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Rev. Charles Wilbert Westberry Jr.

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Rev. Charles Westberry The Rev. Charles Wilbert Westberry Jr., 42, a full-time pastor, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005. The service will be at 3 p.m. EDT Saturday at Life Deliverance Ministries, 3377 Jim Lee Road, with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Elder Tawana Westberry Morris will officiate. The funeral cortege will assemble at 2 p.m. EDT at 8408 Blackjack Road. A viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. EDT Friday at Richardson's Family Funeral Care (850-576-4144), with a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT. He was a native of Tallahassee and a 1981 graduate of Leon High School. He received his Associate in Arts from Tampa Electronic Institute. He had been employed by Walgreen's Drug Store for 18 years. A former member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ Written in Heaven and Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church, he had been the pastor at New Hope and Wilson Temple First Born Church of the Living God. In 1995, he founded Free Spirit Ministries and went on to found Free Spirit Annointed Praise Ministry. He was the Fifth Sunday Union Director for the International Denomination Association. He is survived by his wife of three-and-a-half years, Prophetess Michelle Westberry; his mother, Louise Richardson Westberry; two daughters, Niykeal Westberry and Kiana Westberry; a stepdaughter, Shonya Gautier; two stepsons, John F. Gautier and Dontae Gautier; two sisters, Elder Tawana W. Morris (and husband Angelo) and Shelia W. McBride (and husband Herman); three nieces, Jonique Morris, Jourdan Morris and Shamya McBride; a nephew, Dominick McBride; four sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; his mother-in-law, Rilla Mae Curry; his father-in-law, Clinton Curry; his spiritual father, Elder Doc Ward; his spiritual mother, Betty S. Harvey; five godchildren; a godbrother, Devondrick Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Deacon Charles W. Westberry Sr., and his "Granny," Mother Mariah Richardson.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Sep. 22, 2005.

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kevin risby

December 1, 2005

on the passing of my brother, i feel a profound sense of pain and grief, the times we shared were always so special, he was a world class brother, and i was blessed to have been loved by him. i will forever cherish those years, your brother kevin.

Moniqua Knight (Morrow)

October 8, 2005

I would like to express my sincere sympathy during this time of bereavement. May God bless you and keep you.

Christine Knight

September 25, 2005

To the Westberry Family:

Mr. Westberry was loved and will be greatly missed. But remember, God loved him more. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy is with you all during this time of bereavement.

Josephine Jackson

September 23, 2005

To: The Westberry Family,

Give eternal rest to them, O Lord, whose souls have taken flight, and lead them to a better world where there is peace and light. Grant them eternal freedom from trouble, pain and care, And fulfill for them Thy prophecy- there shall be no night there.

Wishing you the peace of knowing your loved one is safe in the tender keeping of our Lord.

Elder Sandra M. Thompson

September 23, 2005

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." (John 14:1)



Dear Westberry Family:



We give God the honor and glory for allowing the Westberry Family to come into our life. Especially, Pastor Westberry--an annointed man of God. We will truly miss listening to him sing and testify.



We encourage you to continue to hold your head high and thank God for placing him in your family. Remember, God does not make mistakes and everything He does is good.



I pray you will be able to endure and accept the Will of God.



A Servant of God,

Lucinda "Penney" Taylor

September 23, 2005

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Our prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow.

MILLICENT ISOM-BUSH

September 23, 2005

To The Westberry Family:



May God strengthen and comfort you in this hour is my prayer. Lean on the Lord for he won't let you fall.

We will miss our Sugarman a truly sweet, kind and anointed man of God. We can find comfort in knowing that he's just another soldier gone home to be with the lord. He fought a good fight now the victory has been won and knowing Sugarman he's not sitting down resting. He's up in heaven singing and shouting up and down those streets paved with gold.

yvonne cofield

September 23, 2005

With deepest sympathy be blessed & encourge.Psl 121:1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. love from the Cofield-Swatts Family.

Deahtra Johnson

September 23, 2005

On behalf of the Johnson family, we will truly miss Rev. Westberry and his heartfelt, soul stirring, spirit filled messages.



May God Bless the family.

Deanna Bryant Miller

September 23, 2005

My godbrother was a wonderful son,brother,husband,and father.God has blessed him to live an anointing life that has touch so many people in so many ways.Sugarman, I will miss you and I know you are shouting in HEAVEN.May God be with the Westberry family and our prays are with you.



Love godsister,



Deanna B.Miller aka Pumpkin

Ronald Hardrick

September 22, 2005

To.Westberry/Morris Family



We would like to express our condolences during the passing of Sugarman.Our prayers our with you.

Ron&Elaine Hardrick

Robin Brock

September 22, 2005

To the Westberrry Family,

I wish to express my sincere condolence in the passing of Charles. He was a wonderful man and friend. He and I graduated in the same class and I was honored to know him. Years after we graduated, I would see him in Walgreens. He never forgot me or my name. He was special. Rest in Peace Charles. Sincerely,

Robin Wagner Brock Leon High Class of 81.

Antionette Collins Staley

September 22, 2005

To The family my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.may god bless you.



Class of "84"

LIZZIE MERRITT/HOLTON

September 22, 2005

THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY REMEMBER I WILL LIFT UP MINE EYES UNTO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH MY HELP. MY HELP COMETH FROM THE LORD, WHICH MADE HEAVEN AND EARTH PSALM 121: 1,2

Brenda Mitchell

September 22, 2005

Brenda Mitchell and Family extend sincere condolences to the entire Westberry Family.



We pray that God will give each of you strength and understanding.



May God Bless and keep You.

Yolonda Richardson

September 22, 2005

On behalf of the class of 1981 (Leon High School). Our prayers are with you. May God bless each of you in your time of sorrow.

Corey & Michele Young

September 22, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take your sorrows to the Lord, and He will hear and answer your prayers!

Dawn-Shey Jones-Gilmore

September 22, 2005

To the family my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Sorry to hear of the lost of such a dear person.

Katina Johnson

September 22, 2005

To The Westberry Family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.

angela stallworth

September 22, 2005

To the westberry family my prayers are with you all welove you all dearily from angela denise cohen stallworth and the stallworth familey

Linda & Cynthia Brown

September 22, 2005

With our deepest sympathy. To the Westberry and Morris Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. "Let not your heart be troubled..." Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, mind and soul, he will comfort you. "Sugar" as we knew him, was one who inspired and touched many. He will not be forgotten.

WILLIE L. DAILEY

September 22, 2005

To The Family



May the Lord give you peace as you go through this time. As we all know this is really a time of great celebration, because Sugar has taken off mortality and has now put on immortality...He has attained the greatest reward. Since his soul is absent from his body, he is now present with the Lord..



Remember...earth has no sorrow, that heaven can not heal..



Peace, Love and Gods Blessings always...



Willie Lou

Sabrita Thurman-Newby

September 22, 2005

To the family and friends of Charles Westberry, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to each and every one of you. Every day will be like Sunday after a while. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.

We will all meet again in the sweet by and by.

Juliette McGriff-Simmons

September 22, 2005

My prayers are with you. May God Bless you.

Evangeline King (Wright)

September 22, 2005

To Tawana and Family:



I am sadden to hear of your brother Charles passing away. Tawana and I went to high school together and I knew Charles through my brothers singing gospel at a young age. You know them as the Gospel Gallilees. I know you pain and pray that during this time of grief you will allow the Lord Jesus to comfort you. As we know Charles loved the Lord and in his journey here on earth he serve him faithfully. Nothing can take away the pain of the loss of a love one, but we do live with an assurance of seeing him again. Through faith know that Christ is with you in your time of grieving.



Love Evangeline

Mr. Joseph E. & Mrs. Vanessa V. Smith & Captain Ernest J. Lane II

September 22, 2005

To the Westberry/Morris Families: We would like to express our sincere condolences during the passing of Sugarman. He was always a sweet, kind, and gentle soul. May the Lord throw his loving arms around you and give you peace in your soul, heart and mind. But remember, at this time of sorrow may these truths sustain you...your loved one will always be as close as a memory and the God of all comfort is as close as a prayer. Sugarman will be truly missed, but he has gone on to glory to receive his grown, and a well deserved crown it is indeed. We love you dearly, and if you need anything don't hesitate to call. Joseph, Vanessa, & Captain Ernest J. Lane II - God Bless You

Vinette Harrison

September 22, 2005

My prayers are with you.

Haywood and Kellean Williams

September 22, 2005

May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Keep looking up for your help comes from the Lord. He is able to wipe all your tears.

-"Don't let nothing shake your faith in God"

Rutha Sims Kimble

September 22, 2005

Lean on the Lord where all of our help come from,he is our straight thru all things.May god be with you all doing your hour of sorrow.Be Blessed!

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