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RAY WILLIAMS
SISTER SYLVIA KEIGHLER WILLIAMS
Sister Sylvia Keighler Williams, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Graveside service will be con- ducted Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Orange Hill Ceme- tery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, with Pastor Brett Snowden, officiating. Interment will follow.
Please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required.
Sylvia Keighler Williams was born to Lula Keighler and Bob Maynard. She was educated in the schools of Montezuma and Dooley County, Georgia.
She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.
She was joined in matrimony in 1944 to Mr. Jimmie Williams, which eleven children were con- ceived. She has been a loyal mem- ber of Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church since 1995.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Jimmie; her son, Jimmie Williams of Dallas, TX and daughter, Mary Williams.
The quiet faith and beauty of her life served as an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her.
She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Major Williams (Cassandra), Lawrence Williams (Gloria), Zachary Williams (Gayle) of Dover, DE, Daron Williams (Nikki), Algerian Williams (Tanya) and Christo- pher Williams; daughters, Vivian Ravenel (Benjamin), Veronica Parker (Phillip), and Treva Ed- wards; grandchildren, Angela Gallmon, Craig Lewis (Amiee), LaVonda Humphrey, Bryan Williams (Arlene) of Dallas, TX, Sylvia Williams, Major Williams, Jr., Samantha Williams, Veronica Williams, Annie Williams, Novis Williams, Hosea Allgood, Yolanda Harris, Kristina Ravenel, Valerie Ravenel, Jason Ravenel (Ericka), Tallahassee, FL, Arika Sherman, Alison Whitehead, Arielle Ed- wards, Chenani Edwards, Be- niesha Edwards, Benaiah Edwards, Dorcas Edwards, Eliza- beth Edwards, Ziah Williams, Trevor Williams, John-Paul Williams, Jon Williams, Daron Williams, Jr., Jaylon Williams, Angelica Williams, Christopher Williams, Jr., JaChrissia Williams, Kazaria Williams, Zawni Williams and a host of great grandchildren, other rela- tives and friends.
The Visitation will be held Fri- day, November 13, from 3 – 7 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required. Arrange- ments entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MR. BRUCE A. WRIGHT
A home going celebration for Mr. Bruce Wright, who passed on October 28, 2020, will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Greater Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Benjamin Curry, Officiating and Rev. Dr. J. C. Wright, Eulogist, Associate Pastor of Heritage Christian Community Bap- tist Church. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Bruce Wright was born to the late Alfonzie and Ruby McKenzie Wright on April 4, 1958, in Tampa, Florida. He attended Dillard Elemen- tary School, Sulphur Springs Elemen- tary School, Van Buren Junior High School, and King High School, where he played the saxophone in the march- ing band. He was also a member of the choir. After earning his high school diploma, Bruce attended Bethune- Cookman College and Florida Theological Seminary College.
He later went on to earn his Bach- elor’s Degree in Political Science at the University of South Florida.
Bruce accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and was a member of St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. G.E. Ed- wards for many years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents Alfonzie and Ruby McKenzie Wright; paternal grandparents, Henry and Louise Wilson Wright; maternal grandparents, Oliver and Ida Mae McKenzie; maternal aunts and uncles, Darnell Lane, Lugene Stubbs, Estelle Nelson, Ida Bell Mitchell, Oliver McKenzie, Jr., James McKenzie, J. C. McKenzie, Wesley McKenzie, and Mary Ann McKenzie; paternal aunts and uncles, Robert Wright (Susie Mae), James Henry Wright (Corlis), Emma Lucille Smith (Robert), Otis Wright, Edmond Rhone (Corene); cousins, Harold Smith, and Annie Lois Durden; brothers-in-law, Nathan Henry and Arthur Gray; nephew, Ray- mond (Chat) Wright; niece, Sheila M. Riley; grandnieces, Destiny Riley- Welch and Journee Wright.
He leaves to cherish loving memo- ries of him with: adopted children, Jacquez Anderson and Jasmine An- derson of Tampa, FL; 4 brothers, Ronald Wright, Alfonso Wright, Jr., Edmond Wright, all of Tampa, FL, and Lynn Wright (Tameka) of Pine Bluff, AR.; 6 sisters, Barbara Gray and Peggy A. Wright of Atlanta, GA, JoAnne Smith (James) of Warner Robins, GA, Elaine Lee of Tampa, FL, Laura Wright of Dallas, TX, and Pauline Henry of Brandon, FL; aunt, Annie Laura Jordan and uncle, David McKenzie of Warner Robins, GA.; 65 nieces, 45 nephews, a host of cousins, devoted friends, and church mem- bers.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home from 5 – 8 p.m. Due to the cur- rent CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final respect. The funeral service will be private. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
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WOODY’S
MRS. RUDEAN ELAINE WINGFIELD DARBY
Funeral services for Mrs. Rudean Elaine Wingfield will be on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 12 noon at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Mrs. Rudean Elaine Wingfield Darby was born June 1, 1958 in Tampa FL. She was the daughter of Victory Doris Thompson and Al- fred Lee Wingfield Senior. Rudean Elaine Wingfield Darby transitioned to glory on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 1:40 p. m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital due to ongo- ing ailments.
Rudean attended Hillsbor- ough High School and graduated from Middleton High School. She was an employee at Pepsi Co. and Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation. Rudean was an active member of New Bethel PMBC with Reginal T. Webb as Pastor. She en- joyed church services, and spend- ing time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Victory Doris Batche- lor, Alfred Lee Wingfield, Sr.; stepdad, Emanuel Batchelor; and her husband, Michael Herbert Darby.
She is survived by two daugh- ters: Miranda Gaffney and Jasmin Darby Bryant (Roosevelt Bryant); two grandchildren: Micah Bryant and Malaya Bryant; Five siblings, Lynn Wilford Creal (James Creal), Homer Wilford, Joyce Batchelor, Alfred Lee Wingfield, Elder Alvin Lee Wingfield (Diane Wingfield), Don Darby and Lewis Cofield; two aunts: Evelyn Brookins and Gwen- dolyn Thompson; and host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Follow COVID-19, CDC guidelines.
Woody’s Funeral Service
MR. CALVIN OSCAR ENGRAM, JR.
Mr. Calvin Oscar Engram, Jr. was born on February 2, 1971 in Tampa, Florida. He was the only child born to the late Marjorie B. Small and the late Calvin Oscar En- gram, Sr.
He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Roscoe Maxwell and his grandparents.
His joyful and beautiful life came to a close on November 4, 2020, when he was called to his eternal home.
He was educated in the public schools of Palmetto, FL. He was very passionate about his job at “Cut Up Lawn Care Services of Tampa, FL.”
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries of life: a loving and devoted wife, Mary Engram; sons, Calvin Oscar Smith, Elijah Engram, Niyjal Engram, Davian Adams; a daugh- ter, Victoria Sorey; grandchildren, Genevieve L Sorey, Deshonn Har- ris; brother, Darryl Engram; sister, Trian Engram; mother-in-law, Mrs. Joann Silver-Holder (Charles); sisters-in-law, Virginia Macahado (Jose), Regina Ve- lazquez (Ivan) and Kimberly Adams (Tikwain); brother-in-law, Charles M. Silver; aunt, Ms. Doretha Maxwell; uncle, Mr. Sonny Maxwell; cousins, Mr. Fred Faison (Kimberly), Mrs. Latricea Thomas (Ronald); close friend and brother, Mr. James Hart and Mrs. Devara Sims; and a host of sorrowing rela- tives and close friends, and the en- tire “Cut Up Lawn Service and Staff.
The family would like to thank everyone for their phone calls, prayers, cards, etc., during our time of bereavement.
Woody’s Funeral Service
MR. EUGENE HARRIS (‘GENE’)
Mr. Eugene Harris, better known as “Gene” to his family and those that knew and loved him, was born on September 18, 1949 in Tampa, FL to the union of the late Mother Nezzie Harris (Deceased) and Mr. Sylvester Harris, Sr. (De- ceased) in Tampa, FL. He died on November 5, 2020 in Gainesville, FL.
Gene gave his life to the Lord at an early age and served as a faith- ful member to his church, Brown’s Temple COGIC under the leader- ship of Pastor J. B. Brown.
Later in years, Gene moved to Ocala FL., where he joined, Cren- shaw International Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Freddie Lofton.
Gene attended school in Hills- borough County, graduating from Middleton Senior High School. Gene was an awesome profes- sional cook. He worked at Golden Corral in Tampa, FL, as well as several other well-known restau- rants in the Bay area. He loved watching football all day at times, but nothing came close to his heart more than how much he really, re- ally loved his mother, Mother Nezzie Harris.
Gene had a very pleasant smile and a gentle spirit. His devotion to God was very faithful as he would wake up every morning at 5 a. m., to pray and study his Bible. Gene fought the good fight of faith and would not give up.
Gene had a special love for his friend, Miriam (Gainesville, FL) who was a longtime friend and companion. Miriam was very de- voted to Gene during his sickness until his demise. He will be greatly missed by the entire family and all those who knew him. We all loved him, but we know that God loved him more.
Gene was the second oldest of five children born to Mother Har- ris. Betty (Deceased), Eugene (himself, Deceased), Sylvester, Jr., aka Sug (Deceased) and wife, Mrs. Rose Harris (sister-in-law); Kim- berly (niece); Isaiah and Quentin (nephews).
He is survived by Raleigh (brother of Tampa, FL.) and Vivian (sister of New York City). His ex- tended family: born to Elder Kay- dell Harris, Truman (brother), Okeya and Ebony (sisters) and Pastor Elder Aaron Harris (brother) and wife, Co-Pastor, Sommer Harris; and a host of rela- tives and friends too numerous to mention.
The remains will repose on Saturday morning, 10 a. m. at the Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
CDC guidelines will be in ef-
fect.
Woody’s Funeral Service
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