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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
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CREAL St. Petersburg
BROTHER PHILIP ANDERSON, JR.
Homegoing celebration for Brother Philip Anderson, Jr. of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, November 21st, at 2 p. m. at Grace Mary M. B. Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Pastor Thomas J. Reed, with Elder Richard Wright, officiating. The interment will be in Gar- den of Memories Cemetery.
Philip was born April 4, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Rayen High School in Youngstown, OH. He served in the United States Air Force for 9 years and was honorably dis- charged. Philip was employed at B. C. H. Mechanical in Largo, FL, and was a member of Grace Mary M. B. Church.
Philip was preceded in death by: his father, Philip Anderson, Sr.; mother, Bar- bara Gupton Anderson; brother, Daryl Anderson; pa- ternal grandparents, Frank and Willie Mae Gupton; ma- ternal grandmother, Emma Lightfoot; grandparents-in- law, Frank and Rosa Black; sister-in-law, Sabrina Mathis; and nephew, Franklin Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife, Evangela Ann Anderson; daughter, Keyiuna Simmons (Charles); sons, Dontae Vir- gil, Philip Anderson, III, Daryl D. Anderson and Ken- neth L. Anderson; grandchil- dren, Charles Simmons, III, Cha’nel Simmons, Tyleah An- derson and Chaysa Simmons; brother, Dwayne Walker (Sharon); sisters, Mary Mon- roe (Ricky), and Denice Davis, all of Youngstown, Ohio; aunt, Susan Daye, Youngstown, Ohio; great aunt, Mary E. Malone-Lon- don, Youngs-town, Ohio; nieces, Dannisha, Danielle, Danbrianae Mathis, Ashley and Amoni Harris, Terriel Denmark of Tampa, and Nekeisha Robinson of Texas; nephews, John Jenkins, Jr. (Mel), and Cornelius Hatch- ett; mother-in-law, Mary Hatchett; father-in-law, Vin- ston Hatchett (Teressa); sis- ters-in-law, Katrina Green (Ray), and Selena Harris; brother-in-law, Dan Mathis (Sharon); godchildren, Ronald, Ryan, Randell and Nathan Clark and Terriell Denmark; and a host of other relatives and special friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 20th, from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at church on Saturday for the service.
MRS. ALTAMESE NELSON COMER
Homegoing Service for Mrs. Altamese Nelson Comer of Tampa, who passed away, Monday, November 16, 2015, will be held Saturday, Novem- ber 21st, at 11 a. m. at Macedo- nia M. B. Church, 3410 E. Wilder Ave., Elder Joseph A. Sykes, pastor, with Elder Johnny Wright, Pastor of First Community Christian Church, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Sarasota Na- tional Cemetery, Sarasota, FL.
Altamese Nelson Comer was born November 1, 1932 in Tampa, to the late James Johnson and Bessie Floyd Johnson. She was a member of First Community Christian Church.
She enjoyed watching bas- ketball and football. Altamese was an Avon beauty products representative for many years and also worked for Honeywell for many years.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Walter B. Comer; sisters, Erie Johnson Bacon, Edith Johnson, Annie Johnson Himes and Zelma Johnson Williams; and brothers, Theodore James, Leonard James, Willie James, Joe B. and James Johnson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy with: her children, Sandra N. Carleston, Beverly Mosley (Luther), Carl Nelson (Judy), and Melvin Nelson (Dorothy); 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; brother, Lester James John- son of Austin, TX; sister, Johnnie Mae Garner of Tampa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, includ- ing best friend, Ira Ellison.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 20th from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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SISTER ANNIE PEARL FARMER
Homegoing celebration for Sister Annie Pearl Farmer of Tampa, who de- parted from this earthly life on Friday, November 13, 2015 will be held on Satur- day, November 21, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Greater Mount Mo- riah Primitive Baptist Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Avenue, with Dr. B. R. Ful- ton, Jr., pastor, officiating, and Elder Arthur Green, Jr. as eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Farmer was born March 23, 1933 in Marianna, FL, to the late Willie and Flo- rence Green. In 1944, the family relocated to Tampa.
Mrs. Farmer was educated in the public schools of Jack- son County and completed her education at Don Thomp- son.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Willie and Florence Green; husband, Daughtry Farmer, Jr.; brother, Deacon Arthur Green, Sr.; sisters, Mother Eddie Mae Jackson and Rosa Mobley; brother-in-law, Dea- con Rayfield Jackson; and nephew, Claude Mobley, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life with: her sons, Daughtry Farmer, III (Marian), and Michael Farmer; daughters, Cynthia Ann Farmer, Phyllis Farmer and Wanda Mundy; grandchildren, Michael Farmer, Jr., Elliot Farmer and Mikayla Farmer; brother, James Green; sis- ters, Minister Lula Jackson and Elnora Perkins; nieces, Gwendolyn Jones, Evelyn Robinson, Alease Green, Cheryl Silas, Belinda Harris, Jacquelyn Mobley and Lula Mobley; nephews, Charles Johnson, Elder Arthur Green, Jr., Leon Green, Kevin Green, Ray Mobley, Jimmie Mobley and Tyrone Perkins; godson, Willie Parker; caregiver, Janet Novonty; and a host of rela- tives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 20th from 5-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. RAYMOND JONES
A celebration of the home- going for Mr. Raymond Jones, who passed away Monday, November 9, 2015, will be held Saturday, Novem- ber21,2015at11a.m.atSt. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Ave., Tampa, 33605, Senior Pastor, Dwight A. Newkirk, eulogist, with Elder Tony Parker, presiding. Interment will follow in Rest Have Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Raymond Jones was born February 28, 1929 in Ocala, FL, to the union of the late Eddie and Johanna Jones. He attended the schools of Marion County.
He was an Independent Entrepreneur and Profes- sional Truck Driver.
Mr. Jones was a faithful member of New Bethel Pro- gressive M. B. Church, while under the leadership of the late Rev. L. R. Stancil. He served as a Deacon and pro- vided lawn care/mainte- nance for the church for many years.
He was preceded by: his parents; wife, Mary Frances Jones; son, Raymond Jones, Jr.; daughter, Shirley Jones Green; granddaughter, Iris Johnson; great granddaugh- ter, Antionia Jones; grand- son, Tiwuan S. Chapman; 3 brothers, Eddie Jones, Jr. (Irene), Charles Jones (Inell), and Carnell Jones; and 2 sisters, Queen Powe
and Pearlie Mae Rogers.
He leaves to cherish fond memories of his love with: 4 children, Jerlene Jones Stig- gons, Daytona Beach, FL, Vension Jones and wife, Cyn- thia, Lola Johnson and hus- band, Harry, Sr., and Deborah Parker and hus- band, Marvin; 23 grandchil- dren, among 2 special dedicated ones, Antionette Coleman (Lonnie), and Har- riett Johnson; Harry John- son, Jr. (Lavele), Shannon (Gregg), Antony Brown, Jr. (Shannon), Mary Parker, Monique Parker, Troy and Scott Parker, Sr., Raymond Green (Kyla), Derrick Irons, LaTonya Rimini-Paul, Johnny Stiggons, Shanta Houton-Dennis, Franeisha Thomas, Ulyssicia Chapman, Rawn (Shantel), Velicia (Vin- cent), Anthony, Kamilah, Micah, Vension, Jr., and Gig (Moniquie) Brown, Sr.; 43 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; 2 sis- ters, Zora Bradley and Bessie Mae Thomas; aunt, Alma Hart; son-in-law, Willie Green (Carol); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, among whom are, Marvin West (Sylean) and family; and a host of other relatives and friends among who are, Ms. Doreatha Wilkerson, Caldwells, Sessions, Ebba Wilson, Joyce Mitchell and
Craig McDaniel.
The visitation for Mr. Ray-
mond Jones will be from 5-7 p. m., Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Ave., Tampa, 33605. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m. at the church. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church Saturday, Novem- ber 21, 2015 at 10:30 a. m.
Services entrusted to Ronald J. Derr, Sr., L.F.D. & Embalmer, Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, FL, (727) 896-2602.
Flowers may be received at St. John Cathedral be- tween the hours of 3-7 p. m.
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CARD OF THANKS
MRS. SHIRLEY S. NORMAN
The family of Mrs. Shirley S. Norman extend our deepest appreciation for the heartfelt condolences, support and love received during our time of bereavement.
Despite our loss, our hearts rejoice because we know that our Heavenly Father has called our loved one to serve as one of His beautiful and faithful angels.
The Norman family.
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