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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MR. DEVONTAE JAYTWAN HALL
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Devontae Jaytwan Hall, who passed away on May 21st, 2021 will be held on Saturday May 29th, 2021, at 3 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, Pastor An- tonio Hawkins, Eulogist and Elder James Johnson, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
On April 8, 2004 Devontae Jaytwan Hall was born in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Janice Hall and Antoine Morrell. He at- tended the public schools of Hills- borough County. Devontae had a big heart; he truly loved his fam- ily, and friends.
Devontae was christened by his cousin, Pastor Antonio Hawkins at Exciting Faith Alive Church, and was later baptized at Heaven’s Destiny Church by Pas- tor Tom Jones. He loved the Lord; he often recited Bible verses and sang gospel songs.
Devontae was preceded in death by: his grandfather, Michael Morrell; great-grandpar- ents, Rev. William Evans and Evangelist Leola Evans; cousins, Mary Evans, Darius Evans and Antwan Hawkins, Sr.
Celebrating Devontae’s life are: his mother, Janice Hall; fa- ther Antoine Morrell; sister, Janiyah Bristol; brothers, Ja’cari, Lise, Ja’shaud Smith, Antoine Johnson, Jr, Jy’Quise Robinson and Ed’Zavier Robinson; mater- nal grandparents, Amelia Evans and Richard Hall, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Sheryl Alford; aunts, Raynell Walker, Tia Alford and Brandi German; uncles, Richard Hall, Jr, Ricky Hall, Roy Walker, Freddie Dennard, Tyron Bruce and Ronald Bruce; great- aunts, Melody Evans, Teresa Evans (Calvin, Sr.), Michelle Ja- cobs (Shannon), Willamena Johnson (James) and Sabrina Evans; great-uncles, Pastor Micheal Evans (Brenda) and William Evans, Jr. (Alice); great- great aunt, Viola Fitzgerald; a host of cousins, classmates and special friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, May 28th, 2021 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.
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MRS. LORRAINE BAKER LEWIS
MINISTER RODNEY WALLACE SIPLIN
Homegoing service will be held for Minister Rodney Wal- lace Siplin, who passed on May 18, 2021 on Thursday May 27th, 2021 at 1 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. An- thony Graham, Presiding, and Minister Roderick Siplin, Eulo- gist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Min. Rodney Wallace Siplin was born on November 15th, 1952 to the parentage of Wallace and Mildred Siplin in Tampa, Florida. Min. Siplin attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough
County and was a graduate of Middleton Senior High School, Class of 1970. He re- ceived a music scholarship to Florida A & M University in Tal- lahassee, FL. Rodney was bap- tized at Deeper Life Christian Church in Tampa, Florida.
Rodney was employed for many years with Tampa Tribune as a certified printer and later moved to a private printing com- pany for several more years. After joining Deeper Life Chris- tian Church, he began his minis- terial studies and became a traveling minister for the next 20 plus years.
Rodney was married to Flo- rence Brihm in 1971 and had one daughter; was married to Leola Savage in 1974 and had one son; was married to Pamela Nettles in 1996 and had one daughter; and was also married to Diana Riley in 2015.
Rodney became an excellent billiards player by working and playing at Baker’s Billiard, where his father, Wallace Siplin
(Shine) was the manager. Mr. Siplin was preceded in death by: his devoted parents, Wallace and Mildred Siplin and
brother, Carlton Siplin. Precious memories will re-
main with: his children, Aria Siplin Turner, Roddrick Siplin (LaToya), Rodnae’ Siplin; sib- lings, Reverend Dr. Joreatha McCall Capers, Reverend Dr. Cedrita Siplin Reid, Anthony D. Siplin (Brenda) and Vanessa Siplin Williams; grandchildren, Dominique Harrell, Jaylen Har- rell, Laila Siplin, Rishon Siplin, Roddris Siplin and Rai’na Siplin; aunts and uncles, Rhoda Shirley (Vilmore) of Gainesville, Dorothy Dove Miller of Philadel- phia, PA and Benjamin McCall, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Ken- neth D. Siplin, Derrick I. Powell, Tavonte Russell, Eartha Victoria Cole, Tiffany Crawford and Desmond Crawford; grand- nieces and nephews, Ashley Williams, Adrian Williams, Kiarah Siplin, Kenny Siplin, Jr., Valencia Powell, Antonio Pow- ell, Alexandria Powell, Tyce Earl Cole, Colyn Cole; great grand- nieces and nephews; Kassai, Jo’riel, Kaison; Kenneth, III, Jeremiah; cousins; Pamela King, Betty Stanford (Bobby), Mary Fleming (John), Dorothy and Jarfus Milton, Iris Cole- man, Maxine Alston, Agnes Knight, Vickie Young (Clarence), Clara Glover (Jarvis), Nora Simpson, Betty Ewings, Rosa Lee Riles, Gwen Baker, Dorothy Ross, Donna Cross, Louvenia Driver (Sylva- nia) and Alesia Rutledge, Michael Miller (Ismay), Andrew McCall, Wilbur Simpson, Everett Simpson; special friends of the family, The Gainer Fam- ily, Hattie Crawford (Walter), Linda Parker Young (Bobby), Normita Jeffrey (Timothy), Jew- ell N. Warren (Carl), and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Thursday from 11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p. m., prior to the service. 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.
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MR. ELIJAH RANDALL POLITE
Graveside service for Mr. Elijah Randall Polite (ELPO), who passed away on May 17th, 2021 will be held on Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 1 p. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, with Pas- tor Donnell Williams, officiating.
Mr. Elijah Randall Polite was born on January 20, 1997 in Miami, Florida to the parent- age of Jennifer M. Hadley and George R. Polite, Jr. Mr. Polite was raised in Palm River (Tampa, FL). He was educated in the public schools of Hills- borough County and attended Blake High School. Mr. Polite loved music and was such an open- minded person. He loved to talk about space and other various topics.
Elijah leaves to celebrate his life of love and compassion for others with: his mother, Jennifer M. Hadley (Corrie Jackson); father, George R. Po- lite, Jr.; sisters, Ajai Polite, Pamela Polite, Alexandria Po- lite, Jada Polite, Corrien Jack- son and Jennessa Hadley; grandfathers, Lenarr W.
Hadley and George R. Po- lite, Sr.; great-grandmother, Madelyn Clethen; special friend, Valerie Timmons; aunts, Monique Hinson and Pa- tricia Hadley (Devorris); uncle, Andrew Dennis (Melodie), Javarus Polite and Andre Brown; nieces, Zuri Polite and Keimoni Young; cousins, Maya Kinsey, Shane Anthony, Cameron Stokes, Deanna Stokes, Chase Stokes, Kwameisha Dennis, Amelia Dennis, Andrew Dennis, Jr., Walter Hadley, Malik Hadley, Elijah Hadley, Tamika Hadley, Christina Wilson and Tervanya Wilson; a host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; god parents, Nadege O’Connor, Shane O’Connor and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from3–5p.m.Duetothecur- rent CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visita- tion 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
Funeral service for Mrs. Lor- raine Baker Lewis who passed on May 18, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, May 29th, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, at 2 p. m. with Minister Lamark Lark, offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Lorraine Baker Lewis was born on October 12, 1950 in Eufaula, Alabama to the parent- age of Comer and Ruby Baker. Mrs. Lewis was a Certified Nurs- ing Assistant prior to her retire- ment. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. L. C. Lewis.
Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by: her parents, Comer and Ruby Baker; sisters, Ruby Den- nis, Minnie Dennis, Annie Cum- mings and longtime partner, Leroy Gay.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries of her with: husband, L. C. Lewis; daughters, Gretta Baker, Shenita Lewis, Michelle Lewis, and Shemeca Lewis Meacham; sons, Larry Dye and Clarence Smith; grandchildren, Antonio, Recha, Brittany, Reginald, Calvin, Candace, Joshua, April, Edward, Tominique and Amos; 20
Great-grandchildren, includ- ing a very special great-grand- daughter, Ashonti Reeves; 1 great, great-grandchild; sisters, Ivory Bell and Betty Morris (Tom); brothers, Comer Baker, Jr., and Ronnie Baker; stepson, Clifford Gay; goddaughters, Theresa Thompson, Tomeca Richardson, Theresa Morris; longtime and best friend, Mary Brooks and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Lorraine Baker Lewis was loved by many and will be truly missed.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day,May28,2021from3–8p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Due to the current CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visita- tion as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your conven- ience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SWEET LOVING MEMORIES
ARCHIE JAMES YOUNG, SR.
Your Legacy Lives On.
Your Journey Was Not In Vain.
From your wife, kids, fam- ily and friends.
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