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Funeral/Memoriam
WILSON
MS. VALERIE TILLMAN
A Private Memorial Service will be held for Valerie Tillman, who passed away at a local hos- pital on May 28, 2020.
Ms. Valerie Tillman was born in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage of Edward Parker and Irene Mathis Parker on March 4, 1963.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Edward Parker and brother, Vincent Tillman.
Ms. Valerie Tillman leaves to cherish memories with: her daughter, Bianca Tillman; son- in-law, Jerry Gibson; son, Travis Tillman; mother, Irene Parker; grandchildren, Bernard Till- man, Aniyla Tillman, Alaysia Tillman and Jayceon Gibson; brother, Larry Tillman; nieces, Dominique Tillman and De- janique Knight; nephews, Corie Brown, Starion Lester, Ledjun Stephens; and other relatives and friends. THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ERNEST LEE NOBLES
Mr. Earnest Lee Nobles of Tampa passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.
Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, June 27th at 2 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Apostle Marilyn Roberts, officiating, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, eulogist. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Please follow the CDC guide- lines.
Mr. Earnest Lee Nobles was a native of Fulton, Alabama and longtime resident of Tampa, Florida. Earnest Lee Nobles, af- fectionately known as ‘Fat Mook,’ accepted Christ at an early age. Earnest was born to the late Earnestine Washington Nobles and James Nobles and was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County.
Earnest was a devoted long distant truck driver who enjoyed his career and worked with sev- eral trucking companies prior to his retirement to include Mary’s, Walpole, WW Trucking and Les- sor Trucking. He retired after 42 years of dedicated service.
When Earnest retired, he continued his passion as an In- dependent Owned Truck Driver.
He loved his family so much so he would spend little time at home to make sure he was a good provider for his family. His loving, kind, and fun spirit will be remembered by all of those that knew him.
He preceded in death by: his mother, Earnestine Washington Nobles; father, James Nobles; daughter, Lekenya Cooper; broth- ers, Louis Washington, Freddie Nobles, Robert Nobles and Eu- gene Washington; and sisters, Er- minteen Pugh, Dorothy (Franklin) Burleson, and Gloria Gene Todd.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: a special friend/caregiver, Tina Herring of Tampa; daugh- ters, Lakesha Grayson, Heather Slater, Octavius Grayson, and Earnesia Nobles; sons, Ernest No- bles, Jr., Anthony Nobles, Mario Nobles, Timothy Nobles, and Devon Nobles; five sisters, Annet (Johnnie) Jackson, Shirley Dortch, Reverend Jodie (David) Hyde of Thomasville, AL, Betty Nobles, and Bernice (Robert) Thomas; sister-in-law, Ruth Washington; five brothers, Roy (Pinease) Nobles, Dwight (Diana) Nobles, Richard (Deloris) Nobles, Kelvin (Chastity) Nobles of Fair- burn, GA, and Michael Nobles of McDonough, GA; brother-in-law, Ira Todd Jr.; grandchildren, Au- ri’Yana Nobles, Omari Nobles, Ziniya Nobles, Janiyah Nobles, Jamar Nobles, Isaiah Benitez, Mathyus Almighty, Messiah Almighty, Imani Nobles, Eriana Nobles, Ella Nobles, Elijah No- bles, Mehki Nobles, Jaxson Reid and Kenneth Sampson; god- daughters, Shayla Allen, Shar- queesha McCray, and Love Bellamy.S; close friend, Charles Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose one hour prior to service (1 p. m.) at the Church. We are asking fam- ily and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & North- ern, Owners.
MS. BRENDA J. THOMAS-ROSS
Ms. Brenda J. Thomas-Ross of Tampa, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 2 p. m. at Life In Christ Commu- nity Church, 9706 N. 26th Street, with Elder Fredrick Thomas, eu- logist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery. Please follow the CDC guide- lines.
Brenda was a native of Tampa, FL, born to Fredrick D. Thomas and Mildred Miller. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School. She was a member of The Grace of God Church M. B. Church.
Brenda was preceded in death by: her parents, Mildred Miller and Fredrick D. Thomas; aunt, Dorothy Newton; brothers, Wal- lace Miller, and Alfred Moore, Jr.; sister, Florence Miller; and nephew, Derrick Moore.
She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Dion (Phalen) Little; son, Ronald (Michelle) Williams, Jr.; grandchildren, Dontae (Nadia) Thomas, Eboni Thomas-Mack, Derek (Shontavia) Williams, Mariah Williams, Derek (Michelle) James, Damian Williams, and Tyuane Keeton; brothers, Frederick (Sheila) Thomas, Clyde Marshall, Wesley (Lori) Shuler, and Donnell Williams, Sr.; sister, Freddye (James) Bivens; sister-in-law, Christine Moore; 13 great-grands, Keyon, Jr., Janasia, Taniyah, Shatavia, Clifford 4th, LeJaun, Jr., My’Love, Shawn, Jayla, Ken- neth, Dalani, Jamia, and Ja- mareus; nieces, Shelathia Thomas, Kendra (Bismark) Manes, Cherel (Tarrant) Gilbert, Kim Bivens and Kelly (Derek) Saffold; nephews, Keith Thomas, Chris Thomas, Jermaine Thomas, Fred (Allison) Salters and James (Kathy) Bivens, Jr.; godchildren, Keenya (Darius), Chanelle (Ter- ence), Terri (Kerrence), Kevin (Sharon), Greg (Rosina), Francina (Roland), Tiffany (Tony), Tony (April), and Francina (Roland); special daughters, Tameka (Raymond) and Rhonda (Chancey); best- friends, Beautie Carter and Jackie Hudson; and a host of rel- atives and friends and a special thank you to her hospice care team.
The remains will repose from 3 to 7 p. m. Friday, June 26th 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, Own- ers.
MR. WILLIE FLOYD WILLIAMS
Mr. Willie Floyd Williams of Tampa passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.
A Graveside service will be conducted Saturday, June 27th at 11 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, with Pastor Antwain Williams, Sr., officiating. Inter- ment will follow. Please follow the CDC guidelines.
Mr. Willie Floyd Williams was a native of Abbeville, Ala- bama, born to Martha Preston Walker and John Henry Williams. He moved to Naples, Florida for a short time, then re- located to Tampa, Florida, where he has been a resident for 55 years. He was educated in the Public Schools of Collier County, Naples, FL and was a Master Me- chanic and the owner of Williams Auto Tech, both local and International locations to include: Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Naples Italy.
Mr. Williams was also an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. His hobbies were playing Dominoes and cards with his friends that became family.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, John Henry Williams, Martha Walker and William Walker (stepfather); and his brother, Cornelius Williams.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory: a de- voted and loving wife of 39 years, Patsy Williams; daughter, Gina Bronson Jones; son, Antwain Williams, Sr. and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren, Dark- eisha Bronson, DeMarcus Bron- son and wife, Porscha, Daisha Jones, Perry Jones, IV, Alexis Williams, Antwain Williams, Jr.; great grandchildren, Da’Onni Odom, Lloyd Pompey, Llendryck Pompey, Legend Moore, Em- press Moore, and DeMarcus Bronson, Jr.; brothers, James Earl Williams and wife, June, John Williams and wife, Alma, Robert Williams and Wendy; aunts, Annie Joette Holloway Jones, Zora Walker, Ida Law- son, and Mary “Cat” Bulger; great aunt, Mary Ethel; sister-in- law, Paulette Baker Andrews; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends.
The remains will repose from 3 to 7 p. m. Friday, June 26 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to fol- low the CDC guidelines. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DOROTHY GREGORY McDOWELL November 27, 1929 – June 2o, 2003
Gone but never forgotten. Momma, you are yet missed by your family and all who knew and loved you.
From your children, Judge Barbara J. Mobley, Curtis Mc- Dowell and Maxwell E. Mc- Dowell.
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