Page 35 - Florida Sentinel 6-18-21

Funerals/Card Of Thanks
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. LANCE HENRY JAMES, JR.
Mr. Lance Henry James, Jr., of Tampa, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Fu- neral Services will be conducted on Saturday, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 with Besstie Moehead, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Mr. Lance Henry James, Jr., was a native of Hillsborough County and a resident of Tampa for 22 years. He attended the Hillsborough County Public Schools and was employed at Staiin’s Lawn Care Solutions.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Beulah Lewis, Harold Gamble, Sr., Carrie and Leon Stephens; aunties, Ruth Gamble, Pamela Stephens, Denise Gamble and Eboni Carr; uncles, Calvin Stephens, Forrest Cooper and Derrick Stephens.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories to: his parents, LaQuanda Stephens and Louis Carr, IV, and Lance James, Sr., and Chanitta Lynwood; loving son, Chance Kentrell James (mother, Ebony); grandparents, Leatha Gamble, Leon Terry Stephens (Jenetta), Maggie God-
win, Margaret Hall-Washington and Venola Lynwood; siblings, Gucci, Keta, Nek, Nutt, Chalancia James, Quan G., Rondoo, Big Symone (special sister), AQuib, Shakeal, Bryant (Angie), Twa- niesha, Montrell, Tyrieal, Kasia, Bobby Warren (Flame), Laxon Larry (Von B), Ron Yarde (Wonk), Nate and Ceno; very, very special sisters, Camisha Dixon, Do- minique Williams, Bianca Williams and Tomaneka Kelly; aunties, LaWanda Stephens (Wai- tus), Simone Johnson Stephens, LaSandra Pedrosa (Lo), Rena Hayes, Tacara Drew, Glenda Washington, Kim Levette, Twila Daniels, Shirlene Livingston, Yumeka Harrison (Tank), Symeka Howard Garcia, Lynn Darby, Shell Darby, Mamma Hazel, Trendi Newbie, Katie Brown, Shanika Neal and Twanda Ramsey; uncles, Lonnie Gray, Jr., Terry Leon Stephens (Lil Nolin), Quentin Stephens, Terry Leon Stephens (PNut), Chico, Michael Johnson (Teffes), Michael Mack, David Walker, Albert Knight, Desmond Williams, Larry Williams, Jerome Lynwood, Marquis Levetta, Jamie Saey, Shawn and Video Cylatt; cousins, Alesha Hopson, Quanzav- cous Cooper, Tashari Gary, Zac- chreus Gray, Nu-Nu, Michael Johnson, Nia Canida, Detrrieo Stephens, Ledqun Stephens, Mar- ley Lynn, Quenyla Stephens, Quentin Stephens, Quzay Stephens, Spanky, Yummie, Fat- Cat, Bubba, Kailey, Kwami, Boup, Mon, Chrisshaundra, De’mon, PeeDee, Duke Johnson, Marri, Kailah and Alicia Pedrosa, LaCar- men Galviens, and D. J. Battles Quan, Tray, Amp, Vontae and Dre; special cousin, Kenyana Johnson; special friend, ShaQuoria Bryant and a host of great aunties, great uncles and cousins.
The remains will repose from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. EVORA WYNN PIMENTO
Mrs. Evora Wynn Pimento passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Memorial Services will be con- ducted on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida with Reverend Velvet R. Caldwell, officiating.
Mrs. Pimento was born on Feb- ruary 24, 1945, in Tampa. She at- tended Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from Middle- ton High School, Class of 1962. She earned her bachelor’s degree in So- cial Work from Bethune-Cookman College in 1966. Her Social Worker career spanned for over 37 years at various Hillsborough County Public Schools. She retired in 2003 from Cleveland Elementary School.
She was a member of Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church and served there faithfully until her heavenly call.
She was preceded in death by her: parents, Woodrow and Sarah Wynn; grandson, Darrius Fullwood; twin sister, Flora Poitier; sister, Hazel Bozeman; brother, Woodrow Wynn, Jr.; nephew, Joseph Boze- man, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Judge George E. Edgecomb, Joseph Boze- man, Sr., Melvin Pimento and Johnny Hayes, Jr.; mother-in-law, Alma Hayes; and father-in-law, Joseph Pimento.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory and lives in her legacy: devoted husband of 54 years, Alvin C. Pi- mento, Sr.; two daughters, Angela Fullwood (Darrick) and Cherie Pi- mento-Bethune (Brian); stepson, Alvin Pimento, Jr., (Rhonda); nine grandchildren, Darrick Fullwood, Jr., Angelique Fullwood, Bria Davis, Amber Fullwood-Corbett, Alex Pi- mento, Briana Bethune, Brian Bethune, Jr., (Allicia), Brooke Bethune and Brandon Bethune; great-granddaughter, Evin Corbett; sister, Doretha Edgecomb; nieces, Gwendolyn Bates (James), Dianne Kelly (Andrew), Mildred Starks, Sharon Poitier, Allison Edgecomb, Kimberly Poitier and Karla Jackson (Joseph); cousins, Margaret Williams (Clifton, Sr.), Albert Curry, Henrietta Bryant, Carrye Rudd, Odell Stroud, Alice Cunningham, Marvin Sevillian (Madeline) and Michelle Stewart (Ronald); brothers- in-law, Albert Pimento (Pat), Pre- ston Hayes (Deanna), Felton Hayes (Rosharon) and Wendell Hayes; sis- ters-in-law, Cecelia Pimento, Jacqueline Thornton (Terry) and Wanda Torrance (Timothy); and a host of other family and friends.
NO VISITATION WILL BE HELD. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church no later than 10:15 a.m. We are following CDC guidelines; therefore, masks are required for those in attendance. The service will stream live at: www.allentempletampa.org OR con- nect on Facebook live: @ Allen Tem- ple AME Church.
In lieu of flowers, you may do- nate to the George Edgecomb Soci- ety/Moffitt Cancer Center, https://give.moffitt.org
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. JOHN JUNIOR REED, SR.
Mr. John Junior Reed, Sr., 78, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Memorial Services will be conducted on Sat- urday, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 5001 Cumber- land Drive, Tampa, FL 33617 with Pastor R. A. Polk, Officiating and Reverend Charles Smith, Eulogist. Masks are required. Interment will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 on Monday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Mr. Reed was a native of Mon- ticello, Florida, and was educated in the Jefferson County Public School System. He served in the U. S. Army and later worked and re- tired from RC Cola, Tampa, Florida. Mr. Reed was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church, Tampa, Florida.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: 3 sons, John, Jr., Reed (Temeka), Sharn Reed (Joan) and Kendrick Reed; daughter, Kim- berly Reed; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; uncle, Ben- jamin Stewart; a devoted and lov- ing special friend, Florrie Singleton and a host of relatives and friends.
The viewing and visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. Masks are re- quired.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. DEMETRIA ANNETTE GRACE SLATER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Demetria Annette Grace Slater, who transitioned this earthly life on June 4, 2021, will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 2:00 pm. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606. Masks are re- quired.
Demetria Annette Grace Slater, aka “DeeDee” was born on August 18, 1974, to her par- ents, Alma Jean Robinson and Melvin Grace, Sr.
DeeDee was a native of Or- lando, Florida, and a longtime resident of Tampa Florida. She received her early education in the Orange County Public School System, which led her to pursue a career in the medical field. After many years of working with different institutions, she found a home with Tampa Lakes Health Rehabilitation Center as a Certi- fied Nursing Assistant, where she was able to showcase her nat- ural gift of bringing laughter and love into every setting.
In addition to her love for helping others, she also had an eye for creativity which she transformed into “Your De’Sire Kreations,” specializing in per- sonalized keepsakes and fashion. DeeDee spent her last years being an advocate for Lupus, which provided her the platform to share her journey and encour- age others through her faith in God.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Melvin Grace, Sr., and grandson, Tyrin Rein Brown-Richardson.
Her legacy continues through her husband, Kevin Slater; five children, Travares Richardson, X’avier Allen, John Cole, Jr., Joh’neshia Grace and Ka’Nesha Slater; grandkids, Jor- dyn X’avia Allen, and Harmony Jreu Sarette.
THERE WILL BE NO VISITA- TION OR PUBLIC VIEWING on Friday, June 18.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
CARD OF THANKS
EDWARD D. VIVERETTE
The family of the late Ed- ward D. Viverette would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your prayers, phone calls, food, drinks, flowers, cards and other acts of kindness shown during our bereavement. Special thanks to all of our family and friends, Officiating Pastor, Michael Kneeley, Elder Mary Williams, Evangelist Eva Rus- sell, Pastor Christine Hymes, Kesha Muschett and Latheria Knight; and for all of our family that came from out of state. From the depths of my heart, God Bless you all.
Evangelist Bettie Viverette and family.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY PAGE 17-A