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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. CLARENCE JOSEPH MARTIN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Clarence Joseph Martin of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, will be held Saturday, June 13th, 10 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Prophet Farnorris Morgan, officiating.
Clarence Joseph Martin was born March 14, 1949. He had a heart of gold! He never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie Doe Martin (Gloria); mother, Bernice Mathis.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his wife, Georgia Collier Burney-Martin; daughter, Clarissa Janae Martin; grandson, Terrance Luney- Langhorne, Jr.; brothers, Michael Martin (Mae) and Dar- ryl Martin; sisters, Valerie Mar- tin-Jeffrey (Wendell), Denise Cowser (Wayne), Gwendolyn Leonard (Joseph), Vera Little (Eddie) and Sherry Martin; nieces, Nasheika “Nikki” Martin, Deedra Martin, Megan Frias, Di- amond Martin, Brittani Kemp, Lashonda Mulwa, Artieka Mar- tin, D’Audra Davis and Tashara Martin; nephews, Darryl Martin, Jr., Joseph Leonard, III, Christopher Mack, II, Michael J. Martin, Treynard Martin, Jaylen Wiley, D’Andre Riley and Jonah Martin; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. RANDOLPH HAYNES
A Graveside Celebration for Randolph “Chucky” Haynes of Tampa, Florida, who transi- tioned on Wednesday June 3, 2020. Services will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 1 p. m., at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Pastor Benjamin Curry of Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, offici- ating.
Chucky, affectionately known as “Cutney” or “Babie” was born on Saturday, July 07, 2001 to lov- ing mother, Shenequa “Neka” Haynes-Safford and father, Ulysses Brown, Sr. He attended Hillsborough County public schools and played youth sports. He was a big-hearted, loving soul that put family above everything. Being the self-proclaimed, “Best Athlete” in the family, he enjoyed playing football, playing video games with his cousins, rapping, and being Clyde to Bonnie (his mom).
He is reunited in death with: his grandfather, Ken Meeks, great grandmother, Mary Harri- son, and uncles, Randolph “Grip” Haynes, and Randall “Pennard” Haynes, whom will shelter him in their loving arms.
Treasured memories will be left with: his mother, Shenequa Haynes-Safford Terrance, Sr.); father, Ulysses Brown; brothers, Robert Miller, Jr., and Ulysses Brown, Jr.; sisters, Ulysseia Brown and Ahlissa Brown; step- siblings, Keilijah Safford, Ter- rance Safford, Jr.; grandparents, Michelle Haynes (Carnell) and Michelle Robinson (James); great- grandparents, Jean Meeks and JoAnn Harris; aunts, Ebony Haynes, Tamara Buie (Reginald), Brandi Scrivens (Ellis), Starr Buie and Candice Martin (Samuel); uncles, Antonio Ram- sey (Arleslie), Antwan Ramsey, Carnell Haynes (Latoria) and Darius Haynes (Rashada); great aunts and uncles; best cousins, Antwan, Jr., Edward, IV, Dar- maine, Jr., Adrian, Edrick, Da’ Nario; special friends, Chasity, Tiara, Paul, Curtis, Charles, Alphonso, Jahfaree, Chris, Mario, Billy, and K. J; extended families, Safford, Haynes, Buie, Robinson, Meeks, Harris, McCul- lough, and Greater New Salem P. B. Church, Nick Cox (Karen); godmother, godsister, and count- less other cousins, family, and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday June 12, 2020 from 4 p. m. – 6 p. m., as our family come together in a multitude of love to send home this beautiful spirit that deserves to be celebrated. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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INTEGRITY
MR. RYAN MELVIN
Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Ryan Melvin will be held private.
Ryan Melvin was born April 2, 1990 in Tampa, Florida. He at- tended Hillsborough County Schools. He enjoyed music, bas- ketball, video games, fishing, and football.
He is preceded in death by: grandparents, Joe and Bettina Davison-Booker, Robert Melvin; aunt, Evelyn Booker; uncles, Michael, Sr., and Forrest Booker; sister, Bettina T. Booker.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his chil- dren, Symia and Ryan Melvin, Jr., Rameses Melvin; parents, Sh- eryl Booker-Godfrey (Frederick) and William Melvin, Sr., (Be- linda); grandmother Iris Melvin; brothers, Edward C. Reed, Jr., Michael Reed, William Melvin, Jr.; sisters, Erica C. Reed, Shavonne Reed, Andrea Moore, Tyquanya and Sontoya Bailey; aunts, Shelia Booker, Gloria Davison-Smith; nieces, Ariyanah Jones, Alyse Carter, Tarohndra and Tariohn Alexander; nephews, Malachi Reed, Caiden Montgomery, Carter Jones, Mar- quice and Marquari Gordon, Michael D. Reed, Demarcus Booker, Tre’Rohn and Tarohn Alexander; cousins, Cecelia Booker-Garvin (Joseph), Steven Powell, Ashley Pierce, Angelic Booker, Darius Pierce (Brittany), Chaval Booker, Michael, Jr., and Forrest Booker, Jr.; special friends, Cecelia Davis, Cheetare Bennett, and Gordon families; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, from 6 p. m.- 8 p. m. Guidelines set forth by the CDC are still in effect during this time. All attendees are re- quired to wear a mask.
On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2 p. m., the Funeral Service can be viewed Live via Integrity Fu- neral Services Facebook Page.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
JACKSON
MR. MARTINEZ WAYNE WRIGHT
Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Martinez Wayne Wright, who passed away, on May 30, 2020. Service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 11 a. m., at Jack- son Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, Of- ficiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, Florida 33610.
Martinez Wayne Wright was born on April 1, 1957, in Tampa, FL, to parents, Pete and Vestina Wright. He was a resident of Tampa for sixty-three (63) years. Martinez was a member of First Baptist Church of College Hill.
He was preceded in death by father and mother, Pete and Vestina Wright; brothers, Ed- ward Pete Wright, Albert Wright, Ultimos David Wright, Anthony Wright, Alphonso Wright, and Darrel Wright; sisters, Minnie Lee Wright, and Jocelyn Wright.
Martinez leaves to cherish precious memories of him: wife, Cynthia G. Wright; brothers, Jim- mie Lee (Linda) Wright, Percell Wright, and Calvin (Barbara) Wright; sisters, Cheryl (Michael) Barr, Barbara Wright; mother- in-law, Doretha Mitchell-Earl; sisters-in- law, Eunice Mitchell, Candis Williams (James), Regina Bower (Hubert), Pamela Mitchell, Andrea Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell, Davon Mitchell, Tammy Mitchell (Pretiece Worth-Ju- nior); brothers-in-law, Anthony Mitchell (Betty), James McDow- ell (Judy), Gregory McDowell (Louise), Reginald Houston (Adrianne), Earl Grace, Siefried Grace; best friends, Curtis Mar- shall and Ronald Moore; a host of loving devoted sorrowing, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other rel- atives.
Family and friends are asked to assemble Saturday, June 13, 2020, 10:45 a. m. at Jackson Fu- neral Home, for the Service.
Funeral Service arrange- ments are entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. NANCY JEAN BAKER
On Sunday, June 7, 2020, the Lord called, Nancy Jean Baker home. Homegoing Services will be conducted Saturday, June 13 at 11 a. m. at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Please visit www.ray- williamsfuneralhome.com for the opportunity to view service via Live Streaming. Please fol- low the CDC guidelines.
Nancy Jean Baker was a na- tive of Dover, Florida, and she lived in Tampa, Florida, with her daughter/caregiver, Ann Powell. Nancy Baker was born to Mr. Zimmer and Annie Haire. She married Joseph Baker, and to this union was born 7 children. She devoted her time and affec- tion to everyone she encoun- tered. Nancy Baker was a gate keeper, a true servant of the Lord. Her life illustrated 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all that you do be done in love.” Nancy was a member of Rivers of Life Church, Brandon, Florida.
She enjoyed taking long walks, caring for the sick and shut in, and spending time with her family and friends. Many will remember her for her ability to ignite a room with her infectious smile, and sweet spirit.
Nancy Baker was preceded in death by: her husband, Joseph Baker, Sr.; son, Joseph Baker, Jr.; parents, Zimmer and Annie Haire; brother, Claudie B. Haire; and sisters, Willie Mae Green, and Ellen McClennan.
Nancy Baker leaves to cher- ish her memories: 4 daughters, Ann Powell, caregiver, Mary Baker (Eddie), Lisa Parker (Der- rick), and Joenall Baker; 2 sons, Herbert Baker (Vera), St. Peters- burg, FL and Kelvin Baker; 1 stepson, Earl Conage, of Tampa; brother, Benjamin Haire (Bon- nie), Cleveland, OH; grandchil- dren, Taryan Anderson (Landon), Verchewell Pride, Dana Baker, Keyann Powell, Keith Powell Jr., Melissa Mitchell-Nelson (Vernon), Shonda Mitchell, Cierra Parker, Channell Baker, Danyell Pittman, Donadre Pittman, Brit- tany Davis, Cecelia Chavez, Jonequa Baker, Keyanna Baker, Zachary Baker, and Natasha Baker; and 19 great-grandchil- dren.
The remains will repose Fri- day, June 12, from 3-7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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