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Funerals/Memoriams
GUDES
MRS. ELIZABETH WATKINS OATES
A Celebration of Life and Graveside Service for Ms. Eliz- abeth Watkins Oates will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 9 a.,m. at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, with Reverend Jacqueline Coffie Leeks, Eulo- gist.
Elizabeth Watkins Oates was born to Dorothy Moyd Watkins and Sam Watkins, Sr., on May 7, 1957, in Tampa, Florida. She attended the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County. She was employed at Hard Rock Casino. She was af- fectionately known as the ‘Cat Lady.’ Her love for her kittens was evident, even as she was transitioning. On June 20, 2021, God called her to eternal rest.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Dorothy Moyd Watkins and Sam Watkins, Sr.; and sister, Jerry Dean Watkins.
She is survived and loved eternally by: her children, An- tonio Dixon, Sr., Earlishia Oates and Janae Oates; brother, Sam Watkins, Jr.; uncle, John Moyd; godchil- dren: Tadashi Greene, Deidra Bowman, Michael Raines and LaShawn Smith; grandchil- dren, Antonio Wyche, Ayanna Wyche, Antonio Dixon, Jr., Ali- cia Wyche, Russell Stanley, Jr., Miguel Robinson, Jr., Tykira Franklin, Zakia Franklin and Taraji Alexander; and her fa- vorite cats: Kitty, Jr. and MaMa.
Family and friends are asked to meet at graveside on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 8:45 a. m. for the service. This serv- ice will follow the CDC Guide- lines. Please wear masks.
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was a proud member and held a respective position with the Ma- sons. In addition, he was also a member of the Eastern Star and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. He adored his grandchildren, who called him “Papi.”
Ronnie leaves to cherish in his memories: his loving wife, Mary Myers, and daughter Michaela Myers of Moyock, NC.; his sons, Ronnie L. Myers, Jr. (Lannie), and Joseph Myers of Tampa, FL; and his daughter, Angela Griffin of Springboro, Ohio. His siblings: Francis Greene; Rosa Simpkins-White; Nancy Dennis (Jethro); Mamie Carpenter (Rodrick); Rickey Myers (Sabrina); Robert Myers (Jane Moore); and childhood brother, Darnell Freeman. His five beautiful grandchildren: Brianna Myers, Emma Miller, Gavin Myers, Dominick Griffin and Jade Myers; along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Rest in Peace My Brother, we will miss you, love you, and for- ever remember you.
A tentative Memorial Service will be planned for family and friends in Tampa at a later date and time this year.
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. RONNIE LEE MYERS
Mr. Ronnie Lee Myers, for- merly of Tampa, FL, and now re- siding in Moyock, NC, passed away on June 17th, 2021.
Ronnie was born August 3, 1956, to the late Riley Myers and Lillie Mae Myers. Ronnie at- tended Hillsborough High School, and after graduating joined the U. S. Navy making it a career. After retiring from the Navy, he was employed by Mo- torola as a Telecommunication Tech in Moyock, NC. Ronnie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND LOVING MEMORY OF
MR. DAVID ANDERSON July 30, 1940 – July 4, 2004
All my life, I’ll keep with me memories of us two, and how lucky I have been to have a Papa that loved me the way you did.
I miss you being here, since you went away, but the happiness and sweet potato pie you baked me, I remember every day.
So may you find gentle peace in your eternal rest. I will always love you Papa. You really were the best!
Loving granddaughter, Fredreanna Hunt and family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
DORETHA (RITA) REDDING
We thought of you today, but that’s nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that, too.
We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all I have are memories and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake, with which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Happy Birthday, Moma. We miss you so much.
Love always, your girls: Angelica, Bionca and Treasure.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JACKIE KING 7/2/1951
No longer by my side, but forever in my heart. Mike King.
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