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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
WILSON
MR. MICHAEL LEONARD MORRELL, JR.
Funeral service for Mr. Michael Leonard Morrell, Jr., who passed
away on August 30, 2020, will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 11 a. m. at Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, Florida 33610, Apostle Mark S. Jones, Pastor, with Pas- tor Lloyd McDonald, The Anointed Life Ministry of Plant City, Florida, Eulogist.
Michael Leonard Morrell, Jr. was a native Floridian born on De- cember 5, 1975, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Michael Mor- rell, Sr. and Dianne Hart. He at- tended schools in the Hillsborough County School Sys- tem, graduating from Tampa Bay Technical High School Class of 1993. He earned a basketball scholarship and attended Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas.
Michael had a true love for working from sun up to sun down. Michael was an entrepreneur, owner of MLM Property Mainte- nance, LLC, “IF YOU WANT IT DONE RIGHT, CALL MIKE.” He was so proud to have earned his union card as a Longshoreman with the International Longshore- men Association, Local 1402.
Michael was a true Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, whether the team was winning or losing, he followed them around the coun- try. He loved to go fishing, and traveling with his wife the love of his life, Toccara Morrell.
Michael Leonard Morrell, Jr.
WOODY’S
MR. KENNETH DALE JOHNSON
Mr. Kenneth Dale Johnson, 51, of Tampa, died on August 30, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fu- neral service will be held on Sat- urday, September 12, 2020, 10 a. m. at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E Chelsea St., Tampa, FL, with Bishop Matthew J. Williams, officiating. Interment will be at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Kenneth Dale Johnson was born on November 12, 1968 to a loving and caring mother, Evan- geline Bell Johnson. He at- tended the local schools of Hillsborough County, graduat- ing from Glorious Christian Academy, June 1985.
Ken attended Bethune-Cook- man College and in 1989 joined the United States Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, he has worked as a chef and food server in var- ious restaurants. He also at- tended Erwin Technical School, studying to be a Medical Techni- cian.
Ken leaves to cherish his memories: six sons, Kenneth D. Johnson, Jr., Joseph Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Marcus Johnson (all of Cincinnati, Ohio); Elijah Bailey, Jordan Colvin (of Cov- ington, Kentucky); one daugh- ter, Makiah Bailey (of Covington, Kentucky); one brother, Carl Johnson; four sis- ters, Gayle Williams (Bishop Matthew Williams), Karen Grimes, Andrea Johnson, and Sharon Henfield (Peter) (all of the Tampa area); a beloved uncle, Dale Bell (Henrimae); one aunt, Sharon Greene; nephews, Eldred, Antoine; niece, Deniece; a host of other nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
The remains will repose Fri- day, September 11, 2020, 4-7 p. m. at Brown Memorial Chapel, 2314 E. 27th Ave., Tampa, FL. Please follow CDC guidelines.
Woody’s Funeral Home
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ANDREW CHARLES STANCIL
Mr. Andrew Charles Stancil of Tampa, FL passed away qui- etly on Monday, August 31, 2020, at Advent Health Hospital, in Se- bring, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue with Evan- gelist Rosemary S. Gadsden, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bush- nell, Florida 33513.
Please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required.
Andrew Charles “Blue” Stan- cil, son of the late Malachi and Carrie L. Stancil, was a native of Tampa, Florida. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Middleton High School, Class of 1970.
Shortly after graduation, An- drew enlisted into the United States Army. Andrew also at- tended the University of South Florida and the University of Phoenix.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Carrie L Stancil; fa- ther, Malachi Stancil; and broth- ers, Carl, Melvin, and Theron; and niece, Toyaka (Tee Tee) Green-Wilson.
Andrew will be remembered for his love of reading, watching and playing sports. He loved laughter and most importantly, he loved his children, family and friends.
His life will be forever cher- ished in the lives of his children: Kennetha M. Carter, of Tampa, Florida, Adrian (Nicole) Wood- son of Hutto, Texas, and Tama- rah (Clarence) Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Rosemary (Kraig) S. Gadsden, Lenora Stancil-Green and Carolyn S. McCarty, all of Tampa, Florida; nieces, Erica N. Reed, Latoya S. Teartt (Melvin), Tereka D. Hep- burn (Mark), Karmen Gadsden, Kimberly Gadsden and Brittney Stancil; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren; aunt, Minnie Robinson of Lake- land, FL; Special Friends, Johnny B., Al Kelly and James (Zip) Summers; and a host of other relatives and friends. The visitation was held Tuesday, Sep- tember 8 from 3-7 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. HOWARD PIERCE, JR.
Mr. Howard Pierce, Jr., of Springhill, Florida passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Brooksville, Florida. There will be no local services.
Mr. Howard Pierce, Jr., was a native of Tampa, FL, and was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduat- ing from Don Thompson Voca- tional High School, class of 1952.
After graduation, Mr. Pierce enlisted into the United States Army and served until his hon- orable discharged.
He was employed with the Lily White Hospital, the U. S. Department of Public Health and Critikon, Inc. until his re- tirement.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Howard Pierce, Sr., and Elizabeth Matthews.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Gerald of Atlanta, GA and Rhonda of Cas- selberry, FL; grandchildren, Ge- offrey of Grayson, GA, Justin of Stone Mountain, GA and Olivia of Casselberry, FL; great grand- children, Geoffrey, Jr., and Genna; domestic partner, Bernadette Yee; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cards may be addressed to: The Pierce Family at P.O. Box 24712, Tampa, FL 33623. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial gift donation in the name of Howard Pierce, Jr., to the American Heart Associa- tion. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
was preceded in death by: his fa- ther, Michael, Sr.; grandparents, Andy and
Rosa Lee Morrell; grandmoth- ers, Eloise Emmons and Marie White; great- grandmother, Willie Mae Stroman; great-great grandmother, Catherine Brown; uncles, George Lewis and Lucious Williams, Alfonso Williams, James Stroman, Gary Presley and Donald Todd; sister- in-law, LaRhonda James; brother-in-law, Eddie Session, Jr. and cousin, Tameka Wallace.
He leaves to cherish loving memories with: his devoted wife, Toccara Morrell; daughters, Raqui Morrell, Zy’Learya Mc- Crone, Quinisha Daniels, Jazza- nia Collins and Moesha Collins; son, Darrell Collins; grandson, Jeremiah and unborn grandson, Novah; mother, Dianne Hart; his pops, Ralph Kyles and James Hart; sister, Michelle Session; brothers, Jason Williams (Lashawndra), Nathaniel Butler, Steven Scott, Sr. and Antoine Morrell; aunts, Paulette Smith, Darlene Brown, Geraldine Em- mons, Lisa
Lewis, Rosalyn Jackson, Ar- lene White, Nadine Tulloch, Ce- cilia Howard, Melva Brown, Norma Rosado, and Michelle Morrell; uncles, Tyran Brown (Carmi), Philip Morrell, Ralph Hawkins, Rymond Morrell, Mar- vin Morrell and Bruce Morrell; nieces and nephews, Jordan, Remi, Derenz, Jason, Jr., Steve, Jr., Shi’re, Danquaruis, Jaquaruis, Malik, Gabriel, Marielle, La’Faye; mother-in-law, Faye Kendrick (Jody); father-in- law, Hasan Alameen; sister-in- law, Makisha Dixon; brothers-in-law, Wilson Graham, Raymond James and Christopher Daniels; godbrother, Derick Levy; and a host of other sorrowing rel- atives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, September 11, 2020 at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3 – 8 p. m. Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Mr. Pelham J. P. Golden, Sr., would like to extend our deepest appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. No prayers, thoughts or words spo- ken have gone unnoticed.
Also, we are truly grateful for those who emailed, texted, trav- eled a distance, sent flowers, trib- utes, cards, and messages.
A special thanks to Ray Williams Funeral Home staff, Mount Morah Primitive Baptist Church, the Longshoremen Inter- national Association, #1402, friends, neighbors, and Konan’s BBQ.
How much we appreciate you.
From Willene Golden and family.
PELHAM J. P. GOLDEN, SR.
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