Homegoing celebration for Deacon Freddie J. Brinson, Sr., of Tampa, who made a peaceful transition on Thursday, December 9, 2010, will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, Bishop James Howell, Pastor, 6304 N. 30th St. with Pastor Johnnie Miller, of Friendly Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon Brinson was born on November 16, 1941 in Sneads, Florida, to the late Jim and Lena Brinson. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was one of the original members of Friendly M. B. Church, and over the years served in many positions as the Chairman of the Deacon Board, a Trustee, a member of the Finance Committee, a Sunday School Teacher, a Youth Mentor, and a member of the Brotherhood, as well as a Member of Choir Number Three, the Webb's Chorus, and the Miller Male Chorus. He retired as a Longshoreman (ILA Local 1402) after 44 years of service, and continued to fellowship with brothers as a member of the Longshoreman's Hour. He was a Center and Nose Guard for the Howard W. Blake High School football team "Yellow Jackets," and football remained one of his favorite pass times. At one time he was a Little League Football Coach and a delegate for the National Baptist Convention. Deacon Brinson also took great pleasure in hunting and fishing, and most of all discussing the Bible and being a witness for Christ. As a strong man of faith his philosophy was, "Have Your Way, Lord." He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Jim Brinson and Mrs. Lena Brinson, his sister, Mrs. Annie Ruth Hicks Dowdle, and a brother, Elder Tony Brinson. He leaves a priceless legacy of spirituality, a wonderful sense of humor, and a keen sense of family to be cherished in the hearts of his devoted wife for over 50 years, Mrs. Irene Brinson, his loving daughter, Dr. Sabrina A. Brinson, his dedicated son, Mr. Freddie Brinson, Jr. (Jencey) grandchildren, Sheridan, Samuel, ShaVonne, Freddie III, and ShaTayshia, brother, Rev. Arthur Brinson, sisters-in-law, Ms. Jacquelyn Hunter and Mrs. Sharon Brinson, and brothers-in-law, Mr. Joe Hunter, Jr. and Mr. Frederick Hunter, nephews, Mr. Jimmie Hicks-Special Caregiver (Andrea), Mr. Clifford Hicks, Jr. (Gloria), Mr. Jackie Hicks (Clara), Mr. Antonio Brinson, Mr. Reginald Hunter, Mr. Darryl Brinson, and Mr. Jamell Hunter, nieces, Mrs. Diana Ellison-Special Caregiver, Mrs. Tonya Stevenson (Richard), Mrs. Lena Jenkins (Otis), Ms. Arthenia Blair, Ms. Essie Brinson, Ms. Taranda Hunter, Ms. Cecila Hunter, Mrs. Sheelyn (last name) (husband), Ms. Alecia Brinson, Ms. Lenita Brinson, and Ms. Octavia Brinson, godson, Mr. Kenny Pickett, special friends Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sylvia Shipp, Mr. Benny Taylor, Mrs. Delores Fletcher, and Mr. Marshall Golden, extended families from Marianna, Florida, and the Carolinas, along with a host of uncles and aunts, grand nephews and grand nieces, and other relatives and friends too numerous to name. The viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2010, at Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, 1901 Central, Ave, Tampa, FL. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.