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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
INTEGRITY
MR. ALTON ANTHONY HENRY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Alton Anthony Henry, who entered into his eternal rest on June 9, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, June 26, 2021, at 2 p. m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605, with Rev. Charlie A. D. Sampson, officiating.
Alton Anthony Henry was born on April 1, 1986, in St. Thomas, Jamaica to Mavis Walker and Michael Henry. Alton came to the United States after working at the Ministry of Labor and Social Security Office for over 10 years. He pursued his American dream and made a ca- reer as entrepreneur in the trucking industry. Alton was loved by everyone he came in contact with. He was a caring husband and father who loved spending time with family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his fond- est memories: wife, Renee Hodges; loving sons, Devonte Henry, Jeremiah Hodges, and loving daughter, Mya Cole; mother, Mavis Walker; father, Michael Henry; mother-in-law, Louise Stiff; father-in-law, Julius Hodges; brother, Chris Walker; devoted friends, Lerone, Yanique; and a host of other sor- rowing relatives and friends.
Family and friends are re- quested to assemble at the chapel on Saturday, June 26, 2021, no later 1:45 p. m. Wearing of facial mask is required.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. JULIUS COLLIE
Mr. Julius Lee “CROP” Collie of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. A Cele- bration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 9:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel with Reverend Aaron Hobley, offi- ciating.
Per family request, no photos, please. Masks are required. En- tombment will follow in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Fountain of Life Mau- soleum.
Julius Lee “CROP” Collie was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 21, 1950, to Leola and Junie Collie. Crop attended Carver Middle School in Tampa, Florida, and from there began running track and playing Varsity Football at Blake High School, where they would call him the “Speedster.” Crop gradu- ated a proud Yellow Jacket at Blake High School in 1968.
To further his education, he at- tended Miles College, in Birming- ham, Alabama, where he continued to shine and make a legacy on the football field. Crop was named Best Spirit Freshman and he also pledged Kappa Alpha PSI Frater- nity, Inc., before graduating in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociol- ogy.
After returning to Tampa, Crop began training in Shotokan Martial Arts, and became a 2nd degree Black Belt and a Sensei.
Crop began to work for the City of Tampa from 1972 – 2003 for a total of 31 years. Before he entered eternal rest, he worked for the Ca- reer Source of Tampa Bay as a Ca- reer Development Trainer.
Crop had a passion for football.
For over 40 years, he coached youth football for various confer- ences winning over 17 Super Bowl Titles. Crop also received the op- portunity to coach the Tampa In- ternational Small Fry Basketball Team for many years. In 1983, Crop coached Youth Varsity Bas- ketball and Youth Football for the Eagles at the Ybor City Boys & Girls Club.
Over the years of coaching, Crop was named Volunteer of The Year from the Boys & Girls Club. He was also inducted into the American Youth Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Crop also coached Youth Football through the City of Tampa Recreation Department, coaching Grant Park and Copeland Park Saints. He was also a part of the 1st Prime time Kick-Off Classic, which was inspired by the retired Deion Sanders in 2010.
For the past 11 years, Crop has coached through the Mid-Florida Conference as a Varsity Head Coach, Mentor, and 1 of the founders of Tampa Hurricanes. Crop also received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Elite Foot- ball.
Since a kid, Crop has always had a need for speed and a passion for his Hot Rods. If Crop wasn’t at work or on the field, he enjoyed wiping down his cars or going for a ride in one of his Hot Rods.
Crop was a loving and devoted father. He was known for his infec- tious smile and his kind and com- passionate spirit. Julius Collie. Sr.. is a LEGEND, who will truly be missed.
Julius was preceded in death by: his mother and father, Leola and Junie Collie.
“What the Heart has once known, it shall never forget.”
His memory will forever be cherished by: his three children, Julius L Collie, Jr., Dane Jones and Lakeshia Ricks; two grandchil- dren, DeMarcus L. Evans, Jr., and Daliyah Jones; sister, Vastoria Reeves; nephew, Robert “Bobby” Brown, great nieces, Vastoria Brown and Brooke Moore; close friends, Clarence Maxwell, Aaron Hobley, Apollo Hobley, Allen Ed- wards and his football family and a host of other family and friends.
No public viewing on Friday, June 25. Viewing will be at the Fu- neral Service on Saturday.
Arrangements are entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. BIRDIE JEAN GLANTON MAY
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Birdie Jean Glanton May will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 4 p. m. at Integrity Funeral Service, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida with Rev. Charlie A. D. Sampson, officiating.
Birdie was born in Chat- tanooga, Tennessee on December 18, 1936. She was raised by her grandmother, Trudie Glanton. At a young age she met and married the late Lovie May, Jr. To this union 12 children were born. Birdie worked as a domestic housekeeper for many years. On June 17, 2021, Birdie slept into her eternal rest.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, children, Shirley, Lovie, III, Patrick, Cephas, Jessie and Kevin.
She leaves to cherish her fond- est memories: her niece and daugh- ter for more than 4o years, who took good care of her, Lucretia Monroe; her grandchildren, Mario Gadson as her Bubba, Benita Gowin and husband, Major William, Kennita ‘Sheryl’ Mc- Cleary, Alexander Mullins, Tronda Wimberly, Niko Wimberly, Jolissa Wimberly, Khalidah Porter, Khaliah Porter, Makia Porter, Charkia Johnson, Akeema Porter, Jannah Porter, Herneisha Gowin, Lawrence Rogers, Jaquez Mc- Claren, Jahiem McClaren, Eliza- beth Garrett, Luvina Wimberly, Essie Reese, Willie Winkfield, La- tanya Garrett, Tangie Garrett; her best friend, Darlene and Kathy Parker.
She also leaves to cherish: her children, Barbara May. Brian May, Anthony May, Nathan May, Kevin May, Jessie May and Wendy May and a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MR. KEITH COPELAND
Mr. Keith Lavon Copeland, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 with Pastor An- tonio Hawkins, of Exciting Faith Alive, Officiating and Pastor Do- minic Watkins, of Freedom Church of Tampa, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
My King!! Keith Lavon Copeland was born on January 31, 1991, to Kimberlee Jones and Ver- non Keith Copeland. Keith (Twirl) Copeland was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida, (Progress Village Area).
He was a loving and very inno- vative father. He attended the Hillsborough County Public Schools and also attended First Baptist Church of Progress Village and First John Ministries. On Sat- urday, morning, June 12, 2021, Keith Copeland answered his call to His heavenly father.
Preceding him in death was: his cousin, Diamond Copeland.
Keith leaves fond memories of him: to his parents, Kimberlee Jones (James) and Vernon K. Copeland (Hope); children, Kei’nyla Copeland, Diamond Copeland and Keith L. Copeland, Jr., (K1); loving sister, Shadaveya Jones (Earvin); grandparents, Judi Jones (Jose), Jimmie Jones (Debra), Aaron E. Copeland and Delores Copeland; aunts, Cheme- tria Copeland and Angela Hender- son (Kelvin); uncles, Jimmie Jones (Lonya), Dwight Copeland (Roshanda), Steve Copeland (Tameka) and Aaron T. Copeland; cousins, Natiana Williams, Rickey Rodgers, Micheal Quick, Erica Burns, Ebony Burns, Brittany Evans, Dwight Copeland, Jr., A’Shonti Copeland, Stephaine Tal- ley, Destiny Copeland and Morgan Durr, Jr.; great aunts, Charlotte Mills, Gloria Smith, Bernice John- son and Ernestine Copeland; great uncles, Ulysses Williams (Joann), Joe Williams and Chester Copeland (Shirley); special friends, Khadijah Smith, Sheena Wells and Valerie Boston and a host of families, The Jones, Copelands, Williams, Anderson, Washington, Wilders and their families.
The remains will repose from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
CARD OF THANKS
MR. JOHN THOMAS CLARK, JR.
God sends us special peo- ple to help us on our way; and through them we’re reminded of His loving care each day!
The family of John Thomas
Clark, Jr., would like to thank each of you for your prayers, calls, words of consolation, cards, donations, dishes, floral tributes, program participation and other acts of thoughtful- ness during the passing of our love one, including Duncan Brothers’ Funeral Home, Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Pastor Ronald Foxx, First Bap- tist Church of College Hill (and ministries of FBCCH-The Jolly Seniors Ministry, Women’s Planning Council Ministry, Titus II Ladies Life Group, Bless His Name Sunday School Class FBCCH) and Pine Grove Ceme- tery Staff.
May God’s divine blessings continue to be with each of you is our sincere prayer.
The Family.
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