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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MR. MARLO SAMAAD THOMAS
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Marlo Samaad Thomas, 19, passed away on September 28, 2021, will be held Saturday, Octo- ber 9th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., with Pas- tor Antonio Gunn, Officiating.
Marlo was born in Tampa, Florida, on July 21, 2002. He grad- uated from Chamberlain High School, May 2020, and he was cur- rently working as a sales associate.
Marlo was a talented artist. He received the Lord at an early age. Marlo is remembered by his family and friends as a man of character who loved to make others laugh.
He is survived by: his parents, Niesha Thompson and Adrian Thomas, brothers, sisters and many family members and friends.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours. Memo- rial donations may be made in Marlo’s name to https://gofund.me/99ac454e.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
CECIL E. NEDD, JR. 10/11/1956 – 1/1/2014
Thinking of you on your birthday, with sadness in our hearts, for a very special someone, from whom we had to part.
Happy birthday, Cecil!
Love, your family and friends.
WASHINGTON
MRS. PHYLLIS R. JOYCE
Mrs. Phyllis R. Joyce of Plant City, Florida, passed away on Sep- tember 30, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 11 a. m., at Allen Chapel AME Church, 1109 E. Laura St., Plant City, 33563. Visitation will be held at 10 a. m., one hour before the serv- ice.
Mrs. Joyce is the daughter of Mrs. Ivory Price Rutlege and Mr. Willie Freeman Price (deceased). Mrs. Joyce attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. She was a devoted wife and loving and caring mother.
Phyllis R. Joyce leaves to mourn: a loving husband, John Joyce, Sr.; mother, Ivory Price; lov- ing daughters, Shanitta Price, Tamara Price, Ausuzada Price, Samcoria Price, Johnisha Graddy, Minnie Graddy, Carrisha Graddy, Gayla Joyce, Minnisha Burch, La’Angle Joyce; loving sons, An- thony Price, Antwon Price, John Price, Jr. (Tank) and Johnathan Joyce; her grandkids, aunts, uncles, son-in-law, brothers, sisters; and a loving father-in-law, Odell Gordon.
A professional service o comfort by Washington Funeral Home, Plant City, FL, Anthony Washing- ton, LFD.
IN MEMORY OF
ODIE JONES, JR. 7/12/1937 - 10/11/2019
It has been 2 years since God wrapped his loving arms around you and took you home.
We think of you every day and remember you as a devoted husband and father.
Your loving wife, Dorothy and family.
FAMILY NOTICE
BROTHER ROGER MCKAY, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Brother Roger McKay will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10 a. m., at St. John Cathedral, 3401 East 25th Avenue, Tampa, FL, Dr. Curt L. McKay, Officiating, Reverend Dwight Newkirk, Pastor.
Roger McKay was born to the parents of Annie McKay Jenkins and John D. Butler on March 24, 1934, in Estill, South Carolina. He was raised with Isaac Jenkins.
Roger obtained his education in Estill, South Carolina Public School System and was employed in the building and contracting in- dustry. He was self-employed for many years through Quality Con- crete, Roger McKay & Company, McKay Group, & McKay Engineer- ing. He has many buildings and projects to his credit throughout the City of Tampa and State of Florida. He retired at the age of 65. He employed and mentored many construction workers and young aspiring contractors.
He dedicated his life to Christ later on in his life. He became a Christian and faithful member of Abundant Life Worship Center in Tampa, FL. He worked just as hard for the Lord’s Kingdom as his own business.
Roger married Margaret John- son McKay in 1965 and brought to- gether two families.
He was preceded in death by: his parents: Annie McKay Jenkins and Isaac Jenkins and John D. But- ler; sisters: Gladys Jenkins John- son, Annie Lou Jenkins Davis, Sarah Jane Darien, Pauline Hutchinson, Evelyn Myers, Cora Wright, brothers: Willie Butler and Thomas Butler; children: Roger McKay, Jr.; and grandchildren: Kamica D. Brown and Alvin Christopher Johnson.
Roger leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife of 56 years, Margaret McKay; 2 sisters: Louise J. Deloach, Clara Mae Perry and Julia Butler, 2 brothers: Earnest McKay, Andrew McKay; 1 daughter, Annie McKay Brown; 7 sons, Willie Sparrow (Geneva), Charles Mayhue, Arthur McKay, Alvin Johnson (Miram), Jeffery Johnson (Pamela), Bishop Curt L. McKay (Estelle), and Cepeda McKay (Vivian); 24 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives: nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ALICE MARIE JEFFERY October 8, 1927 – December 28, 2014
Happy 7th birthday in heaven to our dear mother.
Forever in our hearts: Fred, Tyrone, Otis, Tim, Janet, Arsie, other rel- atives and caring friends.
IN MEMORY OF
CARRIE MAE LOFTON Born: April 10, 1922 Died: October 12, 1991
We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peace- ful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the CHAIN will link again.
Love, Carrie Hurst and family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MOTHER MINNIE FLOYD
Happy birthday, Mom. You’re over on the Lord’s side, celebrating with the angels in heaven. We miss you so much. We love you, but God loved you best.
Pastor Coller (Ballard) Williams, Willie (Bay), Jackie, Jeffrie, Katrina and the Ballard family.
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