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Funerals/Memoriams
GUDES
MR. WILLIE J. HILL
Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Willie J. Hill of Tam- pa, Florida who departed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2019, will be held on Satur- day, December 14th, 11:00 a.m., at Northside M. B. Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL 33610 with Min. Erica Harrington, officiating.
Mr. Willie J. Hill was born in Albany, GA on August 28, 1944 to the late Gussie Hill and Mary Bell Butler-Hill. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age at Shiloh Bap- tist Church in Albany, GA.
He leaves fond memories with his loving wife of 53 years, Mrs. Deloris Hill; a de- voted daughter, Kawana Hill; two beloved grand-daugh- ters, Quaneisha Hill (Howard) and Mikayla Hill; his bundle of joy, great grand- daughter, Imani Flowers; God-daughter Vanessa Collins; his sisters, Dorothy Johnson and Mary Mason of Philadelphia, PA; Maple Gar- dener, Lucille B. Phelps and Betty Robinson, all of Albany, GA; two sisters- in-law, Mae Frances Hill of Albany, GA and Jackie Carstarphen and husband Elder Floyd Carstarphen; close friends, the Hollomon’s, Jerry Wood, Bob Barton, Carolyn Williams, Beverly Jackson and husband Cecil, and Deb- bie Fesl; and a host of sorrow- ing nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The viewing will be held on Friday, December 13th, from 5-7 p.m. at Gudes Fu- neral Home.
Family and friends are asked to arrive at the church on Saturday at 10:45am.
Gudes Funeral Home “A Temple of Service”
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. MARY ELIZABETH ALLEY
A Memorial Service for Ms. Mary Elizabeth Alley, will be held on Saturday, De- cember 14th, at 4 p.m., at Florida Mortuary, 4601 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603.
Mary Elizabeth Alley was born February 16, 1939, in Waco, Texas. She moved to Tampa, Florida in 1965. She worked at Montgomery Wards, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and also in housekeeping until she re- tired.
She is survived by: a host of nieces, nephews, her de- voted goddaughter, Gwen- dolyn Doby-Baker; godsons, Arthur Norton, Tim Myrick, and special friends, Hannah Green and Janice Farris.
She will be dearly missed.
MR. MICHAEL EUGENE ROBERTS
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Chris- tian Praise & Worship Center, 2605 N. 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605. Dr. Reverend James Gallon will be officiating. The family will receive visitors at 10:30 am. Repast will be held at The Christian Praise & Worship Center.
Mr. Michael Eugene Roberts was born March 28, 1952, in Tampa, Florida to the late Alfred Roberts and Ruth Arlenia Simmons-Head.
He was the first-born of six siblings; Milton Head Jones, our baby brother who has preceded him in death. Michael affectionately know to all as “Mike” was a very tal- ented musician. He played all kinds of instruments; but had an extraordinary ability in playing the trumpet. He could read and write music, arrange and compose songs. He was an excellent jazz mu- sician.
Michael grew up in Tampa, and lived a short while with his Uncle Pop in Manhattan, New York. He was baptized at St. John Pro- gressive Missionary Baptist Church in 1963 and later at- tended New Bethel Baptist Church. He attended Hills- borough County Public Schools. He graduated from Middleton Senior High School in 1970.
In his younger years, he traveled a little. His jazz band was one of the featured at- tractions at Busch Gardens; showcasing his musical tal- ents. Michael was also an ex- cellent artist. He could draw, paint, and create sculptures. A few of his drawings where featured in several magazines in the late 70s. About six years ago, he became legally blind and spent many hours listening to jazz music; in which he loved. On Novem- ber 22, 2019, God called his Angel – our beloved Brother hometobewithHim–hewas 67 years young.
MR. CHRISTOPHER KEESEE, JR.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Christopher Keesee, Jr., will be held Saturday, Decem- ber 14th, at 11 a.m., at Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, 33610, Apostle Dr. Mark T. Jones, Pastor, Pastor Roy Young, Jr., Offici- ating.
Christopher Keesee, Jr., “Swiper,” was born to Tere- neshia Thomas and Christo- pher Keesee, Sr., on February 21, 2001 in Tampa.
Christopher was the first born child and grandchild of his family. He was educated in the Hillsborough County School System, earning his high school diploma.
Christopher loved to rap, ride jet skis and dirt bikes. Christopher always believed that this love could not com- pare to the love of his family, especially his grandparents, Kim and James Richardson.
Christopher was preceded in death by: Leticia Thomas, Rene Allen, Linda Martin, and Ollie Mae and Henry Taggett.
Christopher is survived by: his loving parents, Tere- neshia Kelsey (Shirrod), and Christopher Keesee, Sr., (Amanda); grandparents, Kim and James Richardson,
FAMILY NOTICE
FAMILY NOTICE
Anthony and Connie Thomp- son, Vincent Davis, and Marva Reese; great grandpar- ent, Yvonne Mickles; sisters and brothers, Fabian Nelson,
JeNiyah
Cuevas,
Christni
Smith,
Trinity Kelsey, and Journie Kelsey; aunts and uncles, Resha Wilson (Nicole), Tony Martin, Xavier Keesee, Patri- cia Keesee, Xavier Thomas, DeVinique Davis, Patricia Stevens, Karen Prather (Thomas), Leacee Mickles, Michelle Thomas, Wal Thomas, Robert Ashwood, Bruce Taggett, Melvin Taggett, (Theresa), Howard Taggett (Shawana), Torran Wakefield, Tereka Wakefield, Waynlyn Reese, Ztoria Jones, and Eugene Hearn; cousins Markell (Sandra), Tiana, Kiarra, Kianna, George, Jr., Georgell, Gamarri, Neva’eh, Nieve, Nievea, Kalif (Jas- mine), Jada, Rehanna, Don- tae (Lakedra), Delontae, Iyana, Chikera (Ted) Kingston, Niyah, Brittney 1, Brittney 2, Nyreana, Nyrea- sia, Charles, Sr., Charles, Jr., Alesia (Nolan, Sr.,), Calvin (Shantwan), Eric, Vanessa, Namman, Rakolya, Sugama, Devonte, DeMarcus, Janiya, Semaj, LeQuisha, Adarian. Walter, Jr., Shakendra, Deon, Amarkus, Xavier, Jr., Xanidi, Antonio, T’Variae, Ni- ashia, Promise, Jasmine, Zoe, Zion, Zackhi, Zhane, Zhi, Duwod, Faith, Jaden, Amarri, and Tyria; and a host of other relatives and special friends, including Kyliah, Ann Sheliz, Savon, Lloyd Thompson and his fur buddy, Kodak.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Center for Manifesta- tion, 3102 E. Lake Avenue.
Sean A. Banks Mortuary and Crematory Center, 917 S. Delaney Avenue, Avon Park, FL, in charge of handling arrangements.
Bush, LeBron Keesee,
Brankie Nelson, Cirenity Caleb Thompson,
MOM, FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
FALSTINE ISAAC (BABY SISTER)
It will be a year ago to- morrow, December 14, 2019, since you left us and went home to be with the Lord. Mom, we think about you al- ways and we talk about you still, you are forever in our hearts and never will be for- gotten.
Also, Monday, December 16, 2019, Happy Heavenly Birthday to you. We miss you.
Family and friends.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MOTHER DELORIS GREEN 12-15-1935 — 7-13-2000
Happy 84th birthday, Mom. We wish you were here with us, but God needed you with Him in Heaven.
We love you with all our hearts. The Family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
YVONNE “HANEEFA” GLOVER
Happy Birthday, baby, I miss you.
Love, Leon.
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