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Corterrio Tyiest Johnson May 8 1992 - August 21 2013 R.I.H.

Carterrio Tyiest Johnson

BIRTH May 8, 1992

DEATH 21 Aug 2013 (aged 21)

BURIAL

Memorial Park Cemetery

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

PLOT Magnolia Ridge

MEMORIAL

CARTERRIO JOHNSON, 21, passed August 21, 2013 as the results of a car accident. Visitation, 

4-6 p.m., Saturday, August 24 at 

N.J. Ford & Sons Parkway Chapel. Service, 

2 p.m., Sunday, August 25 at 

Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 

480 S. Parkway E. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Poplar Ave.

N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home

Loving Mother Bethany Irby

Letter to Mama

William Hudson Jr. October 1, 1939 til Friday, August, 23 , 2019

William Hudson, Jr.

Memphis - William Hudson, Jr., 79 was born on October 1, 1939 in Memphis TN. He passed away on Friday, August, 23 , 2019. Will Hudson was the President and General Manager of MATA from 1993 to 2013. He began his transit profession as a bus operator in 1964. For nearly 50 years, he held a number of management positions ultimately rising to the top. Through his leadership, MATA achieved numerous milestones including Central Station, the Trolley line, and the Airways Transit Center to name a few. 

A proud Booker T. Washington Warrior, Hudson was happily married to his wife Gracie for 60 years. A loyal member of the Monumental Baptist Church, Hudson was Chairman of the Trustee Board for over 30 years. Hudson also worked as a Reserve Officer for the Memphis Police Department for over 25 years. Hudson is preceded in death by his parents, William and Christine Hudson, brothers John Hudson and Archie Hudson and one sister, Carolyn Catron. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Gracie Hudson, his son, Rodney B. Hudson (Tijuana), two grandsons, William Hudson, III and Christopher Hudson, one great-granddaughter Ryleigh Grace, four sisters Jacqueline Jackson, Gwendolyn (Alonzo) Williams, Willie Jean (William) Green, Marilyn (Robert) Scott, and two brothers Charlie Edward Hudson and Rev. Dr. Melvin Charles Smith. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews and extended family who deeply mourn his passing. 

Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Road. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Monumental Baptist Church, 704 S. Pkwy. E., Memphis, TN 38106. The family welcomes flowers and encourages donations to the Mid-South Food Bank, 3865 S. Perkins, Memphis, TN 38118. Please indicate in Memory of William Hudson, Jr./Hope for Hunger campaign. Or visit midsouthfoodbank.org. 

Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0961.

Published in The Commercial Appeal from Aug. 24 to Aug. 29, 2019

Mr, William Hudson Jr. was born October 1, 1939 in Memphis, TN to Mrs. Christine and Mr. William Hudson Sr.  He was the second son of 10 children,  He confessed his faith in Christ at the age of 12 and was baptized at Greater White Stone Missionary Baptist Church. In 1959, he joined Monumental Baptist Church.

Hudson was a proud Booker T. Washington, Warrior, and graduate of Class of 1957.  In 1959 William was waiting to get a Haircut when Gracie Gray caught his eye, as she styled hair at her Beauty Salon booth.  One haircut changed their lives forever.  They married on July 19, 1959 in Memphis, TN.  From their union a son Rodney Hudson was born.

Hudson began his transit profession as a bus operator at MATA, in April, 1964.  For more than 50 years, he continually rose to the top holding numerous senior level positions including Director of Transit Operations.  Customer Service & Marketing, Labor Relations and Field operations.  In 1993 Hudson became the first African American President/General Manager of MATA. He was the top transit official in Memphis for 20 years and beloved by his colleagues, attaining several nicknames like Bossman, Bigfoot AKA Foot and don't forget those Hudson Holidays.

Through Hudson's Leadership came Memphis staples like the Trolley, Airways Transit Center, and Central Station 

(Including The Train & Trolley Museum, Amtrack, Memphis Farmer's Market, and Beautiful Downtown Apartments Cata-Lyzing Live, Work, Play Development In Downtown Memphis).

Id that was not enough to keep Hudson busy he simultaneously worked as a Reserve Memphis Police Officer for over 25 years.  He was a loyal member of Monumental Baptist Church for 60 years.  While there he held the position of Chairman of the Trustee Board and President of the October Club.  He was honored to serve under both Pastors, Samuel Kyles and Wade Bryant.

Reverend Melvin Charles Smith

As children William and his Brother Melvin were put off the bus for sitting too close to the front.  It became Hudson's life-long fight to to remove racial barriers and open doors for future generations.

He did just that, winning countless awards and recognition for his Leadership and Service to the Greater Memphis Community, including Downtowner of the Decade (2001).  Executive of the Year (Africa In April), And Tennessee Public Transportation Hall of Fame (2009) to name a few.  For years his transit safety program was considered a National Model.

William Hudson also served as the Chairman of both The mid-South Minority Business Council(MMBC) and Tennessede Public Transportation Association (TPTA).  He was 1999 Leadership Memphis Graduate and served ona host of local boards, including Memphis Food Bank, Riverfront Development Corporation, and The American Public Transportation Association.

Mr. Hudson was a dedicated family man who enjoyed spending time with his two grandsons and applauding all of their achievements.  He loved sports and looked forward to the Southern Heritage Classic each year. 

In his free time he enjoyed walking his dog BABY. or going to a Memphis Tigers Game.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Brothers, Archie (Karen) Hudson and John (Monique) Hudson and one sister, Carolyn (Willie, deceased) Catron.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 60 years, Gracie Hudson, SonRodney Hudson (Tijuana), two Grandsons, William Hudson, III and Christopher Charles Hudson, One Great Granddaughter 

Ryleigh Grace Hudson

William Hudson' Sisters and Brother Charlie Edward Hudson

 Four Sisters, Jacqueline Jackson, Gwendolyn (Alonzo) Williams, Willie Jean (William) Green, Marilyn (Robert) Scott and two Brothers, Charlie Edward Hudson and Melvin (Billie deceases) Charles Smith.  Mr. Hudson enjoyed the company, Love, and Support of a host of neices, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In the words of Mr. Hudson, 

"Thats My Story And I'm Sticking To It."

Tino Cortez Williams November 6, 1964 January 30, 2016

Obituary

Tino Cortez Williams was born November 6, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee to Willie Williams and Verrita Jean Williams Holloway.  He departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

Tino accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the last Pastor W.C. Jackson while attending Pearly Gates Missionary Baptist Church.

After graduating from East High School in 1982 on a football schlorship, he attended Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee.  Tino 

had a dream to become a National Football League draftee.  He went on to attend the Truck Driving Academy where he took lots of over-the-road assignments, and traveled all over the United States.  Tino was truly a peoples person, and loved many people, hich in return he was loved in return. He was avery dedicated driver for Federal Express.

He was blessed with one son Mario, who was the apple of his eye.

Tino leaves to cherish his memory: a loving mother Verrita J. Holloway whom he had a special love for, father Willie (Bro) Williams, stepmother Phobe Williams with whom he had a special love for, a stepfather Rev. Louis B. Holloway; one son Mario Jones whom he loved dearly, his loving sisters Tonia Cope, Levita Holloway, Joann Shorter (Porter), Renell Gordan (Anthony), Warstine Holloway, Jewel Holloway, Ruby Dell Holloway, and Shirley Holloway all of Memphis, Tennessee, Tiffani Williams of California, Mira Eaton of Wisconsin and Angela Ingenito of California; brothers: Louis B. Holloway, Jr., Louie Duran Holloway, and Quintin Holloway; a special aunt who loved him like a son Vernita Burton; special cousin: Autry Aikens, and a host of uncles, aunts, great qunt,nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends whom all he loved.

From Legacy.com Guestbook

"Tino, I never met you in person, however we did speak on the phone through a mutual friend at FedEx. You were very funny. My friend and I often speak about how you referred to me as the "real estate..." - Audrey Turner

"Tino I saw you grow from a cute baby boy to a Handsome Man.I will always Cherish my memories of you . your Uncle Eddie Lott Jones in Detroit" - Eddie Lott Jones

Tino Cortez Williams wake will be Friday MJ Edwards 4445 Stage Rd. From 4-7pm . Home Going Ceremony will be @10am at the...
Posted by Joann King on Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Celebration Of Life For Maurice Lemont Hawkins June 19, 1974 - June 15, 2019

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Obituary

Maurice Lemont Hawkins was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 19, 1971 to Patrick Hawkins and Mary Hawkins (Davis).  He departed this life on June 15, 2019 at home surrounded by friends and family,  He was preceded in death by his brother Cozell Morman,

Maurice accepted Christ and was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a lifelong resident of the North Memphis Community.  He is a graduate of Kingsbury High School.  He worked as a customer service representative for AAA Vending.

He leaves to cherish his memories:  his Mother, Mary Hawkins Davis; his Father Patrick Hawkins; his Wife, O'Shunda Hawkins; three daughters, Victoria (Marcus) Hudson, Andrenise Davis, Lamisha Dewey; four sons, Deddrick Dewey, Christopher Joyner, Malik Hawkins, Maurice Hawkins, Jr; two brothers, Gary (Noelle) Mormon, Cedrick (Amy) Hawkins,two sisters, Elicia Hawkins, Felicia (Chris) Thomas; one granddaughter, ZaRiyah Dewey; four nieces, four nephews; two good friends that stood by his side till the end, Jeromie Holmes, Ronald Washington and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Interment

Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens
6223 Raleigh Millington Road
Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee

Williams Funeral Home
Rodney E. Williams, Licensed Funeral Director
5270 Knight Arnold Road
Memphis, TN  38118
(901) 592-5160

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Posted by Mary Morman on Sunday, June 23, 2019