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Funerals/Memoriam
SERENE OASIS
WILSON
MRS. ETHEL ROBINSON MYERS
The Wake Service for Mrs. Ethel Robinson Myers will be held Friday, July 24, 2020, 6-8 p. m., at The Deliverance Church of the Body of Christ, 2708 E. 23rd Ave., Tampa, FL 33605.
The Funeral Service is Satur- day, July 25, 2020, 1 p. m., at New St. Peter Apostolic Church, 6429 Oran St., Tampa, FL 33604.
Mrs. Ethel Robinson Myers was born March 14, 1953 to Gladys House and E. C. Robinson in Val- dosta, Georgia. At an early age, she moved to Tampa, FL and attended school. She passed on July 9, 2020.
Later in years, she married Douglas James Holder in which 6 children were born.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Arthur Myers; sister, Carrol Lee Underwood; brothers, Perry Jenkins, BO Jenkins; chil- dren, Gladys Holder, James Holder; niece, Sheneta Jenkins; nephew, Billy Jenkins, and a host of other family.
She leaves to mourn and cele- brate her loving memories: her mother, Mother Gladys; sons, Pas- tor Andrew Holder, Apostle Clifton Holder (Toya), Calvin Holder; daughter, Loretta Gallon; grand- daughters that she raised as her daughters, Janice Nathan (Jake), Elayjah Chapman, brothers, Charles Robinson, Willie Jenkins, Johnnie Jenkins; godsister, Mary Velasquez; grandchildren, Fredricka Jenkins, Vanessa Nel- son, Shantica Holder, Chantae Gal- lon, Shantell Cooper (Rubin), Jasmine Holder, Jaymia Holder, Latoya Thomas, Theresa Jones, Brenda Holder, Takeila Holder, Keywonia Davis (John), Imani Ve- lasquez, Alphonso Gallon (Daphne), Clifton Holder, Calvin Holder, Hilario Velasquez, Christopher Nelson, Algeren Lock; 31 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren; uncles, Dea- con Sam House (Evangelist Diane), Tyrone House, Napoleon House; aunts, Pastor Ophelia House, Josephine House; nieces, Barbara Jenkins, Lorena Jenkins, Angie Jenkins, Kendra Underwood, Tesha Flowers (Willie), Cheryl Robinson, Andrea Underwood (Daniel), Crystal Robinson, Tasha Brown, Arneisha Jenkins; nephews, Apostle Phillip Jenkins (Angela), Andre Bryant (Angela), Adrian Bryant, Reko Jenkins, Frederick Jenkins, Cedric Jenkins, David Jenkins, Wallace Ryans, Ri- cardo Robinson (Casina), Charles Robinson (Ericka), George Wallace (Tan), Van Underwood; 62 great- grand nieces and nephews.
“Serene Oasis”
MR. OTIS ALLEN, JR.
A Private Homegoing Service will be held for Mr. Otis Allen, Jr., who passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020.
Mr. Otis Allen, Jr. was born on July 31, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to the parent- age of Otis C. Allen, Sr. and Theresa Allen. Mr. Allen was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. “Otis” was a Baptist and a faithful mem- ber of St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: his fa- ther, Otis C. Allen, Sr.; 1 sister, Theresa Renee Allen-Knight; 3 brothers, Graddy Allen, Arthur Allen and Terence Allen; grandparents, Holly and Mary Lott, James, Sr., and Sadie Allen; 10 uncles and 5 aunts.
Otis leaves to cherish loving memo- ries with: his children, daughters, Temika Allen, Michelle Gibson and Chancey Allen (Antwain); sons, Regi- nald Nelson (Sarah), Edward Green and Andre Johnson; grandchildren, Cato- ryaa Green, Jamarcus Ashley, Carlos Green, Jr., Carlos Green, 3rd, Dy’onni Dennard, Ca’Mari Green, Deziya Nails, Derrick Nails, Deidrick Nails, Antwain Comer, Adreiona Johnson, Ashari Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Jr., Trinitie Green, Edward Green, Jr., Kaiden Green, Reggie Nelson, Raequan Nelson, Jokobi Nelson, Zarquarius Nelson, Eli- jah Madden, Aaron Nelson, Raynisha Nelson, Rakira Nelson, Chanel Smith, Cheyenne Briggs, El Aaron Nelson, Raine Johnson and Romani Johnson; mother, Theresa Allen; 8 sisters, Yvette Allen, Melissa (Jacko) Jackson, Debbie (Ernest) Canady, Diane (Paul) Reynolds, Rita Lark and Sharon Scott, Nicole Smalls and Michelle Robinson; 9 brothers, Dwight Lott, Sr., James Lott, Sr., Garry Allen, Earnest Knight, Sr., Fredrick (Starlette) Powell, Freddie (Betty) Powell, Edward (Ann) Powell, Terry Powell and Ronnie Lark (Ruby); 8 aunts, Pauline A. Chandler, Brenda Falana, Margaret V. Allen, Arthalia Oliver, Carol Allen, Jackie Allen, Beat- rice Allen and Vivian Smith; 1 uncle, Arthur Brown (Alice); nieces, Tia (Amondo), Jessica (Kevin), Erica, Ebony, Simona, Tannille, Sheontra, Karethea, Lareka, Amy, Katina (Ernest) and Laquita, Olethia; nephews, Dwight, Jr., James Jr., Cedric (Marquita), Jas- mar, Jermaine, Earnest, Jr., Elijah, Eu- gene, Rodney, Sr, Kirby, Eric, Dae’Zaun; 70 great nieces and nephews; 4 godsis- ters, Valarie and Yvette Bell, Frankie Jones and Tonya Cobb; 3 godbrothers, Elijah Hughes, Daryl (Eak) Miles and Chris Bell; cousins, Denise (Hilbert), Ann, Lawrence (Cynthia), Gary (Vern), Vincent, James (Spring), Haleem, Kendrick, Jeannie, Syreeta, Monique, Tony, Bernard, John (Yolanda), An- thony, Angie, Antoinette, Ray, Elton, El- drick, Alyce, Artecis, Tasha, Gayle, Tinika, Kesha, Jamona, Arielle, April, Marcus, Trey, Rashad, Ovita; special friend, Elouise Bryant Allen; close friends, Kenny Marcus, Chelmer Good- son, Leroy Jackson, Kevin, Howard Johnson, King House, David Solomon, Kenny Marcus and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from3–8p.m.
Due to the current CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. MALIK LORENZO JONES
A Private Homegoing Celebra- tion will be held for Malik Lorenzo Jones, who passed away July 14, 2020.
Mr. Malik Lorenzo Jones, was born on January 24, 2001 to a loving mother, April Anderson and father, Lorenzo Majar Jones, Sr. He at- tended Hillsborough County Public Schools and played youth sports. He was a longtime member of Men of Vi- sion, with Ross Anderson. He en- joyed working out, playing video games and making music (rapping). He also enjoyed working with his Pastor Arthur Randall, with his lawn care business (Better Lawn Care).
He leaves to cherish precious memories of him with: his mother, April Anderson (Billie); father, Lorenzo Majar Jones, Sr.; 4 brothers, Elijah Jones (Cici), Lorenzo Jones, Devonte Jones and Kyree Jones; 2 sisters, Makayla Jones and Lindsey Jones; 4 step-brothers, Billy “BJ” An- derson, Zarrick Anderson, Ronnell Jones and Matthew Anderson; step- sister, Ja’meshia Oliver (Jo Vontae); aunts, Linda Ramsey (Glen), Sandra Thomas and Joyce Mitchell (Harold); uncles, Bernard Ramsey and Samuel James Thomas, Jr. (Felicia); grand- father, Samuel Stokes (Deloris); god- mother, Tracy Apata; childhood friend, Abdul Apata and a host of other friends and relatives.
The visitation will be held at Life In Christ Community Church, 9706 N. 26th Street, Tampa, Florida on Fri- day,July24,2020,from5p.m.–8p. m. The CDC guidelines will be in ef- fect. All attendees are required to wear a face mask.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. ESSIE MAE REAVES
A Private Funeral Service will be held for Mrs. Essie Mae Reaves of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020, in a Tampa Hos- pital.
Mrs. Essie Mae Reaves was born on December 12, 1929 in Sandersville, Georgia, to the parentage of Sam Joe Wiley and Jesse Bell Demmons.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Same Joe Wiley and Jesse Bell Demmons; husband, Albert Reaves; daughter, Jessie Mae Armstrong; son, Douglas Reaves; grandson, Earl Arm- strong; and sister-in-law, Zena May.
She leaves fond memories with her family: including, her daughters, Lorean Reaves, Pamela Reaves-
McPherson and husband, Wayne; son, Dennis Reaves and wife, Melverine of Tampa; grandsons, Ronnie J. John- son and wife, Teisha, Derrick Reaves and wife, Ivette, all of Tampa; and Fred- erick Armstrong of Sandersville, Geor- gia; granddaughter, Melissa Whigham and husband, Willie of Sandersville, GA; great granddaughters, Jasmine Johnson of Tampa and LaShaundra Whigham of Sandersville, GA; great grandsons, Daevin Reaves, Ronnie J. Johnson and Dominic Reaves, all of Tampa; sister-in-law, Amanda Palmer; special caregivers, Elder Kaydell Harris and Von Culbreath; and a host of other sorrowing relatives, friends and ac- quaintances.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from3–8p.m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the vis- itation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visi- tation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ROBBIE ECKET REID, SR.
Mr. Robbie Ecket Reid, Sr., who re- ceived his Angel Wings on July 5, 2020, will have several private celebrations of life services held in memory of him in Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida.
Endearing, friendly, kind, giving...just a few words to describe Rob- bie Ecket Reid, Sr., who, at 52 years old, received his angel wings. Robbie was born October 16, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was known by many as the “4th quarter man” because he knew how to make win- ning plays in life and business before the buzzer sounded.
Robbie was a very special person. He moved to Orlando, Florida in his late teens and worked for Orange Construc- tion, where he built storage units. Robbie was dedicated and loyal in his interactions and relationships, proven by his long- term employment with Aerial Cable TV, where he was a Lineman for 30 years, and his 30-year marriage to his wife, Loneryl “Dee” Reid.
Robbie met “Dee” July 21, 1989, and they married eight months later on March 19, 1990. Their love story had already been written in the heavens, and they got to walk it out over the span of 31 years to- gether. He was Dee’s “Hunny Bunny,” as she affectionately called him. They were blessed with seven children and 13 grand- children, who are all committed to carry- ing Robbie’s legacy forward.
He was a believer in Christ, and his big heart was created for him to bless oth- ers. Robbie was always looking to help those in need and would give of his time, gifts, and finances where needed. He was a “social butterfly.” Everywhere he went he was always telling someone about Jesus. He served with his gifts in the local church, Center for Manifestation, where you could always find him smiling outside on the stoop waiting to greet partners and visitors as they came to fellowship.
Robbie started his own company, Robbie Reid and Family Communica- tions, to provide jobs and entry level skills to those in the family and those abroad who wanted to learn the trade. He was a man of integrity in business and never left a project undone. As a leader, he always paid his employees over what the going rate of pay was. He was one of the best in the business, he knew his job well and he trained others to succeed.
He loved people, loved his family, and he was a great encouragement to many. His presence and comforting words will truly be missed by all who knew and loved Robbie. His family’s life will never be the same without his physi- cal presence, but they know his spirit lives on through his wife, “Dee,” their children and grandchildren.
Mr. Robbie Ecket Reid, Sr. was pre- ceded in death by: his father, Gerald Hol- loway, and his sister, Jessica Brinson.
Robbie Ecket Reid, Sr. is survived by: a host of family to include, wife, his “Sweet Pea,” Loneryl “Dee” Reid; chil- dren, Robbie Reid, Jr., Maurice Gibbs, Sennatra Tillman, Robin Reid, Rachel Reid, Gabriel Reid, Rebecca Reid; grand- children, Dijon Reid, Areonna Forte, Kamiyah Hightower, Jayden Priester, Jaelle Wesley, Robyn Reid, King Gibbs, Bobbie Gibbs, Nakhia Mainor, Robbie Reid, III, Kaleb Gibbs, Zoe Tillman, and Riley Tillman; mother, Hattie Reid; broth- ers, Farrah Reid, Morris Reid, Timothy Reid; sisters, Sandy Brown, Ramona Nicholas; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 24, 2020, from 6 – 8 p. m. at Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
LISA MCGHEE
Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you, miss you, love you, and thank God that I was blessed to be your son.
Happy Birthday Mom! Love you. From Colby McGhee and Keshad C. Rest in Heaven my guardian angel!
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