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Funeral/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. EUGENE MOORE, III
A Private Homegoing Cele- bration will be held for Mr. Eu- gene Moore, III, who passed on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Mr. Eugene Moore, III, was born February 23, 1995, in Tampa, Florida to Mr. Eugene Moore, Jr., and the late Theresa Allen Knight. He at- tended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Theresa Renee Allen Knight; brother, Elijah Moore; grandfather, Otis C. Allen, Sr.; uncles, Gaddy Allen, Arthur Bruce Allen and Ter- rence Lott Allen; and great aunt, Pauline A. Chandler. Mr. Moore was of the Baptist Faith.
Eugene leaves to cherish loving memories with: his fa- ther, Eugene Moore, Jr.; part- ner, Devin McNealy; brothers, Earnest Knight, Jr., Eric Knight (Shawndra) and Dae’Zuan Yates; siblings, Erica Knight, Tia (Amondo), Jessica (Kevin) and Ebony Moore (Evelly); grandparents, Theresa Allen, Eugene Moore, Sr., and Delores Moore; nephews, Eliceo Antonio Mon- toya and Eliel Moore and Eli- jah Moore, Jr.; uncles, Dwight Lott, James Lott, Terrence (Brenia) Allen, Otis Allen, Jr., Garry Allen, Fredrick (Star- lette) Powell, Freddie (Betty)
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. KEITH ALVIN KELLY
Mr. Keith Alvin Kelly was born March 12, 1971 in Cape May, NJ to the late Floyd and Shirley Kelly. He departed this life on April 28, 2020.
Keith accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior at an early age. Keith’s Christian foundation was established at St. Luke Mis- sionary Baptist Church, Plant City, FL.
Keith was educated in the Public Schools of Hillsborough County. Keith continued his ed- ucation at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a full athletic scholarship for football. Keith graduated from FAMU with a Bachelor of Crimi- nal Justice degree and a Minor in Political Science.
Keith began his career as a Florida Juvenile Correctional Officer and later joined the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice as a Probation Officer. Keith furthered his education at National Louis University and received his Master’s of Educa- tion Degree.
Keith began his teaching ca- reer at Tampa Bay Academy Charter as an ESE Certified teacher. Later, Keith worked at Kids Community College, Riverview, FL, as a middle school teacher until his death.
Keith was preceded in death by: his parents, Floyd and Shirley Kelly; his brother, Kelvin Kelly, and his father-in- law, Clarence Barnett.
Keith is survived by his wife of 18 years, Arlene Barnett Kelly, Riverview, FL; two sons, Gregory Williams (Cassidy), Lakeland, FL; Keishawn Kelly, Valrico, FL; one daughter, Aliah Kelly, Riverview, FL; grandkids, Kaiden, Kayleigh, and Kennedy, Lakeland, FL; one brother, Kenny Kelly, Miami, FL; his mother-in-law, Scellar Barnett, Spring Hill, FL; sisters-in-law, Detra Dickson (James), St. Pe- tersburg, FL; Katina Barnett and Jaclyn Kelly, Tampa, FL; aunts, Sarah Gant (Willie) and Leecy Manual, Jacksonville, FL; Gray- cell Smith and Mary Joyce Clay- ton, Plant City, FL; Dr. Gwendolyn King, Montgomery, AL; godmother, Alice Williams, Plant City, FL; special friend, Devin Ray, Tampa, FL; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.
Powell and Edward (Ann) Pow- ell; aunts, Yvette Allen, Valarie Bell, Melissa (Jacko) Jackson, Debbie (Ernest) Canady, An- gelia Lindsey, Michell Moore, Terri Moore, Verna Mae Wimb- ley and Sharon Scott; great aunts, Brenda Falana, Mar- garet V. Allen, Arthalia Oliver, Carol Allen, Jackie Allen, and Vivian Smith; great uncle, Arthur Brown; cousins, Ugonda, Delisha, Tina, Tameka, Chancey, Simona, Tannille, Sheontra, Najee, Laila, Zenani, Nyla, Carthenia, Gwendolyn, Carlissa, Arterio, DJ, Shawn, Corey, Demetrius, Patricia (Devon), Karethea, Lareka, Amy, Katina, Laquita, Olethia, Jamila, Dwight, Jr., James, Jr., Cedric (Marquita), Jasmar, Jermaine, Chris, Tone, Andre, Reggie, Rodney, Sr., Kirby, Edrick, Ukeem, Denise (Hilbert), Ann, Lawrence (Cyn- thia), Gary (Vern), Vincent, James (Spring), Haleem, Kendrick, Jeannie, Syreeta, Monique, Tony, Bernard, John (Yolanda), Zania, Monique, Ashley, Tyrale, Daryl, Kenna, Anthony, Angie, Antoinette, Ray, Elton, Elderick, Alyce, ArtecisTinika, Kesha, Jamona, Arielle, April, Marcus, Trey, Rashad, Ovita, Darlene, Twanda, Nicollette, Maurice, Shanice, Damon, Teriana, Mar- quis, Terrill, Jadahlynn, Zharia, GiGi, Yvette and Jamia; close friends, Quianda McIn- tosh, Shaquanda McIntosh John McIntosh, Candyce Austin, Chicory Smith, Keke Richardson, Tamiko Bailey, Santana Larry, Danisha Kelly and a host of cousins, other rel- atives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 3 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605.
In lieu of the current re- strictions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visita- tion as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. ANNIE ROLLINS
A Private Homegoing Cele- bration will be held for Mrs. Annie Rollins, who passed on Friday May 1, 2020.
Mrs. Annie Rollins was born on January 13, 1927 in Thomasville, Georgia to the parentage of Eugene Banks and Maggie Higgs. She was edu- cated in the public schools in Thomasville, Georgia. Mrs. Rollins was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church and was employed with the Hills- borough County School District prior to her retirement. She will be remembered for her strong will for life and loving nature.
Ms. Rollins was preceded in death by: her husband, M. C. Rollins; father, Eugene Banks; mother, Maggie Higgs; sister, Mary Hampton; nephew, Hay- ward (Punkin) Hampton; grand nephews, Roger McFadden, Bernard McAllister, Lionel Moore: great nephew, Alonzo Milton and great niece, Valerie McFadden.
Annie leaves to cherish won- derful memories of her: with a sister, Julia White; nieces, Mil- dred McAllister, Dorothy (Willie) Alexander & devoted care giver; nephew, Isiah (Eliza- beth) Moore; grandnephews, Charlton (Jackie) McFadden, Carlton McFadden, Carlos Johnson, Anthony Moore, Ronald Moore, Michael Moore, Christopher Moore, Terrell Moore, Timothy Moore, Jason Moore; grand nieces, Anita Moore, Brenda McAllister, Deb- orah Grier, Aundrea Alexander; great nephews, Ralph Kellman, III, Prince Milton, II, Michael Mosley, Roger McFadden, III, Charlton (Keria) McFadden, Je- mand Thompkins (Peanut), Christopher Mosley (Chris); great nieces, Kizzy McFadden, Del-Marshe Milton, Chrishan- der (Clence) Mosley, Victoria Milton, Chynna McFadden, Chrystal McFadden, Chartavia McFadden, Da’janai Sutton, Asia’na Sutton; cousins, the White family, Samuel (Karen) Wilson, Miami, Florida, Jacque- line Sweeting and family, Miami, Florida.
There will be viewing on Fri- day,May8,2020,from3–8p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
In lieu of the current restric- tions from the CDC, we are ask- ing that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. EARNEST (‘BUD’) GRIER
Private Homecoming
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Celebration will be held for Mr. Earnest “BUD” Grier, who passed on Friday, May 1, 2020, in a local hospital.
Mr. Earnest Grier was born December 26, 1939 in Parrot, Georgia to the union of the late Willie and Ella Mae Grier. He spent his working years as a roofer.
Mr. Grier was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie and Ella Mae Grier; nephews, Cor- nelius Hall and Bernard Brown; brothers-in-law, Cosby Duck and Gus Stewart; auntie, Min- nie Lee Lockett and mother of his children, Deloris Lane.
Mr. Earnest Grier leaves to cherish precious memories with: children his, Ella Mae Grier (Chris), Catherine Lane (William), Earnesha Grier (Eric), Kevin Donaldson; step- son, Willie Cole; wife, Linda Grier; sisters, Christine Duck, Rosa (Sirreatha) Hall, Oradell Hall, Liddie (Larry) Brown, Mary Stewart, Willie Pearl Grier; brothers, JR (Ella) Grier, Willie Grier, Jessie (Johnny- mae) Grier; grandchildren, Talmeka, Dontavis, Kiedra, Tonquica (Kyle), devoted granddaughter, Willie, Liqwuanda, Nicole, James, Jas- mine, Charles, Marcus, Tyre, Dewayne, Jordan, Milyn and Eric; great grandchildren, Teo- janae, Salayla, Quari, Queter- rio, Yasmine, Helmer, Devon, Jayceon, Jakeia, Kamyah, Kylie, Khole, Jaison, Dontavis Jr., Ne- veah, Jaiden; a host of nieces , nephews, other relatives and special friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 3-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. In lieu of the current restrictions from the CDC, we are asking that you use the visi- tation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
LOVING MEMORIES OF
IRMA JEAN SMITH
January 7, 1939 – June 25, 1999
Remembering a beautiful queen that you are. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. We all love you and miss you so very much.
Not a day goes by that we do not think about you. You always said, ‘you will miss me when I’m gone,’ and we really do miss you so very much.
Love you always, your kids and grandkids and Willie C. Starling.
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