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WILSON
SISTER EARLINE HOWARD BYRD
A Homegoing Celebration for Sis- ter Earline Howard Byrd will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Tabernacle, 6912 Williams Road, Seffner, Florida, with Pastor Rashidi F. Collins, Officiating. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Earline Howard Byrd was born in Wacissa, Florida, on August 29, 1953, to JC Howard and Bessie Miller Howard.
Earline was preceded in death by: both of her parents and her grand- mother who raised her, Reatha Sutton.
Earline attended the public schools of Jefferson County. After graduation she moved to Tampa, FL, where she met and later married her husband, the late Willie Dee Byrd.
Earline was employed at BF Goodrich for over 30 years until she re- tired. After retirement, she pursued a career as a part-time sales consultant at Nutritional Cooking Solutions (Sal- admaster), until her passing. She was a faithful, devoted member at New Smyrna Full Gospel Church for many years. She served on the Mothers Board, Usher Board, Sunday School Teacher, Van Diver, Financial Secre- tary and many other roles.
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, God heard her saying, “I’m tired.” He sent his angels to bring her home for eternal rest.
She leaves to cherish precious memories with: 3 loving daughters, Latoshia McMiller, Dianna Byrd, of Tampa, and Denisha (Brian) Muhich of St Cloud, FL; 1 son, Willie Jarvis Byrd of Tampa; grandchildren, Javonna, Jasmine, Jhana, Ladazha, Breonna (Jordan), Kierra, Tamiym, Jamie, Am- bria, Caleb, Joshua, Jhyniah, Elijah, Isaiah, Patience and Mercy; 7 great grands; siblings, Jeraldine Howard Ed- wards of Tampa, FL, Erica Howard, Joe Nathan (Doris) Howard of Wacissa, FL, Dale (Melissa) Howard, Bruce (Anita) Howard, Gerald Howard and Angela Howard, all of Monticello, FL, Karen (Mike) Jackson and Bertha Howard of Tallahassee, FL; aunts and uncles, Mary of Louisiana, Viola, Hazel (Bernice) of Tampa, Mary (Pink) of North Carolina, Elijah (Evelyn) of Palatka, Devon (Aurelia) of Clermont, Barbara, Mattie and Cornelia, all of Miami, Rev Barbara Sutton, Wacissa, FL; great aunt, Nather Lee Henry, Wacissa, FL; nieces, Terica, Taleshia, Sherica, Yashica, Jermeika (Angel); nephews: Eric, Dale, Jr., Ian, Jeremy, Jonathan, Deandre, Karron and Breon; a special host of nieces, nephews on her husband’s side and friends. special friends Cora and Chan- tal; an adopted daughter, Ulna and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visi- tation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. GERALD ‘DANK’ DAVIS
Mr. Gerald Davis (Dank) of Tampa, Florida passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 N 29th St., Pastor Pierre Francois Officiating and Rev. Larry Roundtree, II, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Mr. Gerald Davis was born April 29, 1952, in Tampa, Florida. Gerald was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He was educated in the Public Schools of Hillsborough County and was a dedicated and hard worker at Lup- ton’s Catering for over 15 years.
Gerald was preceded in death by: his wife, Bridgette Davis; par- ents, Mr. Daniel and Mattie Davis; siblings, Jimmy Lee Davis, Henry Davis, Rita Davis, Nathaniel Davis, Charlene Davis, Victor Davis, Daniel Davis, Jr., Moses Davis, Lucille Davis, Veronica Davis and niece, Demetrius (Tweety) Barton.
Cherishing his beautiful memo- ries are: 4 children, Gerald Davis (Jennifer), Meka Davis, Shonda Lockwood (Derricus) and Anthony Townsend; 12 grandchildren, Ti’Myah Addison, Dwite Addison, Xavion Lockwood, Aja Davis, Wy’Niyah Grahan, Zachary Lock- wood and Mekhi Marshall of Tampa, Florida, Robert, Ashundre’, YaDaruis, Camille and DeAnthony Townsend all of Lakeland, Florida; 2 stepchildren, Rhonda Brown and Rochelle Jones; 6 other grandchil- dren, Malik Jones, Mayani Donald- son, Zherica Davis, Amari Robinson, Dale Upson, II, and Ar’Rhana Robin- son. He also leaves to mourn 2 sis- ters, Catherine Norton (Clarence) and Sarah Hepburn; 2 brothers, An- thony Davis and Jeffrey Davis; 1 aunt, Shirley Williams of Tampa, Florida; 11 nieces, Kathy Hepburn, Kesha Claybrooks (William), Ci- mone Watson (Terrance), Erica Francois (Pierre), Ebony Davis, Ashely Davis, Nicole Davis, Cecelia Davis, Vicknesia Davis, Tameka Gant (Chris) and Jashon Davis; 12 nephews, Waymon Rose (Karla), James Dennis, Shawn Davis (Meka), Leroy Howard (Kera), Daniel Davis, Jr., (Mishana), Jeffrey Davis, Jr., Maurice Davis, Antwan Davis, Aaron Davis, Gary Davis, Anthony Davis, Jr., (Ashley), and Victor Davis, Jr.; 3 sisters-in-law, Lisa Mitchell, Darlene and Patricia Davis all of Tampa, Florida; 1 brother-in- law, Derek Walden; like a niece, Ciara Davenport; like a nephew: Michael Bivens, Jr., and Emmit Bunkley, Jr.; devoted friends, Eu- gene Dubose (Square), Jeff and Chip Lupton and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, September 24, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. WILLIE G. HILL, JR.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday Septem- ber 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Wil- son Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 29th Street, Tampa, FL, 33605, with Dr. S. Evan Burrows, of First Baptist Church of College Hill, Of- ficiating.
On Friday, September 10, 2021, Willie G. Hill, Jr., embraced the loving Arms of Jesus and took his journey to his Heavenly home.
Willie G. Hill, Jr., was born on December 14, 1956, to the parent- age of Willie G. Hill, Sr., and Bessie L. Sullivan Brown Hill, in Tampa, Florida. He was the fifth out of eight siblings. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, FL, and graduated from Hillsborough Senior High School, Class of 1974. He later attended Florida A & M University in Talla- hassee, Florida.
After relocating to Orlando, FL, Willie received training in his craft as an Electrician Journey- man, where he was employed with several companies in Orlando and Tampa, FL.
Willie was very outgoing, lov- ing, and brought joy to all who knew him. His infectious smile, jokes, and laughter will remain in the hearts of all who met him. Willie had an insurmountable love for his family. He sponsored and hosted the Hill family first family reunion in Orlando, Fl.
He was a music connoisseur and loved to dance. He had an ap- preciation for all genres of music which lead him to become a no- table Disc Jockey in the Orlando and Tampa area. He was better known as DJ Will to his family and friends.
Willie G. Hill, Jr., was pre- ceded in death by: his parents, Willie G. Hill, Sr., and Bessie Lou Sullivan Brown Hill; siblings, Ken- neth Lee Hill, Johnnie Mae King, Geraldine Crum and a host of other relatives.
He leaves to cherish memories of him with sons, Shawn Hill (Ma- rina) Tampa, FL, Antwan Hill, Port St Lucie, FL and Jermaine Hill, Orlando, FL; daughters, Alexis Hill and Nichelle Hill, Wes- ley Chapel, FL; grandchildren, Tanese Hill, Malachi Hill, Tamai Hill, Antwan Hill, Jr., Messiah Hill, Jermaine Hill, Jr., and Jayce Hill; siblings, Henry L. Brown, Kenneth R. Hill (Ann), Linda G. Hill (Reuben) and Brenda J. Hall (Warren) all of Tampa, FL; a long list of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Patricia Pitt and other life- long friends.
A viewing will be held on Fri- day September 24, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Face Mask are required for atten- dance at the viewing and service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. VANESSA MELISSA LOVETT
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Mrs. Vanessa Melissa Lovett, who passed away on August 27, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Vanessa Lovett was born July 20, 1977, in Brooklyn New York to the parentage of Henry Sutton, Jr., and Rosemary Davis Sutton.
Her passions were reading books and spending quality time with her family. Vanessa was em- ployed at Terminix Call Center at the time of her passing.
Vanessa was preceded in death by: her mother, Mrs. Rosemary Sut-
ton.
Vanessa leaves to cherish mem- ories of her with: a loving husband, Darick Lovett, Sr.; son, Darick Lovett, III; bonus children, Darick Lovett, Jr. and Daricka Lovett; bonus grandson, Xylo Lovett; father, Henry Sutton, Jr.; brothers, Henry Sutton, III, Alphonso Sutton, Shawn Sutton and Mitchell Sutton; mother-in-law, Lillian Fuller; fathers-in-law, Gerald Fuller, Sr., and Wayne Williams; sis- ter-in-law, Tashika Lovett; brothers- in-law, Gerald Fuller, III, Devon Fuller and Keyon Fuller and other relatives and friends.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you wear a mask to the Memorial Service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. SHEILA GILBERT
Ms. Sheila Gilbert, of Tampa, Florida, passed away Friday, Sep- tember 3, 2021. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, Septem- ber 25th at 2:45 p.m. at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska, Tampa, FL 33602, Dr. Benjamin Curry, Pastor and Rev. Dr. Marcia Turner is the Eulogist.
Ms. Gilbert leaves to cherish her memories: her loving mother, Bertha Elizabeth Singleton; her fa- ther, Louis Gilbert; her sister, Tonya Singleton; her brother, Tyrone Gilbert; her longtime partner, Earnest Knight; daughters, Andrea McCray (Jim), Elizabeth Gilbert, Ti- wanda, Regina, Latesha, Tonette Lynch, Vonette Lynch and Tequaneishia; sons, Andre’ Gilbert, Kevin Lynch (Kimberly), and Anto- nio Gilbert and wife; sisters, Janice Gilbert Walley (Harold), Bernice Kelly Ward and Sharon Gilbert; brothers, Louis Jerome Gilbert, Korey Kevin Singleton (Joyelle); grandchildren: Andre’ Gilbert, Jr., Tramel Lynch, Aaliyah Gilbert and Antonio Gilbert, Jr., 20 great grand- children; as well as a host of loving other family and friends.
MASKS REQUIRED. Arrange- ments entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, RHODES & NORTHERN, OWNERS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALVIN BAILEY
It has been two years since God stopped by on September 12, 2019 to take you to your heavenly home. Your memories and love will always live in our hearts.
Your loving wife, Debra Tay- lor-Bailey and family.
CARD OF THANKS
VIRGIL JACOBS
Thank you for your prayers, visits, calls and acts of kindness in the sickness and death of our loved one.
Laurine Jacobs and family.
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