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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ANTONIO BROWN
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021, for Mr. Antonio Brown, at 2:00 p.m. at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Ne- braska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. The Rev. Duaney Griffin will be officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Mr. Brown passed away, June 4, 2021.
He was a lifetime Tampa na- tive, attending the public schools of Hillsborough County. Antonio was employed at Uni- versity of South Florida.
Antonio was preceded in death by: his father, Jack Brown, Jr.; brother, Reginald Brown, Sr.; paternal grand- mother, Coloyer Miller; mater- nal grandmother, Corean Brown; uncles, Edgar Spires, Nathaniel Brown, and Mayfield Spires; aunts, Cornette Thomas, Annette Spires, Jeanette Spires, and Crystal Troupe.
He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Kyle Brown, and Antonio Brown, Jr.; two grandchildren, Kyle Brown, Jr., and Kylie Brown; a loving mother, Varresse Brown- Rubin; four brothers, Michael Grayson, Anthony (Linda) Brown, Reginald Anderson, and Lindsey Harris; two sisters, Coloyer Brown and Regina Brown-Lewis; three uncles, Gre- gory Miller, Anthony Miller, and Rubin Harris; three aunts, Veronica Troupe, Claudette Mungin and Pam Johnson; ten nephews, five nieces, along with a host of great nephews, great nieces and cousins.
The remains will repose from 4-7 P.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
18–22 year-old Airmen. Dana Honorably retired as a Senior NCO (Master Sergeant) from the Florida Air National Guard after over 20 years of combined faith- ful military service. He eagerly elected to continue service to his country as a Federal Police Offi- cer for the Department of the Air Force until he was called home to glory.
Dana confessed his faith in Christ during a revival service and joined the First Baptist Church of Progress Village under the leadership of Dr. Sam Maxwell, where he served as a member of the male chorus and building security ministry whenever needed.
Dana met and married Xenia Bell and to this union one child was born, William. He also has another son, Bryan, from a pre- vious marriage (Lora), and Xenia’s children Jackie and Dar- ius.
Dana was preceded in death by: his parents, Alvin and Brenda Jette; grandparents, Willis T. Jette, Evelyn Mae Jette and Helen Herbin; a host of un- cles, aunts, cousins and best friend John “Earl” Hampton.
Dana leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: a loving, devoted wife and friend, Xenia Jette; sons, Bryan Jette (fiancé Felicia) of Tacoma, WA, Darius Robinson and William Jette, of Riverview, FL; daughter, Jacquanita “Jackie” Miller, of Tamarac FL; grandson, Phaero Jette; brothers, Darrylle “Duch” Jette (Maria), Dale Jette (Drina); sister, Michaelle Mont- gomery; mother-in-law, Betty Dixon; brothers-in-law, Gary Bell (Jessica) and Pavis Whitley; sisters-in-law, Crystal Sanders and Kimberly Bell; longtime friend, Victor Carson and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, grand nephews, grand nieces, friends, neigh- bors and co-workers.
There will be a viewing on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N Howard Ave., Tampa, Florida from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The family requests that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. Masks are required.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
REV. EARNEST WASHINGTON
Graveside Services for Rev. Earnest Washington, of Tampa, FL, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Rest Haven Ceme- tery, 4615 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL, 33610. Rev. Ricky Pierce will be officiating.
Rev. Washington was born August 1, 1940, in Perry, FL. He moved to Tampa and began his ministry of evangelizing souls for God’s kingdom on highways and byways. Rev. Washington was called to pas- tor the New Bright and Morn- ing Star, and then New Rising Star Missionary Baptist churches of Tampa.
Rev. Washington was a sta- ple in the Tampa Bay Area, blessing and serving his com- munity!
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 42 years, Mrs. Margret Washington; his son, Earnest Washington, Jr.; daughter, Rachael Washing- ton, along with stepchildren, Joni Williams and Michael Francis; siblings: Eugene (Mae) Stewart, of Perry, FL, Lonzer (Annie Lee) Stewart, of St. Petersburg, FL, Nobie (Willie C) Roberts, of Perry, FL, Jessie L. (Penny) Hawkins, of Tallahassee, FL, and Mitchel (Mary) Hawkins, Lue J. Roberts, and Carrie Hans- berry, all of Perry, FL.
Many other family mem- bers – including a host of grands, nieces, nephews, cousins, and community friends will truly miss Rev. Washington.
The viewing will be Friday, June 12, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements have been entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
MR. DANA ERIC JETTE “DJ”
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Dana Eric Jette, who transitioned this earthly life on June 3, 2021, will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, 11: 00 a.m. at Love First Christian Center, 12847 Balm Riverview Road, Riverview, FL 33579. Dr. Ricky Houston will be the Eulo- gist. Interment will be held on Monday June 14, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Florida National Ceme- tery, Bushnell, FL.
Dana Eric Jette, aka ‘DJ’ was born on February 22, 1967, to parentage of Alvin and Brenda Jette, of Boston, MA. He graduated from Madison Park High School, Boston, MA.
After graduating he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force, which af- forded him the pleasure and op- portunity of traveling around the world one and half times and visiting every continent, in- cluding Antarctica. Simultane- ously, he attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX, where he played football as a cornerback.
In 1991, Dana relocated to Tampa, where he was stationed at MacDill AFB. He had a very active military career which in- cluded, but was not limited to, his service in support of instal- lations such as: Operation En- during Freedom with the 290th JCSS MacDill AFB, Operation Nobel Eagle with the 6th SFS MacDill AFB & Operation Iraqi Freedom with both the 6th SFS and 290th JCSS.
He was also the first BLACK member of the MacDill AFB Ma- rine Patrol, where he worked for at least 11 years (5 years with the military and 6 as civilian po- lice officer).
Dana was a leader, trainer and mentor to newly arriving
MR. JEFFERY STREATER
Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery Streater, who passed away, May 30, 2021, will be conducted Saturday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue; Pastor Geowrena Solomon will be of- ficiating. Interment will fol- low at the Orange Hill Cemetery. MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED.
Jeffery was a lifelong resi- dent and Tampa native. He at- tended the public schools of Hillsborough County; South- ern Tech College, where he graduated as an electrician, and Chamberlain Adult High School. He was employed at Edmonson Electric.
Jeffery gave his life to Christ and was a member of Kingdom Bride of Christ Min- istry.
He was united in marriage to Herbrinia Johnson. They devoted their lives to their family for eight years.
Together, they founded “Be Fabulous Events, Tampa, FL.” Jeffery spoke these loving words: “Everyone who knew me, knew how much I loved and adored my wife, children, parents and family. I gave my life to Christ. I loved and en- joyed being around my family and working.”
Jeffery was preceded in death by: his mother: Rosetta Burn; daughter: Jefferyonnia; brother: Troney Streater, and sister, Cynthia Austin.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Herbrinia Johnson-Streater; children, Saniya, Jeffery, Jr., Janayh, Ja’Marri and Lenario; father, Tom Streater; sisters, Fra- niesha (Tony), Keyshia (Joe) and Marshanna; brothers, Kelvin (Anna), Brodick and Alex; loving in-laws, Herbert and Sylvia Johnson; sister-in- law; Danyele (Deontaé), Aniya; brother-in-law William (Deja); Demonterio, Herbert, Mahkie, loving aunts: Rochelle (Wendy) and Renee.
Jeffery will be missed by a host of family, friends, and community.
Public visitation will be Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to
RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
EDDIE THOMPSON, JR. 6/10/1950
In memory of a life and heart so deeply loved. A treasured gift from God above, filled with wonder, blessed with love.
Happy birthday, love al- ways. Mother, Martha Thompson and family.
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