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Luther Weems Obituary

Luther B. Weems Sr. Luther B. Weems Sr., 89, a retired mail carrier, died Friday, October 26, 2007. The service was at 6 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Strong & Jones Chapel. Graveside services will be at noon CDT Friday at Bethlehem Church Cemetery in Abbeville, Ala. Strong & Jones Funeral Home (850-224-2139) is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle Hill Nursing Home, Tallahassee. He was a former manager for Central Life Insurance Co., a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a business graduate of Florida A&M University. He was a postal carrier in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Survivors include one son, Dr. Naim Akbar, also known as Luther B. Weems Jr.; a stepson, Eric Mitchell of Ann Arbor; three grandchildren, Shaakira Akbar of Decatur, Ga., Mutaqee Akbar of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Tareeq Akbar of Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Dr. Renee Akbar; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and a close friend and caregiver, Mary Young. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Weems, and his mother, Alice Ward Weems, both of Abbeville, Ala.; three brothers; and four sisters.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2007.

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November 2, 2007

Na'im & Family,
It was with both sadness and joy I learned of your father's transition. I remind you of the timely words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Death is not a period that ends this great sentence of life, but rather an exclamation mark that punctuates it to a more loftier height." The Creator of this universe said to your father a few days ago: "Thy good and faithful servant, well done!" Though Daddy Weems Sr is no loner with us in person, his presence via his life and legacy will forever be with us in the spirit. I entrust to you the comforting words of Christ Jesus: "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." Geraldine, Jaime, and I will continually lift you and your family up in our prayers.

Na'im, your father now resides among the great sages of time in that land where traveleres are never known to return, whose wisdom we stand upon and from it we gain our strength.

Shalom,
James C. Vaughn, Jr.
Senior Minister
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Stockbridge, GA

HENRY MARION STEELE

November 1, 2007

Naim, you were just rendering condolences to our family in the passing of our brother, Clifford, just a short while ago. We never know just what the future holds. Be assured of our sincere prayers for you and your wonderful family at this difficult time. Take comfort in the fact that you and your dad had such a long time to share in each other's lives. Henry Marion Steele & Family

Shay Smith-Jones

October 31, 2007

Mutaqee, Tareeq, Shaakira, and Dr. Akbar,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Grandpa Luther. My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. He will be missed.

Nicole & Archie Bouie Bouie

October 30, 2007

Mutaqee, Tareeq and Shaakira,

We are sorry for your loss and we will keep your family in our prayers.

Bill & Jerri Oglesby

October 30, 2007

TO: The Family, We are sorry for your loss. May God be with you during these hours and days to come. "He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they all are living to him". Luke 20:37,38.

Priscilla Salter

October 30, 2007

Just to let you know that our prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Priscilla Salter and Family

Annette Ward

October 30, 2007

Wishing a shining sunbeam
Would find your window sill,
And creep inside to cheer you And dry away your tears.

My sympathy is with you and your family.

Annette Brown- Ward
FAMU School mate Class of 59
We met this summer several times at the hospital.

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