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Funerals/Memoriams
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ERIC RICARDO SPAIN
Mr. Eric Ricardo Spain of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A Memo- rial Service will be conducted on Saturday, July 27th at 11 a. m. at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 8525 N. 78th Street, with Reverend Kaleb Barnum, officiating.
Mr. Eric Ricardo Spain was born to the late Horace and Juanita Spain of Lincoln Gardens in Tampa, Florida. He was the grandson of Lucy and William Griggs, Sr., and Anna and Horace Spain, Sr. Eric was educated in the Hillsborough County Public Schools and fur- thered his education with Hillsbor- ough Community College. He was most recently employed by ‘Air Master of Tampa Bay’.
Eric confessed Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and faithfully shared Bible verses to encourage family and friends until he was called to his eternal heavenly home on July 11, 2019.
Left to cherish his memories are: his brother, Andrew Spain (Wilma); two sisters, Linda Spain Nixon (David) and Anna Spain Reid (Gregory); his uncle, William Spain (Rita); two aunts, Sharon Lan- caster, and Bea Spain; two nephews, Christopher Spain, Sr. (Karen) and Robin Reid; two nieces, Kaprice Nixon and Mia Spain; three great-nephews, Andre Spain, Christopher Spain, Jr., and Jordan Wilson; along with a host of loving extended family and friends.
There will be no public viewing.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MRS. EMMA JEAN CLARK
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Emma Jean Clark, who passed on July 20, 2019 will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 12 noon at Holsey Temple Chris- tian Methodist Episcopal Church, 3729 N. 15th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Anita D. Williams, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Emma Jean Clark was born on December 27, 1943 in Autauga County, Prattville, Alabama to the late Arron and Beatrice Lewis. Emma later moved to Tampa, Florida, where she met and later united in holy matrimony to her late husband, John Lee Clark. To- gether they established roots and celebrated life of their children.
Emma found God at a very young age. Emma Clark was a well- established member of the Lucy Dell Community where she served and lived for over 56 years. Emma can be remembered as a mother to all, old and young, if you walk through her door you are family. Her favorite words were “I LOVE YOU”. Some of her favorite pas- time was watching wrestling, gar- dening, going to yard sales, just to name a few.
She leaves to cherish memories of her with: her loving children, Barbara Thomas, John Lee Clark, Jr., Angela Bennett and husband, Lavanaugh, Ronnie Clark and Micheal Clark and wife, Lutreya; grandchildren, Jennifer Clark, Lawrence Thomas and wife, April, Tonya Thomas, Brittany Franscio and husband, Eddie, Rolshawn Grier and wife, Raelynn, Mario Grier, Justin Grier, Melviyana Pat- ton, Michael Clark, Jr., Marquis Clark, Mya Clark, Malia Clark, Jes- sica Clark, Shannon Clark and Do- minique Clark; great- grandchildren, Zae’Quan, Eriyona, Toneriya, Lawrence, Jr., Christian, Antoine Jr., Star, Jeremiah, Kaylie, Jahniya, Bartholomew, Farrah, Rolshawn, Jr., Emmanuel, Katari, Cody, Taina, Trinity, Evelyn, Isa- iah, Aikira, Makayla; sister, Mattie Thomas, Prattville, AL; brother-in- law, Lieutenant Johnson; sisters- in-law and brothers-in-law, Jannie Ray, Mattie Royal, Fannie Davis and husband, James, Annie Gaston and husband, Robert, Rubye Smith, Willie Clark, Calvin Clark and wife, Claudia; a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, July 26, 2019, from 5-8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approx- imately 11:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
Senior High School, class of 1972. He was employed as a cook at Morrison’s and Piccadilly’s for many years.
Brother Taylor was preceded in death by his father, Brother T. C. Taylor and brother, Otis Tay- lor.
He leaves to cherish loving memories of him with: his daughters, Regina Taylor and Angel Taylor; a stepdaughter, Nikkita Brown; his devoted and caring mother, Mary P. Taylor; stepmother, Daisy Taylor; sis- ters, Linda Perry, Willine Taylor, and Phyllis Jackson; brothers, Willie C. (Debora) Taylor, Earl Taylor and Oscar (Indria) Sher- man of Atlanta; stepbrother, Richard Duke; aunts, Sammie Taylor and Christine Ponder of Cordele, GA and Leila Mae Tay- lor of Tampa; uncle, Ruby Lee Barrett of Cordele, GA and Eddie Williams of Tampa; nieces, An- gela Walton, Robin Smith, La- Vora Sturks, Nikki Taylor, Kaylin Taylor, Amanda Todd, Candyce (Patrick) Bellaire, Sierra Brown and Shantikia Douglas, all of Tampa; nephews, Christopher Ross, Carlos Ross, Robert Thomas, Kendrick Franklin and Otis Taylor, Jr.; great nieces, Queen Monroe and Davia Irvin; many cousins, several great nieces, great nephews, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 26, 2019, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approximately 9:45 a.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. HELEN ELOISE WILLIAMS
A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Helen Eloise Williams, of Riverview, Florida, who passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, will be conducted on Saturday, July 27th, at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Superintendent Clethen Sut- ton, officiating.
Mrs. Helen E. Williams was a native of High Springs, Florida, and a resident of the Tampa Bay Area for many years.
Mrs. Helen Williams was the daughter of Isaac and Cora Lee Hammond. She attended Florida A&M University. She was a dedi- cated employee at GTE/Verizon for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Isaac and Cora Lee Hammond; as well as her uncle, Euley King; cousin, Charles Ham- mond; and grandson, Marieo Nor- ton.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: her husband, Carl Williams, Sr.; her loving and devoted chil- dren, Lisa Williams-Norton, Carl Williams, Jr. (Lavetta), Lalestrice Yvette Williams, and Vecelia Johnson (Carlos); grandchildren, Christo- pher Williams, Precious Bradford (Terrance), Kieara Price (Kevin), Carl Williams, III (Tianna), Lamar Williams (Trelice), Renee Thomas (Neal), Jenelle Norton,
Jaturio Clemens, Elizabeth Williams, Everette Chambers, Gabrielle Penix, Carlitha Williams, Joshua Williams, and Jeremiah Williams; and a host of great-grand- children; other relatives and friends.
THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
BROTHER EDDIE B. TAYLOR
A Homegoing celebration for Brother Eddie B. Taylor, who passed on July 17, 2019, will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 3708 E. Lake Av- enue, Tampa, FL, with Rev. W. D. Sims, Pastor Officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa, FL.
Brother Eddie B. Taylor was born October 18, 1954, in Vienna, GA, to the parentage of Brother T. C. Taylor and Sister Mary P. Tay- lor. He was one of eight children born to that union.
At an early age, Eddie B. started going to St. Matthew with his family. He was active and par- ticipated in many of the children, youth and church programs and activities. He later united with St. John Progressive M. B. Church, under the leadership of Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr.
Eddie received his education attending the Hillsborough County Public School System, graduating from Hillsborough
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL
CARLA D. LEWIS
In loving memory of our beautiful mother, Carla D. Lewis. Today marks 1 year God gained his Angel. We would also like to wish her a Happy Birthday. She would have been 55 on July 22nd.
Her life will be forever cherished in the lives of her children, par- ents, brother, grandchildren, uncles, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
IN MEMORY OF
ETHEL RICKS McQUAY
It’s been one year since you left us. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you.
No more suffering. We know you are in a better place. Until we see you again.
Love, again, Blake Class of 1969.
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. GERTRUDE (GRANNIE) McCOY 5-14-1915 — 7-26-2007
It’s been 12 years since the Lord called you home. We love and miss you dearly.
Love, your daughter, El- nora, and family.
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