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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MS. ARKISHA JOHNSON
Funeral Services for Ms. Arkisha Johnson will be held on April 10, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E 32nd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619 with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, Officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Orange Hill Memorial Cemetery.
Ms. Johnson was a native of Tampa, Florida. She was born on October 08, 1989. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She left earth to make Heaven her home on March 25, 2021.
“Ke-Ke,” as she was affec- tionately called, loved her fam- ily immensely and her kind personality made her a friend to everyone she ever met.
Ke-Ke was preceded in death by: her mom, Lovevonia Moore; aunts, Verdell Ledesma, Melinda Moore; uncle, Eric Moore; nieces, Julissa Jackson and Sylia Bryant; cousins, Bianca Moore and Bernard Sneed.
She leaves to mourn her passing” her four children, Ayahna Johnson, Alexis Dash, Andrea Bailey and Lavelle Bai- ley; siblings, Johneisha Jack- son, Vincent Moore, Tekela Bailey; grandmother, Elease Moore; uncle, Robert Moore; aunts, Priscilla Moore, Jeanette Moore, Jessie Moore, Seretha Moore, Telisa Moore and Shan- non Moore; nieces and nephews, Trayvon Jackson, D’Angela Howard, Ja’leah Hunter, Markesha Jackson, Yvette Joseph, De’Andre Thomas; cousins, Nosa, Kela, Shearvaris, Daniesha, Sybil, Rachael, Vondalyn, Terrance, Ricky, Ricardo, Ronnie, Rick- eta, Latoya, Veronica, Keith, Lakesha, Assyria, Daniel, Trayion, Antrane, Aniya, Tyquan, Aldophus, Jr, Lateria, Erica, Eric, Jr., DeAndre, DeEric, Kedric, Erinique, Wait- inesha, Waitus, Jr., Raymyren, Aaron, Lee Frank, Brianna, Anna, Charlie, Chance, Xavier, Tierra, Patrick, Jr., Dionte, Cherish, and Trinity; great nephew, Jayceon; a host of rel- atives, friends and family in- cluding her best friends, Salome Morgan and Natianna Williams.
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 visitation hours.
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MRS. KLEE ETHEL WILLIAMS
A Celebration of Life Memo- rial Ceremony for Ms. Klee Ethel Williams will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at MacFarlane Park, 1700 N MacDill Ave, Tampa, Florida, shelter #401 with Rev. Gregory Gay, Sr., Offici- ating.
Mrs. Klee Ethel Williams was born on September 2, 1930, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Fred Dixon, Sr., and Annie Klee Banyon Dixon. Mrs. Williams was employed with the hotel in- dustry in Queens, NY until she re- tired in the early 1990s and returned to Tampa. She was a strong, kind, sister, aunt, and godmother, and devoted to her faith. She was a lifetime member of Mount Olive A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Gre- gory Gay, Sr.
On March 6, 2021, at the age of ninety the Lord saw fit to call her home.
She was preceded in death by: her late husband, Grady.
She is survived by: her brother, Fred Dixon, Jr.; sister, Contance Preston; niece, Curtis- tine Dixon; nephew, Morris Clark “Petey”; cousin, Fannie Louise Howell; goddaughter, Sandra Mitchell; a host of nieces and nephews; loving life-time friend, Anna Williams of Queens, NY and other relatives and friends.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED. “A Wilson Service”
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FAMILY NOTICE
MR. ROGER LEE KING (RED)
Homegoing Services for Mr. Roger Lee King (Red), who passed away February 15, 2021, at 8 p. m., at St. Joseph’s Hospital, will be held at Speak Life Church, Inc., 1707 W. Clifton St., Tampa, FL 33603, on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11 a. m., with Pastor Laura Ann Hargrove, officiating.
Mr. Roger Lee King (Red) was born November 6, 1949, in Wrightsville, Georgia, to the late Lee Roger King and Eunice King. He attended schools in Hillsbor- ough County.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Lee Roger King; sister, Eddiemae King; and brother, Johnny Lee King.
He leaves to cherish his pass- ing: a loving and devoted mother, Eunice King; 3 brothers, Young Andrew King, Alfonso Lee N. King, Izell King and wife, Mada- line King; 4 sisters, Darlene Daniels and husband, Willie Roy Daniels of Marianna, FL, Jeanette and husband, Isaac Nash, IV, Delores and husband, Wallace Lee Hargrove, Jr; and Eyvonne King; children: son, Roger Lee King and wife, Janice; 3 daughters, Adriana Boyd, Melanie Maria King and hus- band, Patrick Shaw, Brittany King and husband, Lucious Cheatham; 9 grandchildren and great-grands and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; Isaac Adams Nash, V, whom he had a very special uncle-nephew bond with. Gone but not forgotten.
FAMILY NOTICE
BROTHER NATHAN RAY COLLINS
Brother Nathan Ray Collins transitioned this life on March 24, 2021, at his home in Avon Park, FL. He was born May 16, 1963 in Sebring, FL to the late Barney Sims and Marie Slater Dunn. Shortly after his birth, George and Nancy Collins adopted and raised him as their own.
Nathan Ray Collins attended Avon Park Public Schools and graduated from Avon Park High School in 1982. He attended and graduated from Wilford Academy of Hair and Beauty in Tampa, FL, in 1983. He attended FAMU and was an avid supporter of the uni- versity.
His true calling in the hospi- tality industry as an event decora- tor, he worked at a number of the luxury hotels in the greater Tampa area. In 2011 he started his own business, NRC Enterprise.
He was a member of AGAPE Ministries Church of God In Christ, Pastor A. L. Wingfield. Brother Collins served faithfully as an Usher for the Church of God In Christ on the National level, Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida Usher, Ebenezer District Usher President and AGAPE Min- istries Usher President. He also served as Vice President and Trainer for the Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida Church of God In Christ Usher Department under the leadership of the late Bishop Matthew Williams.
Brother Collins was preceded in death by: his adopted parents, George and Nancy Collins; birth parents, Barney Sims and Marie Slater Dunn; brother, Lee Charles Dunn; and grandmother, Martha Dennis Slater.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: brother, Jack (Metwyoine) Dunn, Suffolk, VA; sister, Angel Dunn Watson, Tallahassee, FL; sister-in-law, Carla Johnson Dunn, Lake Wales, FL; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, class- mates, co-workers and friends.
Service will be Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Avon Park Florida at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 854 Memorial Drive Avon Park, FL 33825.
Services entrusted to Sean A. Banks Mortuary, 917 Delaney Ave, Avon Park FL 33825; Elder Mitchell Davis, III, Officiating Pastor A. Lee Wingfield, Eulogist.
MR. DAVID ‘ROCK’ GARCIA RODRIGUEZ
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service for Mr. David “Rock” Garcia Rodriguez will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 1 p. m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, and on Saturday, April 10, 2021, 6:30- 10 p. m., at Celebrations Venue, 610 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 33511.
He was a Master Carpenter. His carpentry skills were taught at an early age by his grandfather. “Rock” was a kind and compas- sionate person to everyone. He was an unselfish person who al- ways gave of himself to his family and friends. His unselfishness was an expression of his love. He loved to cook and travel. He was affectionately called “TaTa” by his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Olga Rodriguez; son, David Garcia Rodriguez, Jr.; and brother, Arthur Garcia Ro- driguez.
After a short battle with can- cer, Mr. David “Rock” Rodriguez was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Melech Hospice House, Tampa.
He leaves cherished and lov- ing memories with: a wife, a friend, and a lover of 21 years, Richedean; children, Terry Cole (Samantha), Jessica Rodriguez, Markethia Hopkins (KiKi), and Rachel Smith (Antwan); grand- children, Isaiah Cole, Ullissa Cole, Kamora Smith, Ahiziah Smith, Yarrianna Cole, Jeremiah Smith, Anthony Smith, Kingsley Smith, Sabashtian Cole; lifelong friends, Mike Hernandez, Randy Dala- cour; and a host of other loving friends and relatives.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEW- ING. Family and friends are asked to meet 15 minutes prior to the service. Due to the current CDC restrictions, masks are required.
Services can be viewed at the link below on Thursday at 1 p. m.: https://us04web.zoom.us/i72500 859639?pwd=aTl1ciJuSHdEUT- NOaWNhRDNxbkdidz09NhRD- Nxbkdidz09
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IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
ROSEINA MITCHELL
In loving memory of Ro- seina Mitchell Sims. It doesn’t seem that you been gone a year. But on April 7, 2020, you left us to take your rest. There’s not a day goes by that we all don’t think about you.
Your loving family: your mother, brother, 2 sons, and daughter-in- law, 8 grandkid,s 9 great-great grandchildren.
We Love You.
DORIS J. KELLY
In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, sister, grand- mother, friend and loved one.
Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not. May you continue to celebrate in para- dise, until we meet again.
Love always, your family.
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