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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
GUDES
MR. CLINTON MELTON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Clinton Melton of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 11 a. m., at Evening Star Tabernacle M. B. Church, 3716 Paris Street, Tampa, with Pastor Jerome Griffin, officiating. A private in- terment will be in Rest Have Me- morial Park Cemetery at a later date.
Clinton Melton was born January 2, 1958, in Tampa. He attended the local schools of Hillsborough County. Clinton enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, along with other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: mother, Lizzie Mae Tillman; father, Elbert Melton; grand- mother, Sarah Sheppard; grandfather, Charlie Sheppard; sisters, Beverly Dye, Agnes Paul Mitchell; and Brother, Johnnie Melton.
He leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: his loving daughter, Chiquita Melton; son, Clinton Melton, Jr.; devoted sis- ter, Sarah (Robert) Jordan; brothers, Virgil (Diana) Melton, Gerald Melton, David Melton; brothers and sisters from Dothan, AL, Elbert (Jennie) Melton, Jr., Eddie Charles Melton, Betty (Larry) Butler, Alice (Wilbert) Dawsey; grand- children, Brianna, Destiny, De- markus and Darius; aunts, Winona Hardin and Evergreen Neal; uncle, Rev. Willie Frank (Deloris) Sheppard; sister-in- law, Brenda Melton; special nephews, Lavonte Dukes, Chancey Harris; special nieces, Lori Waites, Rhonda Waites and Shonta Melton; special family and friends, cousin, Gabriella Bryant, Lucas Family, Fad Collins, James Kelly, LifePath Hospice Green Team; and con- tinuous care, Kelly and Karen; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
The visitation will be held Friday, November 15, 2019, 5-7 p. m., at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa (33610).
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Gudes Funeral Home”
HARMON
MR. HAROLD WAYNE BOLDEN
A Homegoing Memorial Cel- ebration for Mr. Harold Wayne Bolden of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, Novem- ber 1, 2019, will be held on Sat- urday, November 16, 2019, at 12:30 p. m. at New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Ronnie Murray, Sr., 3325 E. Emma Street, Rev. Carlos Boyer, officiating.
Mr. Harold Wayne Bolden was born May 25, 1951 in Tampa, Florida, to Samuel Bolden and Catherine Bolden. Harold attended local schools in Hillsborough County gradu- ating from Middleton High School. Upon graduation Harold enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, where he received numerous awards and was honorably discharged in 1976. Harold worked at Gulf Coast Led for a number of years. He was a lover of music and played numerous instru- ments. Harold was also known in the neighborhood for his love of cats.
Harold went home to be with the lord on November 1, 2019.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bolden, Sr.; brothers, Albert Johnson, Madison John- son, Jerome Johnson, Helen Johnson Everett and Timothy Bolden.
He leaves to mourn: 2 brothers, Melvin Johnson and Samuel Bolden, Jr., 3 sisters, Bernice Bolden, Claretha Bolden and Hannah Bolden Williams; aunt, Annie Jean Bunch; brother-in-law, Percy Lee Everett; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces; also, special friends and neighbors at JL Young Apartments.
“A Harmon Burial”
JACKSON
MS. WILLIE M. DAVIS
Homegoing Service for Ms. Willie M. Davis, who departed to the other side on Sunday, No- vember 10, 2019, in a local health care facility, will be held Satur- day, November 16, 2019 at Jack- son Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, at 12 p. m. Rev. James E. Richard- son, Pastor, True Love Mission- ary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Tampa, Florida 33610.
Ms. Davis was born June 14, 1924 to the late Eddie Walter Bryant, Sr. and Elizabeth Bryant of Fort Gaines, Georgia. She worked in Syracuse, New York as a Detention Deputy and retired after 70 years of service.
She was preceded in death by: 6 sisters, Claudia Mae Still, Mineve Gilbert, Gertrude Ivory, Fannie-Mae Freeman, Charlie Reen Bryant Williams and MearielNiece Jackson; 2 broth- ers; Grady B. Bryant and Eddie Walter Bryant, Jr.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: nieces and nephews, Terry (Brenda), Gwendolyn Castlin, Pricella Norris, Willie J. Gilbert (Rosa), Eddie Lee Gilbert and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, No- vember 15, 2019, at Jackson Fu- neralHomefrom5p.m.to7p. m. Family will assemble at the Funeral Home at 11:45 a. m. Sat- urday, November 16, 2019 for Service.
Funeral arrangements en- trusted to Ronald J. Derr, Sr., LFD and Embalmer.
“Jackson Funeral Home”
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. ERNESTINE BENNETT
Mrs. Ernestine Bennett of Tampa, passed away on Satur- day, November 9, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day, November 16 at 12 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Reverend Karl V. Smith, Sr. of Greater Bethel A. M. E. of Gainesville, FL, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Bennett was a native of Smithville, GA and the eldest of 6 children. She was a resident of Tampa for 63 years. She was a faithful member of Belmont Heights Church of Christ until illness prevented her from at- tending services. She was em- ployed at Lawyer’s Title as the supervisor of the key punch op- erators.
She was preceded in death by: parents, Odessa Bess, Smithville, GA and Melton Watts, Winter Park, FL; her eld- est son, Otto Bennett, Jr.; sisters, Brenda Wade, Tampa, FL, and Rosie Cutts, Smithville, GA; and her brother, Henry Bess, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Otto Bennett, Sr., her husband of 63 years; daughter, Paula (Darryl) Washington of Archer, FL; son, Milton (Lesila) Bennett of Dallas, TX; grandchil- dren, Devin Bennett, Clarksville, TN, Ciera Bennett, Tampa, FL, Kirsten Washington, Archer, FL, Alexis Bennett, Tampa, FL, Dar- ryl Washington, Jr., Archer, FL, Christian Bennett and Jordyn Bennett, Dallas, TX; sister, Doris Bess, Americus, GA; brother, Michael Bess, Smithville, GA; brother-in-Law, Douglas Cutts, Smithville, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 10 a. m. to 11:45 a. m. on Saturday morning, No- vember 16 at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. MILDRED LEE POLLARD
Mrs. Mildred Lee Pollard, passed away on Tuesday, Novem- ber 12, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, No- vember 15, at 11 a. m. at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 2002 N. Rome Avenue, with Dr. C. T. Kirkland, Pastor, officiating. Interment will fol- low in Serenity Gardens Ceme- tery, Lakeland, FL.
Mrs. Mildred Lee Pollard was a native of Lakeland, FL and a resident of Tampa for many years. She was a graduate of Washington Park/Rochelle High School and was a member of First Baptist Institutional, Lake- land, FL and Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church. She has been employed as a Private Duty Assistant and Grandparent.Org; at Tampa Gen- eral Hospital and the City of Tampa.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Edward and Lula Debose; two aunts, Emma Cot- ton, and Ruby Alston; one uncle, Eugene Fleming; one daughter, Lula Dixon and one grandson, Alonzo Carlton, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, daugh- ters, Margery Worrels, Valerie Johnson (Lonnie) and Anita Stewart; her four sons, Alonzo Carlton (Michele), Edward Carl- ton (Gwen), David Carlton (Tish), Earl Carlton (Ann); 34 grandchildren, Derrick (Stephanie), David, Kamorie, Janelle, Amberlee, Nathan, Alonzo, Keisha, Quanjeana (Har- vey), Monika (Derrick), Cheme- thia (Jarrid), Devada, Edward, Derrick, Gerald, Sherell, David, II, Antonio, April, Christopher, Stephen, Deanna, Isis, Earl Jr., LeVerne, Tangela, Timothy (Oc- tavia), Kyla, Barbara, Stacy, Ben- jamin (Antoinette), Leslie, Franklin, Johnathan (Valeria); 52 great grands; and 5 great great grands; special mentions to her devoted caregiver, Anita Stewart, Crystal McFalen and the LifePath Hospice Ruby Team.
The remains will repose from 4 to 7 p. m. Thursday, November 14th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
CARD OF THANKS
DEBRA E. CASON
The Mallory and Edmond Family would like in thank you for the kindness shown to us during the passing of our beloved mom, Debra E. Cason.
Thanks to Aikens and St. John Progressive.
Humbly, her boys.
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