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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. WILLIAM JONES
Mr. William Jones, Jr. of Tampa, FL, passed away Mon- day, May 21, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Sat- urday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a. m. at New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- tist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, with Pastor Larry L. Roundtree, II, pastor, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mr. William Jones, affec- tionately known to family and friends as “Bunki”, “Bunk-Bee”, “Uncle Bunk”, “Bill” and “Whiskey,” was a native of Williston, FL and a resident of Tampa for over 60 years. He was a member and one of the longest serving Deacons at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church; serving also in the Male Chorus and Usher Board #2.
Before his health began to fail, he was an avid and devoted league bowler at Pen Chasers Bowling Alley, and could put a mean “spin” on a ball.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Mamie Waters- Jones, and William Jones, Sr.; siblings, Almetta Waters, Lu- cille Waters, Lucius Waters, Garfield Jones, Clara Waters, Charles Waters, and Ruth Jones; and his oldest daughter, Gloria Stephens.
He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted wife, Mary A. Jones; children, Jacqueline Jones, Vivian Jones (Ali Ibrahim), Randall Jones (La- Treece), all of Tampa; grand- children, Lloyd Wright (Carla), Vivica Saddler (Derrick), Ceilia Mills, Noah Davis and Sylena Escalante; 11 great-grandchil- dren; brother, Earl Waters; sis- ter, Lottie Edwards, both of Cocoa, FL; and a host of devoted nieces and nephews, other rela- tives, church family and friends.
The remains will repose from 5 to 7 p. m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern.
WILSON
MS. LEILA FAY REID
Funeral Services for Ms. Leila Fay Reid who passed away on May 23, 2018 will be held on Friday June 1, 2018, at 10 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with a local pastor officiating.
Interment will be held at Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Reid is survived by daughters, Crystal Poole Hayes (Michael J.) and Angel Reid (Jef- frey); grandchildren, Trinity, Alexis, Bella and other relatives and friends.
A native of Tampa, Florida, Mrs. Leila Fay Reid was born on June 25, 1954 to the parentage of James Poole, Sr. and Mary Gad- son.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the funeral home on Fri- day at approximately 9:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. BETTYE GREENE JOHNSON
The Celestial Graduation Cel- ebration for Mrs. Bettye Greene Johnson, who entered Heaven’s elevated life realm on May 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Pastor/ Officiant. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bettye was born on December 29, 1953, to the late David Till- mon, Sr., and the late Vera Nash Floyd, in Tampa, Florida. Shortly after her birth, she was placed in the loving arms of Mother Stella Greene Temple and remained in Mother Stella’s care, custody, and control for her entire life. Bet- tye’s multi-faceted talents have been manifested in the gifts of help and administration, singing, photography, journalism, com- puter technology, radio broad- casting, and shopping conquests.
Bettye exhibited her commit- ment to spiritual excellence by serving as a member of Greater Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church, and now at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church. She was
dedicated to operating efficiently in many ministries of her local church and was faithful in sup- porting the district, state and na- tional conferences of the A.M.E. Church. Bettye embraced her “greeter” ministry as ordained by the Lord because of the vast reve- lations she would have of those needing the impartation of mirth and love.
Bettye was educated in the schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Middleton Senior High School in 1971. She acquired greater knowledge at Hillsborough Community College and through advanced studies provided by the City of Tampa during her employment.
Bettye’s administrative skills were utilized at the City of Tampa Utility Accounting Divi- sion and she retired as a Super- visor after working 361⁄2 years. She participated in the City’s Black History Committee and served as President for several years. She also served in the Woods & Wanton Chapter, Inc. of the Buffalo Soldiers, contin- ued ventures of the Black His- tory Committee, Allen Temple Couples Ministry, and a count- less number of functions of Mid- dleton High School Class of 1971.
Love’s full expression was chronicled on July 28, 2005, when she was joined in holy mat- rimony to Don L. Johnson. She frequently bubbled with excite- ment when sharing the travel ad- ventures they enjoyed, exploring the cuisines of various restau- rants, constructing photo al- bums of family gatherings, and evolving into a Master Chef.
“Family fervor” was the pulse of Bettye’s existence. Re- searching and publishing family connections gave her immense pleasure. In addition to those named and indicated, remem- bering her lovingly are: devoted husband, Don L. Johnson; chil- dren, Sybil, Don, Andrew, Ger- ald, Ralph and Algenia; siblings, Beryl, Reginald, Theresa, Cyn- thia, Michelle, Ondra, David, Wanda, Gloria and Donnda; grandchildren, Aubriana, Phoebe, Naomi, Wesley, Ruh, Brenton, Brianna, Andrea, An- drus, Wayne and Amber.
It would cause enormous lament to Bettye’s heart to miss naming any person. However, space is inadequate to name every family member and friend who touched her life. Therefore, “everyone who has alphabets from a to z in their name” is now acknowledged here — you know who you are!
Bettye believed that life should be shared. In light of this ideology, Bettye has requested that, instead of flowers, any funds be donated to the City of Tampa Black History Committee for the President’s Scholarship.
The remains will repose from 5 p.m.– 8 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 North 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. RONNIE JAMES TILLMAN
Mr. Ronnie James Tillman passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018, at Brandon Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday June 2nd, at 11 a. m. at Crossover Church, 1235 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612, with Pastor Tommy Kyllonen of Crossover Church, officiating. Interment will be on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Florida National Ceme- tery in Bushnell, Florida.
Mr. Tillman was preceded in death by his father, Willie Byrd and his sister, Denise Fer- guson.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Angel Reid (Larry); his son, Roddrick Tillman; his mother, Lina Till- man; one brother, Dwayne Byrd; grandchildren, Heaven Garcia, Ellenah Garcia, Gabriel Garcia and Serenity Garcia; two nieces, Davina Laster (Philip) and Dalena Sharp; two great nephews, Xavier Laster, Sr. and Zachary Laster; two great nieces, Makayla Sharp and Deja Sharp; two close cousins, Nathaniel James and Andrew Brown; and close, close friends, Ronnie Lewis, Kenneth Lewis, Bobby LaDue, Gary Saladino, Jack Monteagudo and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, June 1st, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN MEMORY OF
JULIA MONTGOMERY TIMMONS 5/17/1937 — 6/4/2012
Happy Mother’s Day, Happy Birthday to our beloved mother and grandmother.
We love you, dearly, you are truly missed. Your beautiful memories will always be in our hearts.
Love always, the family.
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