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Funerals/Memoriam
GUDES
MR. JEROME E. MAYS
The Celebration of Life Serv- ice for Mr. Jerome E. Mays will be Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 10 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa (33610).
Jerome was a good-spirited person. He was born and raised in Bradenton, FL. Later he moved to Tampa and resided here until his passing. Jerome loved riding his bike, and hang- ing with his friends.
He is preceded in death by: his father and mother, Edward and Sarah Mays.
He is survived by: 3 loving sisters, Faye Mays, Norma Mays, Danette Mays Moment, and hus- band, Elder Calvin Moment; 4 brothers, Elvis, Darrell, Lyndon and Charles Mays; 1 devoted aunt, Mother Bobbie J. Wilson; aunts, QT Mays, and Pam Mays; a host of nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Sis. Mazie Blue.
“Gudes Funeral Home – A Temple Of Service”
INTEGRITY
MR. VINCENT LAMAR LEWIS
A Memorial Service for Mr. Vincent Lamar Lewis will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:30 a. m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605, with Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., of- ficiating.
Vincent was born January 6, 1989 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Vincent Lewis, Sr. and Velessa Washington. On September 23, 2020 he entered his eternal rest.
He was preceded in death by: his maternal grandmother, Vincent leaves to cherish his love and fond memories through: his mother, Velessa Washington of Tampa, FL; and his father, Vin- cent Lewis, Sr. (Dorothy) of West Virginia; sisters, Cherelle, Tye- sha and Denesha; his chil- dren, Saniya, Kadarian, Zyla, Ma Lykih and MeSiyah ; his paternal grandmother, Theresa Lewis of Sylvania, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunties and un- cles.
Public viewing will only be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 6-8 p. m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. MARY ELOIS JONES SMITH
Mrs. Mary Elois Jones Smith, 86, passed away on Tues- day, September 22, 2020, after a brief illness. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC SERVICES. The family will announce the Cele- bration of Life Memorial Service at a later date.
Mrs. Mary Elois Jones Smith was a native of Moultrie, Georgia born to Charlie and Isabel Jones. She moved to Tampa with her family at a very young age and was a resident of Tampa for over 75 years. Mrs. Smith was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Middleton High School, Class of 1951. She retired from Meacham Elemen- tary School as a Teacher’s Aide and was an excellent seamstress known for decorating her class- room at Meacham.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Charlie and Is- abel Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 68 years, Hilton Smith, Sr.; five children, Rodney C. Jones, Sr., Sylvia Johnson, Lynn Smith, Hilton Smith, Jr., and Steven C. Smith; 12 grandchildren, LaTosha Williams, Anthony Bagley, LeChrystal Williams (Mark), Celeste Jones, Rodney C. Jones, Jr., Henry Sirmons, III, Regis Smith, Juanita Smith, LaToya Etheridge, Steven Smith, Jr., Dontavius Anderson, and Roneshia Anderson; 18 great- grandchildren; one sister, Ossie Lene Wesley; and a host of lov- ing nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Gladys Wright and Thelma Russell.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. ROBERT HENRY THOMAS
Mr. Robert Henry Thomas of Tampa passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, October 3 at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Reverend Joe Johnson, offi- ciating. Interment will be held Monday, October 5, at the Sara- sota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241. Please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Mr. Robert Henry Thomas was a native of Tampa, Florida, and was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County, last at- tending Howard W. Blake High School. He was a United States Army Veteran and after his Hon- orable discharge he began a career in Carpentry/Welding. Mr. Thomas was a member of Trinity CME Church.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Edward Singleton and Levater Spann.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his son, Timothy Thomas; siblings, Willie C. Williams (Ivena) of Ruskin, FL, Bettique Ishmail (Mohammad) of Brook- lyn, NY, Pearline Williams (Robert) of Stockton, CA, and Cyn- thia Fleurant (Ostant) of Tampa, FL; cousin, Sam Singleton; nephews and nieces, Eddie Mun- gin, Antoine McCloud, and Ikim Fleming, all of Tampa, FL, Ran- dolph Holton, Sherif Ahamed, John Calhoun, Ferteria Hall, Toy- landa Smith, and Pam Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p. m., Friday, October 2, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to fol- low the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MR. BERLIOZ ALPHERY JEAN-PIERRE
Mr. Berlioz Alphery Jean- Pierre, aka “BURR” or “GUWOP,” 32, suddenly passed September 20, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Services will be held at 11 a. m., Sunday, October 4th, at Bethanie Seventh Day Adventist Haitian Church, 10401 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612. Burial will follow in the Orange Hill Cemetery. Please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Berlioz Alphery Jean-Pierre was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida, born the youngest son of Marcel and Brigitte (Auguste) Jean-Pierre. Berlioz was a born survivor who slipped through the hands of death several times in his short life. He grew into a strong charis- matic young man. He cherished and enjoyed life to the fullest, but above all he loved and cherished his children.
“Burr” had the magic to make any situation feel less heavy. Even though he could cast a shadow like an oak tree he al- lowed the sun to beam through his smiles. His smile carried the joy, hope and love of his family. God granted him the blessing of passing quietly away in his sleep with his family.
He is predeceased by: his grandfather, Cristian Jean- Pierre; grandmother, Olympe Augusetin; grandfather, Lambert Auguste; grandmother, Altagrace (Bruce) Auguste; his aunt, Yolonda Peck; and his three un- cles, Wilson Jean-Pierre, Adon- aza Auguste, and Belerc Auguste.
Surviving are: his sons, Mes- siah S. Jean-Pierre and Kadin A. Jean-Pierre; daughter, Le’Niya D. Jean-Pierre; one brother, Vladimir Jean-Pierre and his wife, Jenny Paillant, and their children, Leon Jean-Pierre, Ian Jean-Pierre, Vanya Grace Jean- Pierre; his sisters, Rachel Jean- Pierre and Judith Jean-Pierre and her daughter, Zarah B. Fou- cault and his many aunties, un- cles and cousins, located across the United States, Canada and Haiti.
The visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p. m., Saturday, Octo- ber 3, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. Family and friends alike are welcome. We are asking that you follow the CDC guidelines and please wear face mask at all times. Contribu- tions in memory of Berlioz may be made to the BUR-4-LIFE FUND https://gf.me/u/y223wr to support the educational needs of his children.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
BELATED HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
DOUGLAS ARCHIE Sept. 21, 1938 — Oct. 9, 2017
Three years you have been gone. “Blessed are the pure in
heart for they shall see God.”
Mathew 5:8
God bless you, Cora, John, Wanda, Vickie, Larry, Courtney; grandchildren, the Archie and Scott Family.
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