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RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. AUTRY L. FIELDS
Mrs. Autry L. Fields of Tampa, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day, December 8 at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Dr. Ernest Boone, of Greater Community Baptist Church, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Autry L. Fields was a native of Wrightsville, Georgia, and a resident of Tampa for many years. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Louise Calla Williams Hudson and Lavougia Hall; husband, Robert Lee Fields, Jr.; sisters, Shirley Ann Hudson, Janie Blount Carter, Cora Lee Hughes and Patsy Blount.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: her devoted daugh- ter, Julie Ann Fields; brothers, Aaron Hudson, Jr., Louis Hud- son, Leviticus Hudson (Gloria) and John Hudson (Debbie); sis- ter, Carrie Lee Hudson (Tiffany); sisters-in-law, Ella Porter (Marvin), Jacquelyn Green (Milton) and Rose Weaver (Thomas, Sr.); special aunt, Roberta Williams; nephews, Henry Hughes, Sr. (Christina), Lutwan Hughes (Ilayna), Theodore Hughes (Areal), Nathan Green (Irene), Milton Green, Jr., Corneilus Green and Ricky Green; nieces, Lysonia Hudson, Yulanda Bakare (Isiaq), Ronese Hughes (Donald),VauginaHughes,Ash- ley Jones and Sona Green; spe- cial nephews and nieces, DelaRosa Blair, Jr., Alexandria Blair (Troy), Peter Blair (Patri- cia), Erica Hughes, Ronnie An- drews, III (Raquel), Taeshod Andrews, Ronniqua Andrews and Ronquaya Andrews; 19 great nephews and nieces; a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, December 7, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. REGINALD H. L. WASHINGTON, SR.
Mr. Reginald H. L. Washing- ton, Sr., of Tampa, Florida, passed away Saturday, Decem- ber 1, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, De- cember 10, at 11 a. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Reverend Larry Mouton, offici- ating, with Reverend James Richardson, Eulogist. Inter- ment will be held Tuesday, De- cember 11, at 11 a. m. at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
Mr. Washington was a na- tive and lifelong resident of Tampa, and was a member of New Hope M. B. Church, where he was ordained July 2013 and served as a Licensed Minister of the Gospel. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and was a gradu- ate of Hillsborough High School and the University of Tampa (Cum Laude).
Mr. Washington retired in 1991 as a Naval Senior Chief Petty Officer from the United States Navy and as a Senior Vet- eran’s Service Officer with the Hillsborough County Division of Veterans Affairs in 2013.
He leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories with his family: a loving and devoted wife, Cynthia James Washing- ton; a loving son, Reginald H. L. Washington, Jr., (Angela); one granddaughter, Re’Gine Wash- ington; one grandson, Tyrell Williams; step-granddaughters, Llanes and Llanek Davis; one sister, Deborah Washington; aunts, Nancy S. Dawkins and family, Tinye C. Dawkins and family and Rosalie Jones “Moochie;” a host of loving and supportive in-laws, Gerrold Mitchell (Nikki), Deborah James, Yvonne Rivera (Manny), Jackie James, Mitchell James (Sophia), Larry James, Kayla James, Donna McCloud, Kathy James and Randy James; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose one hour prior to service time (10 a. m.) Monday, December 10, at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
SMITH-YOUNG
MOTHER BERNICE TURNAGE BOSTICK
Homegoing Services for
Mother Bernice Turnage Bo- stick, who passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, will be held on Saturday, De- cember8,2018at2p.m.at Shiloh M. B. Church, 13255 118th Street N., Largo, FL, Rev. Willie D. McClendon, Jr., Pastor, with Rev. Dr. Delores J. Cain, Pastor, Heritage Christian Community Baptist Church, Eulogist. Inter- ment will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery, Dunedin, FL.
Mother Bostick was born in Clearwater, Florida, April 5, 1923 to the late Mr. Nathaniel Turnage and the late Ms. Charity Jordan.
She later met and married the late George Bostick, Sr. and to this union God blessed them with seven children.
Mother Bostick joined the Apostolic Church of Jesus, Largo, FL under the leadership of the late Elder George M. Mosley and Elder Melvin A. Lee. Mother Bostick later moved to Tampa and joined Heritage Christian Community Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Delores J. Cain, Pastor, where she served faithfully until her health failed.
She leaves to cherish her memories: three sons, George Bostick (Doris), Elder Lee An- drew Bostick, Sr. (Helen), Min. Nathan Bostick, Sr. (Ethel), all of Largo, FL; three daughters, Barbara Davidson (Rev. Green III) of Tuscumbia, AL; Dea- coness Roxian Streeter (Deacon Leonard, Sr.) of Tampa, FL; Linda Suggs (Eugene, Sr.) of Largo, FL; 37 grandchildren, a host of great-grands, great-great grands; two sisters, Lula Harris and Bertha Simms; nieces, nephews, a very special friend, Linda Denson and other sorrow- ing family and friends.
The viewing will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 6-8 p. m., at Apostolic Church of Jesus, 1381 Oak Village Drive, Largo.
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SUNSET
MR. SYLVESTER BLUE, SR.
Mr. Sylvester Blue, Sr., 75, of Palatka (formerly of Tampa), Florida, passed away on December 2, 2018. Sylvester was born on January 19th, 1943 to John and Adell (Corey) Blue. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was in the 1962 graduating class of Middleton Senior High School.
He was a devoted father and avid fisherman, who loved all sports, especially football. He was employed as a Truck Driver for C&F Industries for 13 years and later ventured into business for himself as an Owner-Operator. He retired in 2005 and resided in Palatka, Florida.
Sylvester was preceded in death by: his parents, John C. Blue, Sr. and Adell (Corey) Blue; brother, John C. Blue, Jr.; sisters, Louella Blue Hicks and Thelma Blue Williams.
He is survived by: wife, Betty Blue; sons, Anthony Johnson, Sylvester Blue, Jr. (Tanya) and Jamel Blue; daughter, Barnita Blue Moore (Antoine); grandchildren, Mi- randa Johnson, Anthony John- son, ll, Ariel Fields, Tavionna Blue, Myrakl Moore, Jazayden Blue and Tristian Blue; great- grandchildren, Amari Fields and Ja’Keyla Ross; brothers, Leroy Blue (Claudine), James Blue (Freddye); sisters, Amanda Blue Hicks, Barbara Jean Blue Baker; and his de- voted companion of many years, Merlene Ellerbya; a host of nieces, nephews and friends of the family.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from9a.m.to10a.m.,with graveside service at 10 a. m. at Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 11005 N. HWY. 301, Thonotosassa, FL. 33592.
A repast will follow at 9001 Tela Road, Seffner, FL.
WILSON
MR. FRANK WOODEN, SR.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Frank Wooden, Sr., af- fectionately known as “Godfa- ther,” who departed this life November 29, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at11a.m.atSt.LukeA.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, with Rev. Kirk R. Bogen, Pastor, officiating. In- terment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army Honor Guard.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Dan Wooden, Sr. and Dillie Wooden; sisters, Viola Batts, Marietta Branton, Irene Owens, Edna Alston, Alma Harrison, and Katherine Sneed; brother, Dan Wooden, Jr.; and daughter, Gloria Jean Sims.
Mr. Wooden is survived by: his wife of 67 years, Frances Wooden; children, Linda Myers (Willie), Wanda Wooden, and Frank Wooden, Jr.; grandchil- dren, Joanna Griffin (Vashon), Andre Davis, Sr. (Angelina), Ve- lena Brooks (Fred), Altonia Myers, Jarrell Wooden, and Frankita Wooden; great grand- children, Jonisha Sims, Markeshia Sims, Vashon Grif- fin, Jr, Andre Davis, II, Alise Davis, Jalen Brooks, Jordan Brooks, Alexis Brooks, Larry Mayo, III, and Javaughn Wooden; sister, Margaret Wooden, Augusta, GA; brother, Sylvester Wooden, Baltimore, Maryland; adopted son in Christ, Harvie Jones (Antonia); adopted daughter, Lenda
Gardner; special men dear to his heart, the Sons of Allen Group. He also leaves to cher- ish a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors, the Fesser, Hall, Howard, Atkins and Clark families.
Mr. Wooden was born Sep- tember 21, 1928 to the parent- age of Dan Wooden, Sr. and Dillie Wooden in Holder, Florida, and was educated in the Citrus County School Sys- tem.
He was a member of St. Luke A. M. E. Church, which he enjoyed going to Bible Study and Sunday School. He was a member of the Mass Choir, Male Chorus, and the Sons of Allen. He was also a veteran in the United States Army.
There will be a viewing on Friday, December 7, 2018, from 5-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. Saturday.
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