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Funerals/Memoriam
JACOBS
MR. JALIL MALIK DUKES
Funeral Services for the late Mr. Jalil Malik Dukes, who en- tered eternal rest on May 6, 2021, will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 11 A. M. at the St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 5914 S. 78th Street, Tampa, FL 33619 (Progress Village), Rev. Thomas Heyward Pastor/Officiator, Min- ister Chad Muhammad, Eulogist. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Friday from 6PM to 8PM at the church.
Jalil Malik Dukes was born January 3, 1999, in Tampa, Florida to Seneca Dukes and Tosha Mcbride (Shatak Thomas).
Raised in Progress Village, Jalil attended Hillsborough County Schools, including Palm River, Progress Village and Spoto of Tampa FL.
Jalil’s career choices included working at Walmart, Hillsbor- ough County School District and becoming a music artist.
He loved his family, his family meant everything to him. Jalil en- joyed playing video games and baseball. Everyone who knew him knew that he would go to war for those he loved.
Jalil answered the call of her Lord and Savior on May, 6th, 2020 and is now resting in His loving arms.
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. EDDIE COX
Mr. Eddie Cox, of Bradley, Florida, transitioned to his perma- nent home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Hospi- tal. A Graveside Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue with Reverend Bryant Fayson, officiating. Inter- ment will follow. Masks are re- quired.
Mr. Eddie Cox, affectionately known as “Ed” was a native of Brewster/Bradley, Florida, born in 1938, to Ruth and Tonch Cox. He was a Master Carpenter.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his daughter, Betty Cox Smith; granddaughter, Angela Keenan; great grandson, Irie Yarde; brother, Willie Cox (Janice) of Vir- ginia; special niece, Ruth Mae Davis; special and devoted friends, Dorothy Clark and Georgette Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose from 4 – 6 p.m. Friday, May 21 at First Baptist Church, in Bradley, 6855 Old Highway 37, Bradley, FL 33835. Masks are required. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
Preceded in death by: Louis and Mary Ann Freeney and Grace and Paul Lee (great grandma and grandad) and Joyce Bailey (aunt) Joshua Washington (uncle).
He was the father of 3 children who now carry the torch. Ja’Khyrie Dukes, Ja’Syrie Dukes and Jalil Dukes, Jr.; and T’koia Anthony (girlfriend).
Jalil also leaves loving memo- ries with: Foster Walters and Richard Dukes (grandfather), Sherrie McBride and Patricia Richardson (grandmother) Seneca Dukes (father), Tosha McBride (mother) Shatak Thomas (step fa- ther).
Jalil was the oldest of 4 kids. Keyshawn Thomas, Xavier (broth- ers), Kylil Thomas Shaniah Thomas, Senesha Dukes and Myliah Thomas (sisters) Quamar (cousin), Carlisha Thomas (godsis- ter) Carlton Thompson, Jr. amd Taz (godbrothers).
Jalil was loved dearly by his family and friends. He also leaves loving memories with: his great aunts and uncles: Franga, Pamela (Fred), Chad (Trasha), Terrelle and Quanda; aunts: Monica McBride, Jessica McBride, Evan- gelina Hart, Cydney Price, Stephanie Olivia, Paige Pottinger and Paula Pottinger Shavonda Richardson (special aunt); uncles: Vincent Taylor and Rashen Price.
A host of cousins: Karynthia, Varunda, Iesha, Steven, LaVar, Jermaine, Tremaine, Glen, Brian, Ebony, Taneka, Jyreshia, Khadi- jah, Imani, Shakir, Khadir, Khalil, Chade, Endyah, Travaruis, Ty- ronda, Jonathan, Luis, Josiah, Jacquez Laterranaejah, Laterrion, Noah, Isaiah Yulee, Zariah, and Zaki, Nykeriah, Keyanha, Azjannie, Keaundre, Tremanie, Dejanae, Jermaine, Jr., Jayoni, Jeremiah, Journi, Zy’keriah, Lavar, Jr., Lavario, Lavaris, Sabrya, Samyrah, Brendan, Branden, Kali, Janae, Jamal; Raheim (nephew); all of the McBride, Dukes and Thomas fam- ily. Solo, Courtney, Kaliah JWAY Family (special friends).
“A Jacobs Service” Jacobs Funeral Home, LLC, Brooksville, FL 34601
MR. ANGEL GUEVARA
Mr. Angel Guevara of Tampa, FL passed away on Thursday, May 6th, 2021.
Angel was a native of Staten Island, NY and resident of Tampa for 27 years. He was a painter by profession, but his true love was music—deejaying on the week- ends for his family and friends.
Angel was predeceased by: his loving wife of 37 years, Dawn Marie; father, William Maldon- ado; and brother, Alfredo “Chino” Guevara.
He will be lovingly remem- bered by: his mother, Ada Mal- donado; father, Napoleon Guevara; children, Carmen Gue- vara and Yvonne Rodrigues (Jacob Rodrigues); sister, Yvonne Hobbs (Doc Hobbs); brother, Julio Maldonado; grandchildren, Nayliana Mateen, Osaiah Glover, and Jakhyis Bynoe; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Special thanks to Ray Williams Funeral Home for pro- viding viewing and cremation services and to Luis and Iris Ro- driguez for hosting his celebra- tion of life. Arrangements were entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & North- ern, Owners.
MS. PINKEY MAE BILLINGSLEY
Ms. Pinkey Mae Billingsley of Tampa passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memo- rial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Av- enue with Reverend Dr. C. T. Kirkland, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery. Masks are re- quired.
Ms. Pinkey Mae Billingsley was a native of Madison, Florida, and a resident of Tampa for over 70 years. She was educated in the public schools of Madison County and was a member of Nebo Baptist Church, Madison, FL.
Ms. Billingsley was a devoted housewife and took pride in caring for her family. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Arthur Billingsley, Sr.; parents, Russell Mitchell and Alice Mayhue; broth- ers, Russell Mitchell, Sr., Nathaniel Mitchell, Sr., and Henry Mitchell; sisters, May Lizzie Gary, Lilla Austin, and Charlie Mae Dorsey; daughters, Jeannette Williams Brown, Mary A. Williams and Louise Westbrooks and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Johnnie Bell Billingsley; sons, Arthur Billings- ley, Jr. and John Lee Billingsley, Sr., (Luciana); grandchildren, Kawana Brown (Gregory), George Green, Jr., (Sandra), Laytosha Green, Sonyette Alford, grand- niece, Pauline Price, Nekeisha Williams, Timothy Green, Maurice Mitchell, Pinkey Hayes, Artaybius Billingsley, Angela Garrett (James), Jalecia Billingsley Casimir (Ricardo), John Billings- ley, Jr., Shanard Reed and Shaquita Reed; sisters, Inez Archie and Minnie Lou Hall, both of Tampa, FL; great grandchil- dren, Marshenna Green Thomas (Jerome), Richelle Edwards, Za- layvia Harley (Michael), Shacora White, Jamal Alford, George Green, II, Bobbie Richardson, Aniya Green, Laneisha Green, Emiyah Green, Ja’Niyah Hayes, Ja’Varri Hayes, JCarter Hayes, Demetrius Billingsley, Ariyhanna Billingsley, Arlea Billingsley, Charles Gunn, III, Chauncey Gunn, Chandler Green, Miia Harley, Maurice Mitchell, Jr., and Tashi Mitchell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and neighbors. Friends, Mrs. Lillian Livingston, James Burt and Mrs. Ethel Pear- son. Caregivers, her daughter, Johnnie Bell Billingsley and LifePath Hospice Indigo Team.
Special thanks to John Billingsley, Minnie Hall, Ann Al- ford, Angela Garrett, Richelle Ed- wards and Mrs. Lillian Livingston.
The remains will repose from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, 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.
IN MEMORIAM
Bishop Willie C. Barb passed away on May 9, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1945 in Tampa, FL to Mr. Willie Authur Barb and Jeanette Mingo-Barb. As a child, he grew up in the Hyde Park and West Tampa areas. He attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from Middleton High School in 1964. He then went to FAMU on a baseball scholarship.
Bishop Barb and Mother Paulette Barb were joined in marriage on September 9, 1966. They have been married for 54 years. To this union God blessed them with 3 children, Regina, Darrell and Michael; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.
Bishop Barb was saved in 1969 under Bishop Amos Jackson. Over the years, God blessed him with his own ministry where he began his mission of helping others and preaching the Word of God.
Bishop was well known all over Tampa and was often referred to as “The Walking Bible.” Bishop has been Pastor at several different Churches in various locations here in Tampa and have ministered and witnessed to hundreds if not thousands of people. There are a great number of Ministers, Pastors, Apostles, Bishops, Evangelists, Teachers, etc., that have been in their path over the years.
Bishop Barb was also a Black Business owner during a time there were not many in this area. Notably from 1969 to 1979 he owned and operated a full-service Amoco Station located at the corner of 40th Street and Lake Avenue. He also owned and operated other service stations in the city. These businesses also gave him a great opportu- nity to be a witness for our Lord Jesus Christ. At his Service/Me- chanic stations you could always be sure to hear Gospel music and/or Gospel sermons on the radio or tape players.
BISHOP WILLIE C. BARB Bishop Barb touched so many lives and he will be greatly missed. (See Funeral Notice)
He was also known for his leadership and coaching for Belmont Heights Little League Baseball team.
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