A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Lynnie (Doug) W. Sermons, a native of Live Oak, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012, will be held on Saturday, January, 14, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Progressive M.B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, with Rev. Albert Gallmon, Jr., officiating. Pastor Alfonzo Broughton of Genesis Worship Center of Tampa Bay, Inc. will be the eulogist. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Lynnie W. Sermons was born in Suwannee, Florida on November 11, 1943 to the late Ivory and Willie Mae Sermons. He was preceded in death by parents Ivory and Willie Mae Sermons, son Lynnie W. Sermons, Jr., and sister Rosa Negron. He was educated in Polk County and employed with Lakeland Drum Company, Auburndale Florida. Brother Sermon accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a strong reader of the word of God. He leaves to cherish beautiful and fond memories to a loving and devoted wife, Elder Earlene Sermons; 3 sons, Lynnis Sermons III, Live Oak, FL, Walter Hall Winter Haven, FL and stepson Pastor Alfonzo Broughton (Joai), Tampa, FL; 5 daughters, Tressie Ramon (Billy) and Patrice Sermons of Winter Haven, FL, Shawanda Brown (Rev. Alvin), and stepdaughters Narita Green (Deacon Wade), Bernadette and friend Siglenda all of Tampa; 2 brothers, Theodore Sermons (Mary), El Paso, TX, and Joe Sermons of Baltimore, MD; 34 grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 brothers-in laws Jose Negron Avon Park, FL, Deacon Lawrence Jackson (Sharon); 1 sister-in law, Allene Roberts Tampa, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The viewing will be held at Peace Progressive M.B. church, 2607 E.24th Avenue, from 5 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church for the service.