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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
‘SIR’ RANDALL EDWARD WATKINS
Mr. Randall Edward Watkins passed away on Friday, Novem- ber 12, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Decem- ber6,2021,1p.m.,atRay Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa 33606. MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED.
“Randy” was born November 25, 1966 to Shirley Nichols Watkins and Randall Nathaniel Watkins. He began his education in Hillsborough County, but moved to Miami, Florida at an early age where he graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School. Randall, an excel- lent trumpet player, was part of Carol City’s outstanding march- ing band. He joined the United States Army after graduation, and proudly served his country. Randy was known for always sending spiritual texts and words of encouragement to his family and friends no matter what he was going through personally. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Randy is preceded in death by: his grandparents: Charlotte and Rev. Harvey Nichols, Sr., Mil- dred and Albert Bailey, Sr., and Randall Watkins, Sr.; brother, Mark J. Watkins; aunt, Marlene Miller; uncles, Harvey Nichols, Jr., Albert Bailey, Jr., and George Hilliard.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: daughter, Myla Watkins; grandsons, Daniel Glover, Da’Nari Glover; grand- daughter, Ki’Money White; a de- voted mother, Shirley Watkins-Blythe; sisters, Bernadette Cooper, Billie Jean (Terrance) Malloy; brother, David (Sheila) Osborne; great aunts, Sarah Whittington and Veronica Wilson; aunts, Barbara Cooper, Teralyn Jones, Deborah (Johnny) Nelson, Charlene Webb, Valerie Wilson, Mildred (Carlton) Hender- son, and Charlotte (Moses) Har- mon; uncles, John Nichols, Johnny Bailey and Reginald Bailey; nieces, Tiffany Cooper, LeAndria Chester, Taylor Cooper, Jahdira Osborne, Marissa (Rohan) Watkins, Desiree (Lyndale) Carter, Kyara Osborne, Jayla Watkins, Faith Malloy, and Joy Malloy; nephews, Terrell Cooper, Trenton Cooper, Sedric Chester, Aaron Chester, Khalil Os- borne, Ameer Osborne, Elijah Os- borne, Donte Brooks, Nathaniel Watkins, and Terrance Malloy; cousins, Charlotte Scruggs, There- sita (Rob) Riley, Tina Lovett, Kim- berly Jones, Wanda (Gene) Sneed, Valerie (Donald) Ware, Johnny Jones, III, Adrian (Aundre) Ghee, Traci (Tommy) Baxter, Keith (Shara) Bailey, Tenesha (Geron- imo) Wood, Adria Webb, Charlene (Monte) Bowens, Carmen Hilliard, Survet (Eric) Albury, Katrina (Tim) Carwise, Charles Wilson, Jimmy (Christina) Nelson, Paige Johnson, Kenya (Rick) Haynes, Yolanda (Twon) Jones, De’anna (Terrick) Wiggins, Shakisha Law- son, Cherese Wilson, Willie Nichols, Jessica (Cameron) Kelly, Joi (Shawn) Dupree, Edward Johnson, Marcus Johnson, Reagan Bailey, Charlotte Wilson, Skylar Wilson, and O. C. Wilson; grand- nephew, Tyson Williams; grand nieces, Eriance Wilson, Shayla Teeka, Sherrelle Cooper, Treasure Wilks, and Charity Carter; along with extended Watkins, Nichols, Bailey, Johnson, Saunders (Ba- hamas) families; and, the Miami Chapter of the Cupidettes.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
MR. SANTIAGO VASQUEZ, JR.
Mr. Santiago Vasquez, Jr. of Tampa, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. The Celebra- tion of Life Service will be con- ducted on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 2 p. m. at Shekinah Glory Cathedral C. O. G. I. C., 402 W. English Street, Plant City, FL 33563, with Pastor A. D. Shaw, of- ficiating.
Mr. Santiago Vasquez, Jr. was a native of Bronx, New York, and a resident of Tampa for 48 years. He attended Hillsborough High School and was a member of Shek- inah Glory Cathedral C. O. G. I. C. He was retired.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his wife, Betty Vasquez; two daughters, Chantel Vazquez, and Raquel Jones (David), of Tampa, FL; three sons, Cori Robinson (Christle) of Lafayette, LA, Santi- ago Vasquez, III and Antwan Vasquez of Tampa, FL; step-chil- dren, Kenneth Dupree, Kimberly Montgomery, Tesha Peoples, Arayor Shipp, Nathaniel Dorsey, II (Rebecca), Eva Dorsey Pool (Everton) and Shyrontay Keel, all of Tampa, FL;grandchil- dren, Chantyana Dade, Najee Dade, Santana D. Vasquez, Jere- miah Reed, Quadon Vasquez, Des- tiny Robinson, and Jai Robinson, all of Lafayette, LA; Ayana Jones, Aubrey Jones, Brittney Mack, Keith Hopkins, Rayven Shipp, Bryanna Dorsey, Ciara Dorsey, Natori Dorsey, Kelvin Pickering, Jeremyiah Brown, and Cahniya Falconer, all of Tampa, FL; great-grandchildren, Jhordan Everhart, Keithan Comer, Keimani Hopkins, Keiyah Hop- kins, Amina Shipp, and Travis Shipp, all of Tampa, FL; one sister, Rebecca Rodriquez (Juan) of New London, CT; two brothers, Jose Rodriquez and Edwin Vasquez of Tampa, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sat- urday, December 4, 2021, 1 p. m. to 2 p. m., prior to the service. (MASK RECOMMENDED).
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
WASHINGTON
BROTHER CARL HORRY BERRY, SR.
The Homegoing Celebration for Brother Carl Horry Berry, Sr., will be held on Saturday, Decem- ber 4, 2021, at Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church of Bealsville, 5100 Horton Road, Plant City, FL, with Pastor Larry D. Keys, officiating. Visita- tion will be from 11 a. m. – 12:45 p. m.
Mr. Carl H. Berry, Sr., was born June 23, 1942, to Horry and Leola Durant Berry of Bealsville, FL. Carl was the second oldest of three children.
Carl attended Glover School in the community of Bealsville and graduated from Marshall High School in 1960. He attended Gibbs Junior College and then went to work at Ewell Construc- tion Company.
Carl later went to work at American Cyanamid and re- mained there for 9 years. He later joined GTE and retired after 27 years in 1999. Carl followed his father in the farming business. His love for nature inspired him to become a beekeeper and was the owner/operator of Berry’s Apiaries.
Brother Carl was a member of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church of Bealsville, where he served as the church sexton for many years. He also served as a member of the usher board, member of the Board of Trustees, Lay Organiza- tion President, member of the Sons of Allen, member of the Male Chorus and member of the Best of Years Seniors’ Fellowship.
Carl transitioned to his heav- enly home on Thursday, Novem- ber 18, 2021, with his beloved Wanda by his side.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: a loving and devoted wife, Wanda Berry; sister, Eunice (Maurice) Alexander; children, Tresea (Wesley) Joyce, Yvonne Simmons, Carl Berry, Jr., India (Earl) Lofton, Tenell (Dianna) Berry, Regina Glover, Krista (Brustoa) White, Regan (Clair- vance) Leonel; sisters-in-law, Velma McQuay, Barbara Dexter; special nieces, Jewel Whitfield, Kaletha Tate; special nephew, Irvin (Monique) Gadson; eight- een grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and church family.
Due to current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED. For your convenience and safety, we have extended visitation hours.
“A Professional Service of Comfort by Washington”, LLC, Plant City; Anthony Washington, Jr., LFDIC/Owner, Carolyn Washington, Owner.
WILSON
MR. JULIUS MILTON BRADDY, JR.
A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Julius Milton Braddy, Jr., who passed away on November 29, 2021, will be conducted on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, at 10 a. m. at Peace Progressive Community Church at 2628 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida Pastor Timothy Kemp with Elder Fredrick Thomas officiating. In- terment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Julius was a native of Florida and resident of Tampa, Florida for 87 years. He attended Middle- ton Senior High School and grad- uated in 1953. After graduating he enlisted and served honorably in the U. S. Army.
Julius was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He was a devoted Christian, who loved the Lord, life and his family.
Julius was preceded in death by: his beloved parents, Julius M. Braddy, Sr. and Nellie M. Robin- son Braddy; a son Julius M. Braddy, III; sister, Mary Lee Spikes, aunts and uncles.
He leaves to cherish memories of him with four daughters, She- lia B. Smith, Sharon Braddy Mitchner, Gail E. Braddy, Veron- ica Braddy-Pascoe (Michael); grandchildren, Charles C. Smith, Bryan A. Smith, Marvin L. Braddy, Sherrail L. Steward (George), Cleveland B. Mitchner, Andre Smith; four great grandchildren; a host of stepchil- dren, nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends including neighbors, Richardean Hills-Ack- bar, Cookie Wright, Jermaine Wright, Greg Wright, Jr., Oscar Wilson and Peace Progressive Community Church Family.
Family and friends are asked to attend the wake services on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, from 5 p. m.-7 p. m. at Peace Progres- sive Community Church. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR BOTH THE WAKE AND FUNERAL SERVICE. There will be no viewing of the remains after the eulogy.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
FOR ALL THE TIMES
GLADYS D. WASHINGTON
For all the times you gently picked me up when I fell down, you kissed the pain away and told me not to frown.
For all the times you tied my shoes and tucked me into bed, or needed something for yourself, but put me first instead.
For everything we shared, the dreams, the laughter and the tears, I love you with a special love that deepens every year.
Thanks mother, your loving daughter, Debbie.
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