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Funerals/Memoriams
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DEACON WILLIE TIM
A Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Willie Tim of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, will be held Saturday, July 22nd, 11 a. m. at First Union M. B. Church, 3707 E. Chelsea St., Pastor B. G. Gar- mon, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Ceme- tery.
Deacon Willie Tim was born November 22, 1919, in Thomasville, Georgia. He was born to the late Albert Tim and Priscilla Wackin. He attended the public schools in Georgia. He joined the United States Army, where he served as a Radio Oper- ation Serviceman. He was honor- ably discharged as a World War II veteran. Deacon Willie Tim was a hard worker as a construction worker, crossing guard, and a meat salesman. He eventually owned his own convenience store located on 3617 E. Chelsea St. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing.
After the death of his wife, Golla Tim, three years later he met Bernice Moore and they mar- ried on September 27, 2007. Where life begins and love never ends.
Deacon Willie Tim was a faith- ful and dedicated member of the First Union M. B. Church for over 67 years. He was the longest living male member and the oldest
HARMON
MS. LAVERN JEFFERS BRADE
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Lavern Jeffers Brade, who passed away July 14, 2017, will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 11 a. m. at Kingdom Life Builders, 125 Church St., Tampa, FL, with Pastor Jerry Mallory, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Lavern Jeffers was born on September 8, 1974 on the beauti- ful Island of St. Croix, to Yvonne Hodge and Aaron Mack Jeffers. Lavern spent a few years in St. Croix and St. Kitts and later relo- cated to St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands, where she attended The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School and graduated in June 1992. Lavern was joined in marriage to Vernell Vania Brade on Sep- tember 17, 1992. Out of this union, she gave birth to two chil- dren, Jovanio Brade and Jonel Brade. Several years later, she gave birth to her youngest son, Jacoi Gumbs.
In the year 2000, Lavern relo- cated to Tampa, Florida, where she furthered her studies at The University of Phoenix and re- ceived an Associate Degree in July of 2010. She did not stop there; she furthered her educa- tion at Strayer University and re- ceived a Bachelor of Science Degree in June 2012. Lav- ern believed in education and went on and received a Master of Science Degree in Business Man- agement in September 2013 from The University of Phoenix.
Lavern was employed and served in several capacities at Citibank in Tampa, and most re- cently was promoted to Vice Pres- ident at that facility.
On Friday, July 14th, 2017, Lavern answered her Eternal Call.
She leaves to mourn: her mother, Yvonne Hodge; her 6 brothers, David, Samuel, Elvet, Carl and Royston Hodge, and Roy Morton; 4 sisters, Debbrah Erma Williams, Latoya and Mikillia Jef- fers, and Sharon Jeffers-Merritt; 3 children, Jovanio Brade, Jonel Brade and Jacoi Gumbs; 6 aunts, 3 uncles, 12 nieces, 5 nephews and a host of beloved cousins; friends, Mark Freeman, Cristina Alves; best friend and 2nd mom, Pastor Anne Marie Mallory; and loved ones too nu- merous to mention.
Lavern was well loved by her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. Although we loved her dearly our Heavenly Fa- ther loves her best. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Visitation will be Friday from 5p.m.to8p.m.atHarmonFu- neral Home. The processional will assemble at the church at 10:45 a. m.
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member of First Union M. B. Church. He was one of the found- ing members and president of the male chorus and the usher board. Deacon Willie Tim also served as president emeritus of the usher board. After retiring as president, he served as a member of the Number One Choir and part of the Sunday School. He also served as a joint deacon of the Greeters Ministry and Usher Board.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his wife, Bernice Tim; step-daughters, Cynthia Autry and Cathie Autry; step-son, Charles Moore (Tawanda Gibbs); sister, Flarria Mae Cross; sisters-in-law, Jean Tim and Margaret Autry (Isiah) of Tampa, FL, Elizabeth Evans of At- lanta, GA and Maryellen Ross (Otis) of New York, NY; brother- in-law, Deacon Bobby Priester (Marylyn) of Tampa; god-daugh- ters, Kim Lawrence, Sharolyn Savage, Megan Cochran, Dom- inque Autry, Victoria McMillian and Shawndora Rivers, all of Tampa; god-sons, Keyon Moore, Adrian Fipps, Marcell Chavis and James McMillian, Jr., all of Tampa; nieces, Yvonne Greene (Jacob), Marion Evans (Theodore), Rhudine Wiley (Charlie) and Erma Jean Presi- dent (Allen), all of Miami, FL; nephews, Leo Cross, Gregory Tim (Patricia), Anthony (Annette), John (Velma), Reggie Tim and Patrick, all of Tampa; cousins, Josephine Bridges, Phyllis Bridges, Vonda Bridges, Albert Bridges and Alfred Bridges, all of Tampa, FL and Gwendolyn Powell from St. Thomas, VI; special friend, Deacon Chisholm; close friend, Pastor Garmon and the whole congregation at First Union M. B. Church.
The visitation will be held at First Union M. B. Church, July 21st from5p.m.to8p.m.Thefamily will receive friends from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. RICARDO ESTEBAN HAYNES
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ricardo Esteban Haynes of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, will be held Saturday July 22, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Faith Temple MB Church, 2916 Ori- ent Rd., Tampa, Florida 33619, Rev. Eric Campbell, Pastor, with Pastor Carlos M. Neal of Christ Is King Ministries, offi- ciating/eulogist. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Ceme- tery, 4900 E. Chelsea St.,Tampa, Florida, 33610.
Ricardo Esteban Haynes was born on September 1, 1989 in Tampa. He was preceded in death by: mother, Marsha Machado Haynes.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his sisters, Aundrea Neal (Carlos) and Bianca Massa; brothers, Prechaie McNair and Xavier Johnson; grandmother, Otilia Maria Haynes; grandfather, Ri- cardo Haynes; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other friends and family.
The visitation/wake will be this Friday, July 21, 2017, from 5-8 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street Tampa, Florida 33610.
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JAVIE’ONNA DANITRIA LOFTON
Homegoing Celebration for Javie’onna Danitria Lofton, who passed away July 12, 2107, will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11 a. m. at People for Christ Min- istries, 10511 Main Street, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, Apostle Thomas Hadden, Pastor with Pastor LeRoy Vann, Sr., officiat- ing. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Javie’onna Lofton, aka, J. J. Chin; aka, Adam, was born in Tampa, on June 17, 2008 to La Lofton (mother), Venell L. Vann- Comer (father). She was a stu- dent in the Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Orange County School Systems. She was also affiliated with Pastor Bandy.
Javie’onna Lofton was pre- ceded in death by: a host of fam- ily: Vann, Fletcher, Sessions, Comer, Solomon, Bell, Godwin, Anderson, White, Bryant, Cald- well, Clarke, Carnegie, Gibson, McCarthy, and McCloud family relatives.
She leaves cherished loving memories to: devoted great- grand parents, Daisy Sessions, Ava Godwin (Monroe, deceased) Carlton (Vernagine) Lofton, Richard Comer, Pastor LeRoy (Sharon) Vann, Sr.; grandpar- ents, Carolyn (Reginald) Kirk- land, Lorraine Comer, LeRoy Shonda Vann, Jr. and LaMar (Annelisa) Lofton; parents, Lamartrella Lofton and Venell Vann-Comer; sisters and broth- ers, Javontae, Christopher, Venell, Jr., Kimora, Tamya, Ja- naria, Venniyah, Kamora, Joyla; aunts, Karneisha, Sha’Taveya, Lestina, Tiffany, Zhane, Ka- neesah, Alyssia; uncles, Antwain, LaVontae, Thmarque LeRoy, Roymello, Eddie; great aunts, Thomasina, Glynnis, Alice (Mike) Evelyn, Aeronica (Ray- mond) Monique, Penny Sabrina (Todd) Shamecca, Capri, Priscilla, Faye Ericka, Rosie (Daniela, deceased) Cheryl, Khadiyah, Bridgette, Makisha, LaQuita, Michelle Sabrina, Mary, Sardrak, Sandra B, Isley Lynda, Jerry, Glady, Jessie, Betty Twanda, from Atlanta, GA and Tatiana; great uncles, Williams, Robert James Mon- roe, Jr., Lorenzo, Frankie, Ed- ward, Jr., Stefone (Tonya) Randy, Reggie (Tina) Ronald Michael, Mario, Stephen, An- thony, Vicent, Thomas, Vernon, Victor Michael, Greg, Larry, Robert (Pat) Joe Joe (Karla) Eddie (Julia) Uncle P (Joyce); also leaves cherished memories with numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation for Javie’onna Danitria Lofton will be held this Friday evening from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. at The Holy Ghost Church of God, 3613 N. 23rd St., Tampa. The processional will assemble Saturday at 10:45 a. m. at People for Christ Ministries Thonoto- sassa, FL.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
HARDRICK E. GAY July 4, 1940 - July 20, 2010
It’s been 7 years of missing you. “Until the twelfth of never, I’ll still be loving you.” (From our fa- vorite Johnny Mathis song).
Love always, your wife, Barbara Ephrom Gay.
IN MEMORY OF
CLARENCE J. BROOKS, SR. “CJ – Sonny” September 24, 1937 - July 25, 2014
Although another year has passed, time has not healed the pain that we feel in our hearts.
We miss your presence and your guidance. Every decision that we have to make, we think of you and what you would do.
We know that you are watching over us, because your family meant the world to you. We thank you for being you and for leav- ing us with so many beautiful memories. Rest in Peace “CJ.”
Love always, your loving wife, “Rilla;” sons: Clarence, Jr., Kevin, Tyrone, and Daryl; and grandchildren.
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