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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MRS. IZOLA PAULK HARRIS
A Private Celebration of life service will be held for Mrs. Izola Harris, who passed on May 22, 2020.
Mrs. Izola Paulk Harris was born on July 3, 1925 in Lax, Geor- gia to the late Arthur and Melissa Paulk. She later moved to Dou- glas, Georgia where she attended Coffee County Schools and was a faithful member at Sunny Side Holiness Church in Coffee County as well.
In 1940 she married Samuel Lee Harris, Sr. She and her hus- band moved their family to Thonotosassa, Florida, in 1965 where she resided for over 50 years. Izola was a very loving, car- ing, and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with family.
Izola was preceded in death by: her husband, Samuel Lee Har- ris, Sr.; sons, Sammie Lee Harris Sr., Willis Harris, and Allen Har- ris; parents, Arthur Paulk and Melissa Paulk; siblings, Quincy Paulk, Donella Henderson, Annie Liza Wilcox, Collins Paulk Sr., Richard Paulk, Ella Fair Wilcox, James Arthur Paulk, Agnes P. Curtis and Christine Williams; grandsons, Willie James Jackson, Elliot Sims, Roosevelt Thomas Jr.; grand-daughter, Telicia Yvette Jones; great grand-daughter, Angel Thomas.
She leaves to cherish precious memories with: her children, Ella Mae Thomas, Arthur Harris, Gussie Brown, Eddie Harris (Theresa), Rufus Harris (Rose), Eveline Dawson (Kenneth), Danny Harris (Pam), Evelyn Harris, Troy Harris, Jennifer Harris Jackson; adopted grandson, Samuel Darrell Harris, III (Bernal); adopted grand-daughter, Sandra Harris Chapman (Bruce); 26 grandchil- dren; 44 great-grandchildren, 12 great great-grandchildren, daugh- ter-in-law, Faye Harris; sisters-in- law, Lizzie Kate Paulk; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, fam- ily and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 29, 2020 at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605, from 3 – 8 p. m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respects. The funeral service will be private. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service: www.wilson-funeralhome.com
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. ELIZABETH ‘NEVA’ EDWARDS
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Liz, our loving and devoted aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 3, 2020.
Ms. Elizabeth “Neva” Edwards was born on November 26, 1963 to the late Arnetta Rolfe and Izell Edwards, in Tampa, FL. She was the middle of three siblings.
She was predeceased in death by: her parents; aunts, Alrecia Hartway, Thelma Kelsey and Masie McKellar; uncles, Melvin Rolfe and Jasper Vickers.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her
brother, Isaiah Edwards (Vernice Edwards); nieces and nephews, Nicole Wise (Reeche Wise), Tiffany Shack (Brian Williams), Donte’ Shack, Joel Shack, Shawn Smalls and Tanya Smalls, and their precious children, Zoelle Williams, NaJaeh Wise, Ra’Zairyah Wise, Kingston Wise, Sir Shack, Zion Shack and Santa- sia Cooper; close friend, Aubrey Lemons and his children, Aubrey Lemons, Jr., Tiffany Lemons and Elijah Lemons; close cousins, Janetta Bivens, Tangela Bivens and Elijah Bivens; aunts, Valerie Gulley, Lynne Rolfe and Gwen- dolyn Boone-Ashwood; uncle, Joe Rolfe (Nichelle Rolfe); a host of many cousins, god-family and extended family and friends.
After attending Hillsborough County Schools and HCC, Eliza- beth “Neva” Edwards spent her early years serving at St. Matthew M. B. Church and work- ing with children. She enjoyed listening to live music and color- ing. Most of all she loved her fam- ily and instilled in her nieces and nephews strong values that have served them well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Memorial Service will be held at the family home. Please reach out to Tiffany Shack or Nicole Wise for further details on loca- tion of service or where to send condolences.
MR. ODELL JONES
A Private Service will be held for Mr. Odell Jones, who passed away on May 19, 2020.
Mr. Odell Jones was born in Valdosta, Georgia on April 28, 1933 to the parentage of the late Frank Jones and Annie Bell Lissiomore Jones. Mr. Jones was a Contractor and he also worked as a Fruit Picker.
Mr. Odell Jones is survived by: wife, Ida P. Jones; eight children, Odell Jones, Jr., Hazel Jones Mc- Coggle and husband, Julius McCog- gle, Rayford Smith, Sr., Alma Dennard, Marilyn Bass, Curtiss Bass, Wilbur Bass and Richard Bass; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; nephew, Frank, Jr; adopted granddaugh- ter/daughter, Lazora Harris and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day,May29,2020from3–8p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your con- venience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. CHRISTOPHER (‘CHRIS’) WILKERSON
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mr. Christopher “Chris” Wilkerson, who passed on May 20, 2020.
Mr. Christopher “Chris” Wilk- erson was born on May 9, 1969 in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage of Mr. Harry J. Wilkerson and Mrs. Gloria Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson was a resident of Tampa, Florida at a very young age.
Chris attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of C. Leon King High School, Class of 1987. He later went on to college on a full football scholarship at Virginia Union University. Mr. Wilkerson was a true freshman from the time he got to Virginia Union University until he left to further his educa- tion at University of South Florida, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
Chris was preceded in death by: his father, Harry J. Wilkerson; grandparents, Hairlee Wilkerson, Eva Mae Wilkerson, Ceasar Gant and Clara Gant.
Chris is survived by: his wife, Sabrina Wilkerson; children, Carl Bexley, Jr., Khiania Wilkerson, Keon Bexley and Kailyn King; mother, Gloria Wilkerson; grand- children, Zariaha Bexley, Damerea Harvey, Tyler Hampton and Kacen Bexley; brother, Gregory Wilker- son and wife, Rosina Wilkerson; aunts, Ginny Bryant (Raymond), Margaret Edwards, Betty Peoples, Linda Richardson (Jimmy), Michelle Fairley (Bo); uncles, Ceasar Gant, Jr. (Gail), Timothy Gant (Queen), David Gant (Sylvia) and Ardis Wilkerson (Virginia); nephew, Gregory Wilkerson, Jr.; niece, Candace Phillips; godsister, Quiana Lewis; special friends, Thomas Walker, Anthony Moore, Michael Anderson, Derrick Ander- son, Darrayl Anderson, Eric West, Lonnie Johnson and a host of sor- rowing cousins and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 29, 2020 from 3 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARCHIE JAMES YOUNG, SR. 8/30/45 — 5/29/19
It has been one year since the Lord has called you home. Not a day goes by that we fail to speak your name (Honey, Daddy, Papa).
Your legacy of love continues to radiate joy and happiness within as it has been said, “Your legacy was- n’t anchored in the what, but to the who.”
Love, your wife, children, and grandchildren.
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