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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriams
WILSON
MR. MAURICE ANTONIO LARRY, I
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Maurice Antonio Larry, I, who went home to his Savior on May 23, 2021, will be held on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cathe- dral, 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Dwight Newkirk with Pastor Duwayne Smith, Offici- ating/Eulogist of Embrace Christian Church. Interment will be made on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Military Honors will be conducted by the U. S. Army Honor Guards.
Mr. Maurice Antonio Larry, I, was born on September 29, 1959, to Mr. Oscar J. Larry and Mrs. Helen A. Larry in Tampa, Florida. As a child he developed a love for the game of baseball and joined the Belmont Heights Little League, where he gained lifelong friends and brothers.
He attended Robinson High School, where he was an active member of the band and he would often tell stories about his love of being on the drum- line. After graduating from Robinson in 1977, Maurice worked at various jobs before joining the U. S. Army in 1988. He made this decision so that he could provide a better life for his family and so that he could travel the world, which he did.
SFC Larry proudly served his country for 20 years and gained several medals and dec- orations from the military.
Upon completing his service in the Army, Maurice continued employment at Yamaha and Chase, before joining Hillsbor-
ough County Public Schools. He loved baseball, music, working in his yard, and his family dearly.
Maurice touched so many lives both near and far during his lifetime, including family, friends, co-workers, and often- times even strangers. He also served as a mentor to young men and women that would come into his life, always providing words of encouragement as well as the Word of God. He often could be found serving at his church, Embrace Christian Church, in whatever capacity was needed of him. He leaves this legacy as a model for those to follow after him.
Maurice Larry is preceded in death by his father Oscar J. Larry, Sr.; his mother, Helen A. Larry; sisters, Carolyn Larry, Betty Lou Swain Bell and Helen R. Larry; brothers, Oscar J. Larry, Jr., Fredrick Larry and Seldwin “Bernard” Larry; un- cles, Benjamin “Snooks” Alston and Mahurley Alston; beloved cousin, C. W. Larry; beloved brother-in-law, Ronald Williams, Sr.; his beloved aunt, Altamese “T” Alston, and beloved mother-in-law, Mrs. Frankie Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy with: his loving and de- voted wife and best friend of over 40 years, Mrs. Kimberly Larry; daughter, Katavia Larry; son, Maurice A. Larry, II; grand- son, Elijah Larry (Felicia); grandson, Malakai Larry; sister, Stella Profit (Herman); broth- ers, Michael Larry and Myron Larry; sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Hudson and Cynthia Williams; brother-in-law, Sephus “Sugar” Jones; special friends, Louis and Jaquelyn Barnes, as well as a host of other in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, close friends and co-workers.
There will be a viewing at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida on Friday, June 11th, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our vis- itation hours. MASKS RE- QUIRED AT ALL SERVICES.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. MARTHA TAYLOR BURNETT-STEWART
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Martha Taylor Burnett- Stewart will be held on Saturday June 12th, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Watson, Officiating. In- terment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Ms. Martha Taylor Burnett- Stewart was born on April 8, 1934, to the parentage of Willie Frank Taylor and May Ola Roberts, in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Our beautiful mother, Martha Taylor Burnett Stewart transi- tioned to the Kingdom of God on June 3rd, 2021, at the age of 87.
Ms. Stewart was the mother of eight children, two preceded her in death.
Ms. Stewart dedicated her life to serving the Lord and oth- ers. She will surely be missed by her family, friends and all those who loved her dearly.
She is survived by: six chil- dren, Roy Burnett, Alfred Bur- nett, Angela Burnett, William Burnett, Andedria Grant and Ra- mona Burnett; 16 grandchil- dren; a host of great grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Bolden; and other sorrowing relatives and friends. Due to the current CDC restrictions masks are required for the service. THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING ON FRIDAY.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
DEVONTAE HALL
Our families would like to send a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone that showed love and support at our time of be- reavement.
We appreciate every ges- ture from the bottom of our hearts.
REMEMBERING YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
CHARLES E. COLLINS June 12, 1942 – July 7, 2020
June 12 will never be “just another day” to me. I won’t allow that. I know you are enjoying your first birthday in Heaven.
Remembering you fondly and you will be in our hearts for- ever.
Love always and until we meet again, Cassandra, Pearlie, Sur- gret, and the rest of your family.
IN MEMORIAM
BERTHA L. WILSON December 8, 1921 – June 5, 2017
If tears could build a stairway and memories could build a lane, we would walk all the way to heaven to thank you again. We think of you in silence, but often speak your name, and have all your beautiful images in elaborate picture frames. Through us, your giving spirit continues each and every day while your legacy is built upon in a loving way.
We love and miss you. The family.
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