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RAY WILLIAMS
MS. CAROLYN JEAN JOHNSON
Ms. Carolyn Jean Levy John- son, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. The Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Allen Tem- ple AME Church, 2101 Lowe St., Tampa, FL 33605, with Elder Robert Sturgis, officiating and Pastor Derick Levy, Temple of Faith Pentecostal Church, eulo- gist. MASKS RECOMMENDED. Interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Ms. Johnson was born in Tampa on December 14, 1948, to Jonnie and Lucindus Levy. She grew up in the City of Tampa, where she thrived and received her education in the Hillsbor- ough County Public School Sys- tem. She earned her high school diploma in June 1963.
Upon graduation, she pur- sued further education as a Certi- fied Nursing Assistant. She went on to start a career with Univer- sity Park Convalescent Home. Later, she decided to broaden her career and relocated to Lake- wood, New Jersey, where she re- ceived advanced training at Paul Kimball Hospital. Eventually, she moved back to Tampa to raise her daughter, Yontina, with family being nearby.
Upon return to Tampa, she was reemployed with University Park Convalescent Home. Car- olyn had a passion for singing Gospel music and joined the fam- ily gospel group known as the In- famous Sweet Angels. The group was developed and managed by her eldest sister, Evangelist Gwendelyn Black. Under her sis- ter’s tutelage, she was able to find her gift in singing songs of praise, and did so for over 60 years. Even after several surgeries and doc- tors’ visits, she would still find her way to the microphone. Some of her favorite songs include: God Is Standing By, Going On To The End, So Many Times, Trouble In My Way, and her favorite song during church service was Can’t
Hide Sinner.
Carolyn grew up attending the
Friendship Glorious Community Church under the leadership of Bishop W. Riggins with Mother Mary E. Toby as the Assistant Pas- tor.
On January 1, 2019, her nephew, Derick Levy, decided to answer his calling and established the Temple of Faith Pentecostal Church, where she was one of the founding members. There, she continued to sing to the glory of God. She would clap her hands and get her praise on like she was the only person in church, even on days when she could barely make it -- she still owed God a praise and did everything to be sure He got it! She served faithfully until her health began to fail.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Jonnie and Mother Lucindus Council Levy; four sis- ters, Janie Fipps, Gwendolyn Black, Kathy L. Levy and Sheila Levy; two brothers, Nathaniel Levy, Sr., and Darrell Levy, Sr.; one niece, Aisha Levy; and one nephew, Tyron Levy.
She leaves to cherish precious memories: one loving daughter, Yontina Bolton; seven sisters, MaryLynn Felix, Tarrolyn Levy, Kathy Levy, Sandra Levy, Marion Mosley, Mother Ellen Mickens, and Wanda Johnson; three broth- ers, Carl Levy (Nancy), Michael Levy, Sr., (Diane Ph.D.) and Tommy Levy; one brother-in-law, Pastor Albert Fipps; twelve nieces, Jaquelyn, Annette (Jack), Lash- wan (Paul), Vera, Natalie, Keisher, Vanilla (Quan), Keiara, Lanae, Lu- cindus, Veronica, and Michaela; seventeen nephews, Lloyd C., Jr., (Wanda), Willie, Jr., (Denise), Pastor Derick Levy, Marlow (R.N.), Council Family (Anthonia Ph.D.), Johnny, Nathaniel, Jr., (Aiesha), Leandrus (Krystal), Eric, Darrell, Jr., (Sandy), Carl, Jr., (Tasha), Tarrence, Devon, Bernard, Jr., Anio, Jr., (Tiffany), Marcus, Sr., (Kierra), Vernon, Michael, Jr.; seventy-four great nieces and nephews; fifteen great, great nieces and nephews; god- daughters, Shug and NaNa; close friends, Evangelist Henderson, Pastor Loretta Ishmal, Missionary Bea, Deacon Abby Lucy, Terry Ivery, and Elaina; and other sor- rowing relatives and friends; the McDaniels Family; Brenda John- son and Family; the Temple of Faith Church Family; Calvary Road To Glory Church Family; Campaigning for Jesus Church Family; Council Family; Everette Family; special nieces and nephews, Quanshay, Angel, Todd, Dawn, Diana, and Chris.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, January 21, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, owners.
MR. BRIAN ANTONIO MCLEOD
Mr. Brian Antonio McLeod “Po- lice” of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Sat- urday, January 22, 2022, 10:45 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Donald Lott, of- ficiating. MASKS RECOMMENDED. Interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Brian Antonio McLeod, “Po- lice,” was born November 14, 1958, in Phantiland District, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, to Gerald McLeod and Phyllis Skeen. He attended Elemen- tary School at Pepper All Age in St. Elizabeth, and High School at St. Paul of the Cross Cathedral in Man- deville. During his young adult years, Brian was employed for about two years as a police officer ranking District Constable, and as an Airport Fireman for about five years. He was also a licensed Elec- trician like his late father.
Brian came to the United States in 1984, married to his now ex-wife of 28 years. He fathered three sons and two daughters. It was then that he also began making a name in the Jamaican community as a DJ and established his sound called “Su- permix.”
Brian’s talents were many. He was an extremely accomplished Owner/Operator Tractor Trailer Truck Driver bearing the business name “Supermix Transport LLC.”
He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, com- munity volunteer, notary, and friend who loved to entertain. He enjoyed playing dominoes and held a chair as a member of Hanging Tree and Brandon Domino Clubs, socializing with friends, or being on the road working. He will be re- membered for his sense of humor, his wildly entertaining trucking sto- ries, mixing music, his love for the ladies, his unfailing work ethic, his generous personality, his love for rum, hosting parties, and repre- senting his country to the fullest. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone he inter- acted with, as well as those he reached but never met.
Brian leaves to cherish his life memories: his loving mother, Phyl- lis Skeen; children, Brian McLeod, Jr., Brianna McLeod, Brinet McLeod, Byron McLeod and An- thony McLeod, along with their spouses and children; sister, Joy McLeod; brother, Richard Ruther- ford; nieces, Noelle Folkes and Ash- ley Lewis; and a host of cousins, uncles, aunts, and the loving Ja- maican community.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, January 21, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, owners.
MS. BEATRICE RODRIGUEZ
Ms. Beatrice Rodriguez of Tampa, Florida, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sat- urday, January 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Michael B. Price, officiating. MASKS RECOMMENDED. Inter- ment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
A native of Tampa, Beatrice Tabor was born on January 27, 1935, to Mittie Mae and Aaron Tabor. She grew up in West Tampa surrounded by a close-knit community of families, friends, churches, and social activities. In 1957, she married Francisco A. Rodriguez and began the very ac- tive life of raising three children while also supporting her hus- band’s work as an attorney, a leader in Tampa’s Civil Rights movement and a minister in the A.M.E church.
During the Civil Rights years Beatrice attended local meetings, hosted gatherings at their home, accompanied Francisco on speak- ing engagements and traveled throughout the United States to attend conferences with him. Beatrice also served as the First Lady and Mother of the Church at St. James A.M.E. Church in Progress Village during her hus- band’s tenure as pastor and for many years after his passing.
She later joined the Agape Christian Church and formed many lasting friendships that nourished her spiritually and en- riched her life. Beatrice was em- ployed as a long-distance telephone operator with GTE for over twenty-five years. Upon re- tirement, she devoted her life to caring for her grandchildren and
great grandchildren. She later married David Snow and they en- joyed life together.
Affectionately known as Bea, Auntie Bea, and Miss Bea, she loved all kinds of music and she loved to dance. She was an avid gardener. She adorned her home with colorful collections of ce- ramic clowns and birds. She was excited about traveling and took many trips with her daughters. With a smile that lit up the world around her, Bea had a generosity of spirit that defined her life. She leaves a legacy of beauty, grace and dignity that will be remem- bered and honored.
Beatrice was preceded in death by: her husbands, Francisco A. Rodriguez and David Snow; sis- ters, Eloise Leek, Maurice Green, and Hazel Cressie; brothers, Aaron Tabor and Edward Tabor; brothers-in-law, Robert Leek and Perman Green.
She leaves to cherish loving memories: her sister, Theresa De- lancy, and a tremendous legacy of love in her children, Cheryl Ro- driguez, Deborah Rodriguez, and Andrei Rodriguez; stepsons, John Rodriguez and Jerry Couzens; grandchildren, Erica Jensen, Kier- sten Jensen, Jessica Jensen, Erin Jensen, Joy Watkins, Chante Ro- driguez, Prechae Rodriguez, Marcelino Rodriguez, Sr., and De- Andre Rodriguez; great grandchil- dren, Alia Coleman, Satchel Puhr, Silas Puhr, Layla Beatrice McGee, Miliano Rodriguez, Camillo Ro- driguez, Kazai Rodriguez, Marcelino Rodriguez, Jr., and Giada Rodriguez; devoted family members, Daphne Thomas, Samuel Puhr and Isaac Totz; lov- ing nieces, Yvonne Quarles, Yvette Barr, Linda Bealts, Janice Green, Carol Sams and Debora Davis; nephews, Robert Leek, Jr., and Paul Leek.
Bea cherished family and had close relationships with cousins and other extended family mem- bers. She had an amazing network of people who meant so much to her, including childhood neigh- bors and friends, co-workers, church families, and many ac- quaintances whom she embraced with kindness.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, January 21, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS REC- OMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home. Rhodes and Northern, owners.
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