Joseph (Gloria) III Ellington (Enterprise, AL) and an abundance of relatives and friends remain to cherish and treasure his memories. (Birmingham, AL) a special bond with a child he loved dearly, Konner Gaskin, mother-in-law, Ruby Nell Jones sister-in-law, Arlesia Grayson godparents, Rev. Jones (Opelika, AL), and Darryl (DJ) Grayson Jr. Champ had a special and unique bond with his nieces and nephew, Cherice Ambers (Tuskegee, AL), Phyllis (Markus) Palmer (Montgomery AL), Delicia Peoples (Tuskegee, AL), Dinah (Miles) Robinson (Atlanta, GA), Angel N. Try the Instant ObitWriter Submit an Obituary. Wimbish of Tuskegee, AL and two sisters, Linda W. Read Unity Funeral Home obituaries, find service information, send sympathy gifts, or plan and price a funeral in Dothan, AL. He leaves to cherish his memories one brother, Millard B.
From this union three children were nurtured and loved: Sterling Wimbish III of Phoenix, AZ, Akias Polynice Wimbish of Jacksonville, FL, and Chelsey Shaquerias Wimbish of Birmingham, AL. He was united in holy matrimony to Theresa Ann Jones on August 21, 1987.
He was employed with Alabama Department of Public Health in the STD division for over thirty years and happily retired in March 2020.Ĭhamp was extremely dedicated to his family. He had an extraordinarily strong work ethic. in Animal and Poultry Sciences in August 1985 and post-graduate studies from Troy State University in June 1996 where he earned his Masters of Science. Upon completing high school, he attended Tuskegee University where he received a B.S. Joseph’s Catholic School and Tuskegee Institute High School in Tuskegee, AL. He later moved to Dothan, AL and was able to continue his expression through music at Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist Church and First Missionary Baptist Church for many years playing in countless weddings, funerals, community programs, and workshops until the current global pandemic surfaced and his health began to fail.Ĭhamp received his early education at St. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee and surrounding areas. He continued to share his love for music with several churches by serving as a musician at Washington Chapel AME, Mt. He began playing the piano at the early age of eight under the guidance of Ms. Champ was a committed, enthusiastic, and talented musician. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, Januin Dothan, Alabama.Īs a child, he first discovered and showcased his love for music at Solomon Chapel AME Zion where he initially showed his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Step-daughter, Serita Bolden special nieces, Annie DorisĬollins, Joan Marie Jackson devoted brother-in-law, Lenzy Brown best friend, Karetha Fowler special friend, Miriam Fling the Bibleway Church family and a host of family and friends.Sterling Wimbish Jr., lovingly referred to as “Champ”, was born on Februin Tuskegee, AL, the second child and eldest son of the late Sterling Wimbish Sr. Memories: a loving granddaughter, Dallas Sparks Washington and Lena (Jackson) Williams husband, Herbert Brown daughter, Holland Faye Brown-Sparks sisters, Ola Mae Newton, Georgia Williams, Eunice Dudley, Brunice Williams, Stella Mae Williams, Annie L Hobbs brothers, Jerry Williams, James D Collins, and Arthur Collins. Hattie Brown was predeceased by her parents, George When asked why she shopped so much, she replied, “Because I can” and, “You never know when you won’t be able too.” She enjoyed socializing with friends and family and loved shopping. She was an avid reader and strong proponent of higher education. Hattie had a zest for living and a passion for traveling. Mother Brown enjoyed setting the example for others to follow and being a “difference maker.” Her service in this capacity enabled her to touch the lives of many – as a role model, mentor, and teacher. She enjoyed preparing for and teaching Sunday School and was revered as a Church Mother. Her efforts to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness led her to the Bibleway Church in Dothan, Alabama where under the leadership of Bishop Russell Gordon she was an exemplary member. Hattie gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful servant of the Lord. She relocated to Buffalo, New York, after being united in marriage to Herbert Brown, where she taught in the Buffalo City School District until retiring to Dothan, Alabama. Hattie, affectionately known as “Eldora” or “Dora,” received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Alabama State University and her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the State Quietly, on Thursday, in Dothan, Alabama, she entered into eternal rest. Hattie L Dora Williams Brown was born in Houston County, Alabama on Decemto the late George Washington and Lena (Jackson) Williams.