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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. KEITH LEVALENTIO CLEVELAND SCOTT
Mr. Keith Levalentio Cleveland Scott of Tampa passed away Mon- day, December 21, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 2, at 2 p.m. at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 Lowe Street, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required.
Mr. Scott was a native and life- long resident of Tampa, Florida. He was a graduated of Howard W. Blake High School. Mr. Scott was employed as a Construction Worker at Azzarelli Paving Company.
He was preceded in death by: his grandmothers, Blanchie Baker, and Catheren Gilbert; grandfathers, Cleveland Scott, and James Jones; aunt, Cathy Rodriguez; and great uncle, Tommy Baker, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his mother, Fontella Gilbert; stepfather, Ezell Gilbert; father, Keith Scott (Nicole); grandfather, Wilson James; grandmothers, Eloise Scott and Beverly Jones; sis- ters, Lakia Shelton (Kevey), Keidra Gilbert, E’Nesha Gilbert, and Nikita Scott; stepsister, Ebony Gilbert; brothers, Keith Scott, Jr.; step- brother, Deontray Clark; nieces, Karma Shelton, Kaylee Shelton, Kirsten Shelton and Eden Lee; nephews, Wayne Lanier, III, and Keaujay Hornsby; aunts, Terry James, Sheila Sanders, Schininee Jones, Cynthia Renee Cobbins, and Latoya Pease; special aunt, Markitia Robinson; great aunts, Gertrude Baker, Ola Baker, Patricia Baker and Helenor Baker; great uncles, Henry Baker (Evelyn), and Charzell Baker (Sheri); father-figure, Fredrick Baker, Sr., (Edith); cousins, Ty’Yatta James, Ayonna Sanders, Shania Sanders, Shamia Sanders, Lisa Timmons, Briahna Doty, Travis Harris, Darius Willis, Reginald Housley, Jr., Brian Cob- bins, Taurence Creary, Jr., Joshua Cochran, Carlos Rodriguez, Brian Rodriguez, Yasin Rodriguez, Romello Rodriguez, Romeo Doty, and Chris Bryant; godson, Edwin Carmelo Roque; godparents, Tommy and Stephanie Harris; god- mothers, Priscilla Pate, and Tarsha Bailey-Mitchell; godsisters, Katurah Shipp (Chris), Ceairra Porter, Brit- tany Brown, and Julicia Cantave; godbrothers, David Wall, Justin Cantave, Tavaris James, Todd Richardson, Jayden Brister; and a host of other sorrowing cousins, rel- atives and close friends.
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, December 31, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required. Arrangements en- trusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
SUNSET
MR. EARL LIVON STARLING
WILSON
DEACONESS MYRTLE LOUISE MCCRAY
A Home Going Graveside Cele- bration for Deaconess Myrtle Louise McCray who transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, De- cember 20, 2020, will be held on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Kirk Bogen, Officiating.
Deaconess Myrtle Louise Mc- Cray was born on July 5, 1936, in Trio, South Carolina to the parent- age of Fulton and Katie Morris. She was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was married to Louis McCray and relocated to Tampa, Florida.
We honor God for her service to the Kingdom of God, more specifically her love for her family and dedication to the ministry and members of St. Luke A.M.E. Church. She served faithfully with Usher Ministry Number 2, Culi- nary Ministry, Food Pantry Min- istry, Young-At-Heart Seniors Ministry, Willing Workers Min- istry and a devoted attendee of Bible Discovery Hour and Prayer Meeting / Bible Study.
She was consecrated a Dea- coness in the AME Church in De- cember, 2013.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Fulton and Katie Morris; husband, Louis McCray;
daughter, Lois McCray Lamour; grandchildren, Leon “Buckey” Du- rant, Jr., and LaDessia Jordan; siblings, Isaiah Morris and Jacob Morris.
Deaconess Myrtle McCray leaves fond and cherished memo- ries of her with: children, Ruby McCray, Shirl McCray, Patrick Mc- Cray and Kimberly McCray of Tampa, FL, Herbert (Kathy) Mc- Cray, Sr., of Collins, GA; like a daughter, Shanell James of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Catina Porter, KaJuan Durant, Kevin Johnson, Jr., Yashika “Kana” Johnson, Herbert “Mack” Mc- Cray, Jr., of Tampa, FL, LaTessia (Willie) Woodruff and Amelia Mc- Cray of Taylor, SC, Jaleesa McCray of Collins, GA, SSG Mandy McCray of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Nicholas PierreLouis, II, of Miami, FL; great grandchildren, Jhone Plaza, Jr., Jemeia Porter, Jaquan Cook of Tampa, FL: PFC Jair Cook (Rashyla) of Ft. Knox, KY, Keith Jordan, Raven McCray, Lamaria McRae, Nephateria Mc- Cray, Caleb McCray, Christian Nichols, Cameron Nichols of Collins, GA; Itiana Woodruff, Kristiana Woodruff, Ziana Woodruff of Taylor, SC; great, great grandchildren, Quinton Plaza, Jamari Plaza and Greyson Hudson of Tampa, FL and Amir Jones of Collins, GA; sisters, Sherby Scott, Rosa Sutton, Linda Kelly of Tampa, FL; aunt, Hazel Mitchum of Trio, SC; devoted cousins, Samuel (Dianna) Scott of Lakeland, FL, James “Shawn” Fra- zier, Earnestine Pringley of Tampa, FL and a host of other sor- rowing nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2709 N 25th Street, Tampa, from 4:00- 7:00 PM.
The family will not be present and there will be no gathering. CDC Guidelines and local ordi- nance will be followed by everyone being required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
INTEGRITY
PASTOR AARON MUNFORD
Homegoing Celebration for Pastor Aaron Munford of Selma, AL, who passed away on Thurs- day, December 17, 2020, will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 11 a. m. at City Life Church, Pastor Tony Stewart, 6616 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610, Of- ficiating Pastor Gary McNealy.
Pastor Aaron Munford was born June 21, 1941 to the late Acie Munford and Lillie Mae Watson- Payne. He attended public schools in Selma, AL. He joined the United States Army in 1962 and served in the
Vietnam War from 1966-1967 and received an Honorable Dis- charge in 1967. He was the Pastor for New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: 3 brothers, Acie Munford, Jr., Eddie Munford, Joseph Munford; 3 sis- ters, Rosetta Munford, Willie Mae Sampson, Anna Munford; 1 brother-in-law Robert Rose.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: 3 daughters, Ceia Davis, Elvie Franklin, Vannessia Williams; 1 son, Adrian Munford (Danielle); 5 grandsons, Samuel Smith, Tony Smith, Owen Williams, Jr., Terrence Williams, Joseph Auguste; 5 granddaugh- ters, Miya Eagles (Jamaal), Tan- isha Wright, DeAndrea Munford, Adriana Munford, Adrienne Mun- ford; 22 great- grandkids, Dia- mond Springs, Takala, J. R., Isaiah, Trinity Smith, Khalia, Ja- marri, Jamir, Kairah Eagles, Sha- ninesha Randle, Kevin, Sharon Lewis, Cecelia, Antonio, Anthony Wright, Tony Smith, Malcolm Hepburn, Marcus, Tania, Mayliah, Terrell, Messiah Williams; 4 sis- ters, Carrie Rose, Mary Munford- Webb (Aaron), Charlotte Fleming (Carlton) Faye Alexander; 1 sister- in-law, Cora Munford; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special mention, The Hem- mingway Family, The Dula/Hous- ton Family, The King Family AMF Bowling League and McDonald Crew.
Visitation will be held Tues- day, January 5, 2021, 5-8 p. m., at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Ave.
“A Service of Integrity”
Mr. Earl Livon Starling, of Tampa, departed this life on Sun- day, December 20, 2020, after a brief illness. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 2 p.m., at Sunset Fu- neral Home & Memory Gardens, 11005 U. S. Highway 301, North, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Inter- ment will follow.
Earl Starling was born June 9, 1955, to the late John and Mary Starling, in Cuthbert, GA.
Earl attended the public schools in Cuthbert, GA. The last school he attended was Henson High School. He worked at Bay Linen, in Clearwater, FL, prior to becoming ill.
He married Faye Branton Star- ling in December 2012, and they joined their families of three chil- dren. He loved spending time with his family and friends, gardening, farm animals and traveling.
Earl was preceded in death by: his parents, John Starling and Mary Starling; grandparents, Henry Simmons and Lizzie Sim- mons, of Cuthbert, GA; son, Earl L. Starling, Jr., Tampa, FL; and his brother, Johnnie H. Starling.
He left to cherish fond and lov- ing memories of him with: his lov- ing and devoted wife of 8 years, Faye Branton-Starling; 3 sons, Kinta Starling (Lydia), of Orlando, FL, Jerrell Branton, and Reggie Preston (Brianna); of Tampa, FL; brother, Bennie Will Starling, of Miami; 3 sisters, MelvinAnn Star- ling-Rainey, of Tampa, Earline Shaw (Wade), and Gardenia Star- ling; both of Orlando; 3 grand- daughters, Kintavia Starling, of Orlando, Eryial Starling, and Cinyya Preston, of Tampa; grand- son, Cincere Preston, Tampa; brother-in-law, Jerry Austil (Tracy), Immokalee, FL, 2 sisters- in-law, Dr. Felita McNeal, Talla- hassee, and Sharon Branton, Jacksonville; special friends, Calvin Coleman, Frank Stokes, Evelyn and Jimmy Dean, Anne and Herb Hillard, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors, Juanell and Bill Har- low.
“A Sunset Funeral Home & Memory Gardens Service.
IN MEMORIAM
CECIL E. NEDD, JR. 10/11/1956 – 1/1/2014
Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.
Cecil, you are so loved and missed.
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