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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. MORRIS FOSTER
Mr. Morris Foster of Thono- tosassa, FL, passed away on Fri- day, May 22, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day,May30,at11a.m.atRay Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Minister Dron Graham, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Mr. Foster was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was educated in the public school of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School. Mr. Foster was employed for over 30 years and retired as a Forklift Driver at Smithfield Processing Plant.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ross, Sr. and Valeria Foster; 2 brothers, Ross Foster, Jr. and Nathaniel Foster; and 2 sisters, Rosalee Fredrick, and Mattie Mae Bob.
Mr. Foster was survived by: his loving wife, Martha Foster of 23 years; 3 daughters, Katrina Allen Barr (Willie, Jr.), LaSandra Pryer-Shepard (Carlton) and Ar- nethia Merrell (Randy); 6 grand- children, Willie, Jr. (Lan), Brandon (Brandie), Tremayne Dupree (Amanda), Na’ Zahria, Caleb, and King; 3 great grand- children, Makenna, Melani, and Cameron; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: 2 brothers, Ben Foster and Louis Foster (Mildred); sister-in- law, Gloria Foster of Tampa; 1 sister, Maletha Hill of Palmetto Florida and a devoted niece, Anita Foster of Tampa.
The remains will repose from 3p.m.to7p.m.Friday,May29 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave. We are ask- ing family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. MARTHA CUMMINGS GUNN
Ms. Martha Cummings Gunn of Brandon, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, May 30 at 11 a. m. at Life In Christ Ministries, 9706 N. 26th Street, with Pastor A. L. Randall, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Please fol- low the CDC guidelines.
Ms. Martha Cummings Gunn, was born in Monticello, Florida and was a resident of Tampa for over 60 years. She was educated in the public schools of Monticello and was a graduate of Howard Academy. Her hard work and dedication to her children was the perfect expression of a “Mother’s Love.” She experienced many life’s challenges, however she never stopped loving her children.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Lloyd Cum- mings and Lucille Tillman Cum- mings-Armstrong; husband, Willie Gunn; sisters, Lucille Hicks and Shirley Fleming; brother, Carlton Armstrong; granddaughter, Trutisha John- son and grandson, Ricky Lee.
She leaves to cherish her memory: nine devoted children, Arthur Randall (Linda), Martha Lee (Joseph), Trudy Allen (Dana), Sharon Kilpatrick (Shannon), Annette Larry (John), Nathaniel Johnson, Regina Champion (Chris), Marie Arterberry (Ernest), and Truby Johnson (Jennifer); brother, Carsell Armstrong; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; special niece, Linda Jordan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held Friday,May29from5p.m.to8 p. m. at Life In Christ Ministries. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guide- lines. Arrangements en- trusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. ANNIE MAE HIRD
Mrs. Annie Mae Hird of Riverview, FL passed away Mon- day May 18, 2020. A Graveside Service will be conducted Friday, May29at11a.m.atRestHaven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, with Pastor Don- ald Lott, officiating. Interment will follow. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Mrs. Annie Mae Hird was born to John and Gertrude Ham- lin, in Macon, GA. She moved to Tampa, in 1945 and was a resident of West Hyde Park for over 65 years. Annie accepted Christ at an early age and attended Don Thompson High School. Annie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, Family Matriarch, and friend to many. Annie loved to travel and was an avid cruiser.
Annie got great joy from cook- ing for family and friends and was known as a great cook. She loved all children and even helped raise a few, the positive impact she made on her family and friends will last forever. Annie had a nur- turing and compassionate soul and will be most remembered for her gift of wisdom, love of life and her fierce devotion to family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, John and Gertrude Hamlin; brothers, Joe Hamlin and James Hamlin; sister, Junita Morris; niece, Torina Morris; and great grandson, Myles Hamlin.
Mrs. Hird leaves to cherish her memory: a devoted daughter, Vivian Hamlin; grandson, Jason Hamlin and wife (Anitra); 2 great grandchildren, Chloe Howell and Kai Hamlin; 6 nephews, Benjamin Hamlin, Gregory Morris, Charles Thomas, Shavar Manuel, Raequan Washington, and Tyrik Wright; 9 nieces, Tanya Darns and husband (David), Nichelle Morris, Becky Morris, Keion and (Demetrius), Kierra, Jalesa, Darielle and (Brax- tin), Dajane, and Lanita; and a host of great nieces and nephews; an extra special godbaby, Jailyn Dickey; and loving goddaughter, Yolanda Dickey and (Alvin); and cousins, Vernell Williams and husband (Walter) of PA, and the Reilford family of Macon, GA; special family friends, Patricia Lester and family (Mark, Howard, and Ali), Francinia Lockly and family (Kim, Robbie, Michael), Oscar Hill, Sr., Cynthia McRae and family, Jeptha Green and the Durham family; and a host of other family and friends.
The visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, from 3 – 6 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MR. JAMES HUTCHINSON, JR.
Mr. James Hutchinson, Jr. of Tampa passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, May 30 at 11 a. m. at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4025 W. Pal- metto Street, with Reverend An- thony W. Greene, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held, Monday, June 1st in the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Mr. James Hutchinson, Jr., was a native of Chipley, Harris County, Georgia and a resident of Tampa, Florida for over 50 years. He was born to Mary and James Hutchinson, Sr., and was edu- cated in Chipley, Harris County, Georgia School District. He and his wife moved to Tampa, FL over 50 years ago. Mr. Hutchinson was a United States Army Vet- eran, who served for 4 years.
After his Honorable Dis- charge he began his second ca- reer with the City of Tampa, where he worked for over 20 years. Mr. Hutchinson was a member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, where he served as a Deacon under the leadership of Reverend Anthony W. Greene.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Mary and James Hutchinson, Sr.; wife, Christine Hutchinson; and brother, Willie Roy Hutchinson.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: son, Anthony Hutchinson; fi- ancée, Angela Pearson; sister, Nettie (Willie) Tucker; brother, Robert Hutchinson (Donnie); and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and godchildren and the Lincoln Garden Church family and friends.
The visitation will be held Fri- day,May29,from3-7p.m.at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are ask- ing family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. FLOSSIE MAE MORRIS
Ms. Flossie Mae Morris of Tampa passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May30,at2p.m.atFirstBap- tist Church of West Tampa, 1302 N. Willow Avenue, with Reverend Dr. Rayford Harper, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Ms. Flossie Mae Morris was a native of Oakfield, Worth County, Georgia and a resident of Tampa for over 40 years. She was born to Calloway Mor- ris, Sr. and Mary Jane Tyson Morris and was educated in the public schools of Worth County, Georgia. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of West Tampa for over 40 years and was a dedicated employee of Dr. Mar- tin, Sr. and Ruth Silbiger for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Mr. Calloway and Mary Jane Morris; daugh- ter, Debra Mitchell; son, Bobby Alford; sisters, Mary Lee Mor- ris and Marie Bell Thomas; and brothers, Hormel Lee Morris, Henry Lee Morris, Sr. and Johnny B. Morris, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Paul Alford (Gladys) of Oakfield, GA, Robert Alford (Mary), Julius Dix and Willie Williams (Yetsy); daughters, Mary Dick- erson (Preston), Yvonne Hamilton, Maydean Mann, Linda Dix, Benetha Anderson (Larry), all of Tampa; a host of grandchildren, great grandchil- dren, great-great grandchil- dren; granddaughter, LaToya Newell (Amori); two special grandchildren, Dominica Dix and Javier Williams; sisters, Susie Mae Curry, Loretha Mor- ris, Maxine Morris, all of GA; sister-in-law, Cora Lee Morris, of GA; brothers, Charlie Will Morris (Bonnie Faye), Calloway Morris, Jr. (Janie May), all of GA and Johnny Morris of Tampa, FL; god-daughter, De- londra Council; like a son, Carl Ennis, like a daughter, Gwen Jokines; like a granddaughter, Tara Braggs and dear friend, Aretha Alford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held Friday,May29,from3–7p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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