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Funerals
HARMON
MR. ARTIS ROBINSON
Homegoing Celebration In Loving Memory Of Mr. Artis Robinson, who passed away July 3, 2021, will be held 2 P. M., July 17, 2021, at Zion Temple Holiness Church, 821 E. Flora St., Tampa, Florida 33604 with Apostle Nathaniel House, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, 4406 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, Florida 33610.
Mr. Artis Robinson was born November 8, 1960 to Ms. Gloria House and Mack Issac. He was raised in Tampa, Florida. He at- tended Hillsborough County Public Schools. His favorite things to do was to enjoy family and friends and he loved to go fishing all the way to the time of his passing on July 3, 2021.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Mack Issac; sisters: Racheal Robinson, Wanda House; aunts: Geraldine John- son, Yvonne Robinson; a host of grandkids and great-grands, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters: Lakiesha Robinson and Shanequa Robinson; sons, Artis Robinson and Jarvis Robinson; 2 step- daughters, Tamekia Ander- son (Phillip Anderson) and De- londa Walker (Robert Walker); stepson, Demetrius McGurder, significant other, Jennette Hicks; sisters: Cheryl McGriff (Terrance McGriff), Gwen John- son (Jermaine Johnson), Michelle Marshall; brothers: Roger Robinson, Nathaniel House (Lashikia House) and Mark Issac; aunties: Josephine House, Alice Robinson, Joyceann Robinson, Maylee Robinson; uncles: Calvin Robin- son, Kenny Robinson, Floyd Robinson.
Visitation and wake will be held from 6pm to 8pm at Zion Temple Holiness Church on Fri- day evening, July 16, 2021.
Masks and social distancing as per CDC guidelines are re- quired. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
A Harmon Burial
INTEGRITY
MISS KU’MYRA YA’MEEN COLLINS
A Celebration of Life Service for Miss Ku’Myra Ya’Meen Collins will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. at Allen Temple African American Episcopal Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida, 33605, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Pastor with Minister Amanda Hurst, celebrant and Evangelist Stephanie Dinkins, eu- logist.
Ku’Myra will be laid in final rest at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Ku’Myra was born on Febru- ary 3, 2003, in Tampa, Florida. Ku’Myra was a loving, caring and compassionate person. She de- parted life on July 7, 2021.
She was preceded in death by: her grandmothers Ernestine Williams and Joann Jones; grand- father, Freddie Jones, Sr., and godfather, Alfred Stephens, Sr.
She is survived by: her beauti- ful daughter, Ka’Yanni Kaor; par- ents, Sebrina and Gwandoya Collins, father, Freddie Jones Jr.; grandfather, Donald Williams (Regina); brothers, Tevin Ponder (Ashley) and Trevor Thomas; sis- ter, Tierra Ponder; aunts, Donna Williams, Deandra Johnson, Retronda Jones, Clarissa Jones and Dorinda Jones; god mother, Melita LaFavor-Stephens, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, July 16, 2021, at Allen Temple African American Episcopal Church, from 6-8 p.m. Family and friends are asked to assemble on Saturday no later than 3:15 p.m. Facial Masks are Required.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MISS DIANNE MONTGOMERY
Homegoing Celebration for Miss Dianne Montgomery will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Christian Cen- ter, 6602 Causeway Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33619, Elder Shellie Truss, Sr. Pastor, with Pastor Clyde Hammond officiating.
Miss Dianne Montgomery of 1304 N.24th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605, age 60, was born in Tampa, Florida on June 1, 1960, to Mr. Jesse Montgomery and Emma Lee Hewitt, both of whom preceded her in death. Di- anne departed this life on June 28, 2021. She was 1 of 6 siblings of which 2 preceded her in death, Kenneth Hewitt and Betty Jean Hewitt.
Dianne attended the school system of Hillsborough County and was employed at The Colum- bia Restaurant. She also worked as a Dietician at various Nursing Home facilities in Tampa. Dianne enjoyed cooking, dancing and just having a good time. She loved her family and enjoyed family gather- ings.
She leaves to cherish her memories:, 3 sisters: Sandra He- witt, Janet (Reggie) King , Wanda Bowden; 1 aunt: Hilda Jones; 6 nieces: Vanesia and Katavia Bar- ton, Latasha and Jonisha McPherson, Tameka Reed and Chonesty Montgomery; 8 nephews: Antonio (Toshia) McPherson, Ferguson (Erin) Har- rell, Jesse and Willie McPherson, Joshua King, Charles (Andrea) Johnson, Demetrius Johnson and Jackie Montgomery; sisters-in- law: Cheryl, Sandy and Carolyn Norton, Felicia Ward and Debo- rah Rivers; 31 grand nieces and nephews; close friends: Saman- thia Jackson and Linda Copland; a family friend: Patricia Lomax and a host of other family mem- bers and friends too numerous to name.
Public Viewing will be held on Fri- day, July 16, 2021 6-8 p.m. at In- tegrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa 33605. Family and friends are asked to assemble on Saturday at the church no later than 1:45 p. m. Masks are RE- QUIRED for both services.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. LEROY BULL, JR.
Mr. Leroy Bull, Jr., of Tampa, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, in Hospice Care. A Cele- bration of Life Memorial Service for Leroy “Baebrother,” “Jr.”, “Leathen” Bull, Jr., will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, with James E. Thornton, Jr., Officiat- ing. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Leroy, Jr. was born Novem- ber 3, 1955, in Santee, South Car- olina to Leroy, Sr., and Mattie Mae Davis Bull. The family moved from South Carolina to Tampa, Florida in 1956.
Jr. grew up in Tampa and at- tended the Hillsborough County Public Schools, including H. B. Plant High School. After High School, Jr., worked with his Dad in the Lawn Service Business, which was solely owned by Leroy, Sr.
Jr. was preceded in death by: his parents, Leroy, Sr., and Mat- tie Mae Davis Bull and his brother, Pastor Larry Bull.
Jr. leaves to cherish and cele- brate his life and memory: de- voted family members including, his sisters, Valarie Johnson Nichols (Michael) and lona Thornton Brown (Michael); nieces, Angela Renaye Johnson (Christina) and April Nicole Sailor (Ricky); nephews, Robert Lee Johnson, Kevin Thornton and James E. Thornton (Ani- tress); grand nieces and nephews, Destiny Hairston, Bri- ana Sailor, Nyla Thornton, Yazmyn Thornton, James E. Thornton, III, Justus Thornton, Naomi Thornton and Jordan Thornton; one great grand- nephew, Malachi Thornton; plus numerous other relatives and friends including, Carlton Lofton, a true and devoted life- time friend to Jr.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
DEACON ALPHONSO ADAMS
On Friday, July 9, 2021, God called his faithful servant, Dea- con Alphonso Adams, home to rest. A Celebration of Life serv- ice will be held on Saturday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson Street, Tampa, FL 33602, with Pastor Dr. Brett Snowden, Offi- ciating and Eulogist. The final resting place will be Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Deacon Adams was a life- long member of Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa, FL, Pastor Dr. Brett Snowden. Deacon Adams’ servitude to The Lord included Chairman of The Deacons Min- istry, Sunday School Superin- tendent, and member of the Senior Choir.
Deacon Adams was a proud veteran of the United States Army, a Tampa native and a graduate of Middleton Senior High School. He retired as a Welder from Tampa Ship and Drydock. Deacon Alphonso Adams was born on May 13, 1941.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ike Adams and Naomi Brown; and sister, De- lores Myers; brothers-in-law, Herbert Myers, Sr., and Fred Jenrette.
Deacon Adams is survived by: his wife of 53 years, Dea- coness Jacqueline Adams; chil- dren, Elder Alphonso Adams, Jr., Sonia Adams, Mark Adams, Monica White and Gino Adams; daughter-in-law, Theresa Adams; son-in-law, Jeffrey White, Sr.; grandchildren, Tim- othy Adams, Gino Adams, Jr., Cynthia Blair, Jeffrey White and Te’Andre Nunez; sisters-in- law, Jewell Jenrette, Claretha Flowers, Cecelia McCoy and Ollie Nell Wheeler; brothers-in- law, Ulysses Marshall and Paul McCoy; great uncle: Curtis Brown; nephews, Herbert Jr. Myers, Eric (Ricky) Myers, Michael Myers, Freddie Archie, Shelwin Marshall, Bruce (Bru- cie) Collins and Harold McCoy; nieces, Vanessa Flowers, Kim Flowers and Paula McCoy and a host of cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews.
The Wake will be held on Friday, July 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson Street, Tampa, FL. MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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