduates. A na- tive of Tampa, Cheryl’s career took a number of paths in the community, including serving with Hillsborough Community College, the Tampa Housing Au- thority, and the Florida Depart- ment of Social Services where she retired.
Cheryl’s greatest joys and en- during accomplishments are: her daughters, Sadie Lee James and Artheria Whitmore, Tampa, Florida, who deeply mourn her. She also leaves behind: her big sister, Barbara Fordham Glymph, Lauderhill, Florida, and her baby sister, Miriam Fordham, Frank- fort, Kentucky; nephews, Durone (Chattoria) Glymph and family, Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Tarik Glymph, Pompano Beach, Florida; her beloved uncle, na- tional treasure, and family histo- rian, Edmond Fordham; cousins, Krista Fordham, Edmond Ford- ham, II, Ocala, Florida, and Jamila Fordham and Kristina Fordham, Atlanta, Georgia, are also left to mourn her absence. Her close and special friends join the family in its bereavement.
Anyone who knew Cheryl, or Cherlann as she was known to her family, found great joy in her di- rectness and mischievous sense of humor. She was the epitome of the middle child as evidenced by the stories that her mother told her daughter, Sadie. She could bring a room to life. A bright light has been dimmed, but her spirit lives on in all those who loved her.
NO PUBLIC VISITATION.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. RUTHIE G. BARNUM
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ruthie G. Barnum, who passed on March 19, 2022 will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Sr., PASTOR, with Rev. Janet Lee, Officiating. En- tombment will be done at a later date.
Mrs. Barnum graduated from Southern University and A&M Col- lege in Baton Rouge, LA, and was an elementary school teacher in Shreveport, LA and Pasadena, CA throughout her career.
Her family moved from Louisiana to California, and she lived in Pasadena for 45 years be- fore coming to Tampa, Florida, to be closer to her daughter and fam- ily. Ruthie was a member of Women In Action (WIA), a Pasadena community organization that raised funds for the United Negro College Fund, Pasadena Boys & Girls Club and the Jackie Robinson Scholarship. Her energy and efforts led her to be named WIA Woman of the Year.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church for many years. In Tampa, Ruthie joined Allen Temple AME Church, where she participated in SAM (Senior Adult Ministry) and Bible Study classes.
Ruthie loved to cook, garden, sew and was an avid shopper. She enjoyed traveling and visited the Caribbean many times, toured Eu- ropean cities, cruised to Cuba, the Panama Canal, Alaska and the Mediterranean. She enjoyed watch- ing her favorite college and profes- sional football and basketball teams.
Mrs. Barnum was preceded in death by: her parents, Raymond and Muriel Gayle; her first hus- band, Leroy Ray, Jr., and husband, Leslie Barnum; brother, James Ed- ward Gayle.
She is survived by: daughter, Karen Wood (Richard); two grand- children, Rachelle Wood and Mar- lon Wood (Brittany); two great grandsons, Jaedon Wood and Kamden Wood; brother, Raymond Gayle, Jr.; nieces, nephew, cousins, aunts, an uncle, other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to a charitable organization such as the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association or to breast cancer research.
There will be a viewing on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SISTER CLAUDIA SUSIE CLEMONS
A Celebration of Life Service for Sister Claudia Susie Clemons will be held on Saturday, March 26th, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Olive AME Church, 1902 West LaSalle Street Tampa, Florida, 33607 Pas- tor Gregory V. Gay, Sr., Officiating.
Sister Claudia Susie Clemons was born on September 04, 1937, in Odessa, Florida, to the parentage of Walter Lewis and Barbara Robin- son. She was the eldest of seven children born to Barbara Robinson. Claudia was educated in the Hills- borough County Public School Sys- tem and was a graduate of George S. Middleton Senior High School, Class of 1956, at the age of sixteen years old. She matriculated to Ed- ward Waters College, and gradu- ated Summa Cum Laude. She was also a graduate of Tampa College. Education was paramount to Clau- dia as she strived to always obtain more wisdom, knowledge and un- derstanding.
Sister Clemons accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church of Key- stone. She became a devoted mem- ber of Mt. Olive A.M.E Church, and served as a Missionary, Sunday School Teacher and a Class Leader. Claudia was a dedicated employee of the Tampa Housing Authority, until her retirement.
She was affectionately called “Susie” by those who were close to her. Susie transitioned on the evening of March 11, 2022, and bid farewell to this earth for her eternal home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She knew that to be absent from the body is to be pres- ent with the Lord. Susie strived all her earthly life to be welcomed home in the arms of Jesus.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Walter Lewis and Bar- bara Robinson; brother, Joseph Robinson; stepfather, Claude Robinson, Sr., and aunt, Alice Ed- wards.
Susie leaves to mourn her pass- ing and treasured memories of her with: her children, Bernadette Diane Clemons and Shakura Clemons; grandchildren, Shimeon Clemons, Wishana Clemons, Gene Clemons, Tre’veon Clemons, Anto- nio Sherman, A’liyah Hickman and Shaquille Williams; great grand- children, Amir Clemons, Thaiti- auna Clemons, Christian Clemons, Aniya Clemons and Jacob Ro- bidoux; siblings, Dorothy Warren (Wesley), Claude Robinson, Loretta Robinson Footman, Edith Robin- son and Thelma Robinson; uncle, Marvin Lynch; nephews, Tony Smith, Claude Robinson Jr., (Stephanie), Brian McClammy (Carol), Ponce McNeal (Mieko), Rahson Robinson and Kenneth Robinson; nieces, Barbara Smith, Jeneil Davis (Karl), Shirley Robin- son and Ruby McNeal. She also leaves a host of other sorrowing rel- atives and friends, including the Edwards, James and Lewis Fami- lies.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DAD
FAMOUS T. FLOYD 12/7/1924 – 3/27/2021
For all the love and care. For all the memories we shared. For all the joy you brought. For all the things you taught. You have al- ways made us glad to have you as our dad.
Missing you. Love, your family.
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