The Tubman and Newton Families, regret to announce the homegoing of their beloved Father, Grand Father, Great- GrandFather, Uncle and Cousin: Mr. John N.Tubman Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday June 16th 2023 early sunrise in the comfort of his home in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He worked for the National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) and for the Criminal Bureau Investigations for a total of 20 yrs. Being a stellar performer, John Newton Tubman was sent to train and serve as an FBI agent in the United States. Afterwards, he returned to Liberia and concluded his career at the National Port Authority of Liberia.
Bro-John, J.N.T. J. Newt as he was affectionately called by the ones that adored him, is survived by his beloved Children Mrs. Theonie E. Johnson, Emmanuel J. Hill, Mr. Stanford M. Newton, Mrs. Johnette P. Fahnbulleh, Mrs. Julia T. Byrd, Ms. Di-manche Tubman and Ms. Mao Tubman.
He also leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved (21) Grand Children (36) Great GrandChildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends residing both in the United States and Liberia.
The Late:
Mrs. Luvenia E. Tubman (His wife of 56 years) Mrs. McVilla T. Weah, John Tubman Jr. and Jacquline Tubman all predeceased him|
Wake Keeping:
7/21/2023 at 8:00pm-10:00pm
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
4001 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, 32207
Funeral:
7/22/2023 at 10:00am-12:30pm
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
4001 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, 32207
Internment:
7/22/2023 @12:45pm
Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home
111 Blanding Blvd
Orange Park 32073
*Both the wake & the funeral will be streamed live on YouTube during the times specified above. On the website we created, jntfuneral.com, click the link under the tab “Funeral Livestream” to watch. Additional resources, such as ways to donate, RSVP, etc., are also available on the website.*
Hotels:
Hotels in the Orange Park area:
- Holiday Inn Orange Park
- 620 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073
- Front Desk For Booking Reservations: (904) 562-7400
- Mention “Bereavement Rate” for discount
- Courtyard by Marriott
- 610 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073
- Front Desk For Booking Reservations: (904) 854-1500
- Mention “Bereavement Rate” For Discount
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- 8001 Parramore Road, Jacksonville, FL 32244
- Front Desk For Booking Reservations: (904) 932-0096
- Mention “Bereavement Rate” For Discount
Hotels in the Mandarin area:
- Tru by Hilton Jacksonville/South Mandarin
- 2970 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Front Desk For Booking Reservations: (904) 292-4401
- Mention “Bereavement Rate” For Discount
For additional information on the funeral arrangements, please contact:
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- Johnette P. Fahnbulleh (561) 713 – 6539
- Julia Byrd (904) 731 – 6593
- Dimanche Tubman (904) 652 – 9246
- Mao Tubman (763) 458 – 4333
