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Funerals/Memoriams
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. CHRISTOPHER BROWN
Christopher Brown, Sr., is also known as “Bone,” “DJ Bone,” and the best of them all, “Boneshaker, Jr.”
Brown was the son of “The Father of all DJs,” Robert “Bone- shaker” Waters. Brown was born into the entertainment business as a well-known DJ following his father’s footsteps. Lots of people throughout the Tampa Bay area knew “Boneshaker, Jr.” for his skills on the turn tables at a host of parties, night clubs, family gatherings and many other events.
With great sadness on our hearts, we are notifying Brown’s family and friends of his passing on February 16th, 2022. Brown dealt with health complications over the last few years and fought as long as he could.
In memory of Christopher “Boneshaker, Jr.” Brown
his children: Champagne Span- gler, Christopher Brown, Jr., Di- amond Brown, Lyanntonae Brown, Hasuni Brown, Shai Brown, Jaykiva Burney, Rashard Hunter, and Kenneth Dupree, have arranged a Celebration of Life for March 12th at Rowlette Park.
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. HARRY J. BRANCH
IN LOVING MEMORY - A HOME- GOING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. HARRY J. BRANCH
Mr. Harry J. Branch passed away on January 25, 2022. He has been laid to rest.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ernest Branch, Sr., and Anna Larry (James) Eccles.
Mr. Branch was an independ- ent man that practiced self-preser- vation. But he was not selfish, appointing himself father and grandfather to family members, helping those in need when avail- able. Harry would speak to family and friends anywhere he saw you.
Harry enjoyed life and cher- ished time with family and friends. JESUS SAVES!!!
Love, the Branch Family.
FAMILY NOTICE
ELDER WILLIE LEE JAMES-WILLIAMS
Elder Willie Lee James- Williams’ earth journey has come to an end.
Mrs. Willie Lee James-Williams as born September 24, 1930 to the late Matilda Gilbert, Lilly White So- ciety, and Frank E. James, Sr., Tampa Bay International Long- shoreman Association, Seminole.
Mrs. Willie Lee James-Williams is survived by: 5 children, Belinda Eve Green, Willie Frank Calhoun, Marvin Lee Calhoun, Craig Jackson- Calhoun, and Bernadette Rodgers; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grand- children; and 2 great-great grand- children.
Mrs. Willie Lee James-Williams graduated from Oakwood College at Huntsville, Alabama with her Bach- elor’s degree, and The University of Tampa with her Master’s degree in Education. She taught for 25 years for Hillsborough County Public Schools at Williams Elementary, Clair Mel Elementary, Jackson Height Elementary and Meacham Elementary at Central Park Village.
She is a former member of Mt. Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist and Sabbath School Teacher.
Mrs. Willie Lee was very intelli- gent and talented; she played the piano and sang in soprano before many groups of congregates and left them with a positive impact.
Mrs. Willie Lee was a true bless- ing from God to her family and friends, including sometime strangers. We will forever cherish her memories and the love and care she gave each and every one in our families and to a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, everlasting rela- tionships and loving friendships eternal. Peace.
The service will be held on Mon- day, March 7, 2022, 10 a. m., at Gar- den of Memories.
IN MEMORIAM
YSABEL D. SMITH
Mommy, daddy, sister, daughters and grandchildren, all love and miss you very much.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DORIS NICHOLS
Sunrise: 10/26/1926 – Sunset 2/28/2019
Mom, you left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. Although we can’t see you, you’re always in our hearts.
You’re truly missed by your loving family.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
IN LOVING MEMORY
DOROTHY MAE JACOBS March 6, 1932 – March 3, 2018
Mama, we see you in every memory and we feel you through every tear. Our heav- enly Father may have called you home, but our love will al- ways keep you near. That will always be clear.
Verginell and family, and New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- tist Church.
APOSTLE BISHOP
T. B. DAVIS
Of Greater Love Christian Center, Plant City
Apostle Davis departed this life on February 6, 2022. The Celebra- tion of Life will be held on Satur- day, March 5, 2022, 11 a. m., at St. Luke AME Church, 2709 N. 25th St., Tampa, FL 33605.
In lieu of flowers, it is asked that donations be given to his chil- dren, in care of their mother, Pas- tor Sharon Davis.
All are asked to meet at the church for services.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRO
TERRENCE T. NICHOLS 3/6/1968 – 3/12/2001
Remembering my wonderful brother on his birthday – never forgotten, always loved.
Love always, Cedric Hicks and the rest of the family.
IN MEMORIAM
JERRY A. YOUNG 11/23/1953 – 3/6/2020
I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you in heaven.
Your loving wife, Stephanie Young.
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