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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY ANGEL GRANDMOTHER
MRS. CHATTIE LEE MARTIN
11/4
It’s your birthday today.
I pray you can hear me as there are things I'd love to say.
I really miss and love you how much you'll never know. You were so special to me, how I wish you didn't go.
Even though you're there I know that you will see the special thoughts, I have for you and what you meant to me.
I've found comfort in knowing you’re in the best hands and one day I pray we meet again!
Love always your, KmaK, Mrs. MiKisha Graves.
XXXXX
Happy birthday from the
Martin family. We love and miss you dearly.
MR. THOMAS L. WILKES, SR.
Homegoing service for Mr. Thomas L. Wilkes, Sr., who went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 27, 2015 at Melech Hospice House, will be held on Satur- day, November 7, 2015 at 11 a. m. at New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma St., Tampa, Rev. Ronnie L. Murray, Sr., pastor, with Rev. Madison Murray, Sr., officiating eulogist.
He was preceded by: his grandparents, Exlion Wilkes and Margie River Wilkes; mother, Katherine Wilkes Harris; father, Juel Harris; and host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him with: his loving and caring wife, Sandra Wilkes; nine children, Thomas Wilkes, Jr. (Sherry), Daryl Wilkes, Anthony Wilkes, Ronnie Dixon (Tracey), Robert Wilkes (Tia), Erik Wilkes (Kayla), Elaine Hollis (Robert) of Slidell, Louisiana, Mella Dixson and LaTosha Dixon (Corey); nine- teen grandchildren and nine- teen great grandchildren; devoted sister, Mary Marshall of Springhill, FL; three nephews, Robert Marshall, Jr. (Shelia) of McDonough, Georgia, Kenneth Marshall, (Stacey) of Gulf Breeze, FL, and Derrick Marshall, (Cherese) of Tampa; two de- voted aunts, Clarissa Bell of Jackson, Tennessee, and Doretha Bowers of Newbern, Tennessee; brothers-in-law, Robert Bowden (Janice), Nor- man Bacon (Sandy), and An- drew Sharp (wife); five godchildren, Marlene Ellis, Erik Lester, Racquel Hodges, Erika Fennell and Zachyrah Wilson; devoted friends, Joe Heyward (Mary), and Chris Heyward (Vivian); and many devoted cousins and friends.
Thomas L. Wilkes, Sr. was born May 12, 1945 in Bolivar, Tennessee to the late Mother Katherine Wilkes Harris. Thomas confessed Christ at an early age at Freewill M. B. Church in Tiptonville, Ten- nessee, and was baptized by Reverend Tate.
Thomas relocated with his family to Tampa, in 1956 and attended the local schools of Hillsborough County.
Tom was employed by his father in the landscaping business, and Cone Brothers. Later, he worked for the City of Temple Terrace in the Water and the Maintenance Department and retired after 34 years as the longest em- ployee of Temple Terrace.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 5-8 p. m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ANTHONY ‘AMP’ WOOD
Funeral service for Mr. Anthony “Amp” Wood, 54, of Tampa, will be held on Satur- day, November 7, 2015, at 12 noon at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with Pastor Michael E. Taylor, officiating.
Anthony “Amp” Wood was born on January 16, 1961, in Quincy, FL, to the parentage of Ernest Wood, Jr. and Lizzie Mae Battle Wood.
He lived in Tampa and worked for Odyssey Manu- facturing, after relocating from New Jersey.
Anthony graduated from James A. Shanks High School in 1979. After gradua- tion he joined the U. S. Navy, where he served as a Boiler Operator until his honorable discharge in 1985.
On Friday, October 30, 2015, the Lord called him home.
Anthony was preceded in death by: his father, Ernest Wood, Jr.; and a sister, Doris Wood Hopkins.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him with: his mom, Lizzie Mae (Battle) Wood; his wife, Susan Segarra Wood in Tampa; daughter, LaToya Wood; a step-son, Anthony Burgos; a grandson, Tito Franqui; two sisters, Fe- leshia Renea Wood and Saundra Padgett (Keith); three brothers, Maurice Wood (Phyllis), Ernest Wood, III, and Travis Wood; an aunt, Allie Wood; a host of nieces and nephews; a host of cousins; father-in-law, Jorge Segarra; goddaughter, Alicia Monique Segarra; a host of relatives; and a de- voted friend, Carmen Santi- ago.
There will be a viewing from 5-8 p. m. on Friday, No- vember 6, 2015 at Wilson Fu- neral Home.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the funeral home on Saturday at approxi- mately 11:45 a. m.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. BARBARA JEAN WILLIAMS CRUMBLEY
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Barbara Jean Williams Crumbley, who de- parted from this earthly life on Thursday, October 29, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, November 7, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Victory Baptist Church, 6202 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, with Pastor Tony Smart, officiating. In- terment will be in Bushnell, FL, on Monday.
Ms. Crumbley retired from the U. S. Air Force and the Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office. She was a past member of the Retired and Proud, Inc. Social Club.
She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church and accepted Christ at an early age. She enjoyed watching detective T.V. shows, work- ing on crossword puzzles and socializing with her family.
Ms. Crumbley was pre- ceded in death by: husband, Larry Crumbley; father, John C. Williams; mother, Johnnie Mae Williams; brother, Thomas Williams; and sister, Rosie Daniels.
She leaves to cherish memories of her life with: daughter, Victoria Williams; sons, Jason Williams, Rayshawn Crumbley, Darrel Crumbley and Zion Crumb- ley; granddaughter, Deashia Williams; six siblings, Mar- jorie Day and husband, Cur- ley, Annette Danner, Eddie C. Williams and wife, Geral- dine, Betty Coleman, Josephine Dean and Stanley Williams; along with a lov- ing host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special best friends, Lynette Gallon, Kira, and Denise Archield; and other sorrowing friends and caregivers.
Visitation for Ms. Barbara Jean Williams Crumbley will be held on Friday from 5-8 p. m. and family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. at Har- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, 33610.
Friends are asked to as- semble at church 10:45 a. m. for the homegoing celebra- tion.
A HARMON BURIAL
MR. JOHNNIE ROBINSON
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Johnnie Robinson will be held on Saturday, No- vember 7, 2015, at 11 a. m. at New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 33602, with Elder Isaac Lane, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Johnnie Robinson was born on October 9, 1963, and was a native of Mississippi,
IL.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Mae Crawley and Johnnie Robin- son, Sr.
He was a loving, devoted father. Johnnie was also known as “June Bug”. John- nie was a family oriented man. He loved to joke, fix cars, and helped anybody. Johnnie was a very generous man. Johnnie would give you the shirt off of his back. He always had a helping heart.
He leaves behind to cher- ish his memory: three loving daughters, Jeannie Keno, Katrina, and husband, Edwin Toy, and Sherrina Robinson; also Rodrick Baily, Jr., Jaharie Watts, Jazmine Leigertwood, Des- tiny Murphey, Dynasti Neal, Antonio Toy, Anyla Toy Kevin J. Taylor, Shakirie Taylor, Emarion Anderson (Li Johnnie), and Reggie Harris.
He also leaves behind: five brothers, Jerry Robinson and wife, Sheryl, Sylvester and Miranda Robinson; Vin- cent Robinson, Richard Liv- ingston and wife, Sophie, Ervin Bhen; sister, Maxine and Fred Robinson; fiancée, Sharon Parks; devoted friends, James and Ebony McClendon, Felicia and Tony Anderson; favorite niece, Veronica Peterson; a host of nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
Viewing will be held at Harmon Funeral Home on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at 10:45 a. m. for the homegoing cele- bration.
A HARMON BURIAL
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