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Funeral/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ARNOLD B. DEXTER
Mr. Arnold B. Dexter of Tampa passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 31st at 11 a. m. at Keeney United Methodist Church, 7736 Destin Drive, Tampa, FL 33619, with Rev- erend Valerie Goddard, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Dexter was a native of Chiefland, Florida and a resi- dent of Tampa for 84 years. He was a graduate of Don Thomp- son Vocational High School, Class of 1951. He furthered his education and was a graduate of the Historic Tuskegee Uni- versity of Tuskegee, Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Building Construc- tion.
Mr. Dexter was employed as a Building Inspector for the City of Tampa, retiring as a Chief Building Inspector in 2003. Mr. Dexter made history as the first African American to be hired by the City of Tampa in the field of Building Inspecting in 1966.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Bruce Arnold Dexter, Michael C. Dex- ter (Janice) and Dr. Mark A. Dexter (Blessing); grandsons, David Dexter, Joshua Dexter, Matthew Dexter and Brian M. Greemer (Sarah); granddaugh- ter, Zariah Dexter; great grand- daughters, Addison Greemer and Avery Greemer; brother, Qvod Dexter, Jr. (Pauline); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and devoted friends.
The remains will repose Monday, December 30th at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
THANK YOU
MRS. RUBY LEE COLLIER The family of Mrs. Ruby
Lee Collier extend our deep- est appreciation for the heartfelt condolences and love received during our time of need from our church, family and friends.
Special ‘thank you’ to Pas- tor John Jerelds and Reborn Fellowship Christian Center Ministry staff and Aikens Fu- neral Home.
Despite our loss, we smile because we know that our Heavenly Father has called Ruby to serve as one of His beautiful and mighty angels.
The Holder, Collier and Frazier families.
MY MOMMY
MOTHER MINNIE KENNEDY Sunrise: May 1, 1909 Sunset: December 31, 2002
On December 31, 2002, my Mommy left her earthly house to transition with her Father in Heaven.
Her baby, Brenda, was there early Tuesday morning, New Year’s Eve, 5:45 a.m., seventeen years ago.
Mommy, I am still preparing Thanksgiving, Christmas dinners for our families, especially all your grandchildren.
Mommy, you left your orders for me. The Lord has been with me Mommy. Sometimes, I become sad, then I can hear you say, “Baby, Mommy’s with you, with your beautiful smile you left me to cherish.”
Merry Christmas, Mommy, we love, and miss you so much. Good night my life, your baby, Brenda forever, honey.
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