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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
WILSON
MS. SHERIKA DENISE MILLER
A viewing will be held for Ms. Sherika Denise Miller, Who passed away on August 4, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida on Friday August 20, 2021, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Sherika Denise Miller was born on June 24, 1991, in Tampa, Florida, to the parent- age of David Quartermon, Sr. and Shirley Miller.
Sherika was a loving sister, mother and friend, with a soul sweet as sugar and a heart pure as gold she loved everyone and everyone was always greeted with a smile.
Sherika loved to listen to music and watch the sunset. She was a very kind-hearted person. Sherika enjoyed spend- ing time with her only son, Maleek.
Ms. Miller was preceded in death by: her parents, David Quartermon, Sr., and Shirley Miller.
Sherika leaves precious memories with: son, Maleek Peace-Wright; 5 siblings, Ri- cardo Gilbert, David Quater- mon, Johnny Quatermon, Quiana Tolliver, and Devon Quartermon; and other rela- tives and friends.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR.
Mr. Robert Earl Taylor, Sr. of Tampa, Florida, departed this earth to make heaven his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Fu- neral Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 2 p. m., at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33619, with Pas- tor Antonio Hawkins, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa.
Mr. Robert Earl Taylor Sr., “Squirrel,” as he was affection- ately called, was born on May 18, 1962, in Tampa, Florida, to the union of James and Louella- Moore Taylor. He completed his formal education in the Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools Sys- tem and served as a Maintenance Technician for over thirty-five years throughout the Tampa Bay area. Mr. Taylor was a devout family man who worked ex- tremely hard to provide for his family, and always ensured that his loved ones were well taken care of.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Johnnie Moore, Sr. and Moeal Moore, and Eddie Taylor, Sr. and Elease Tay- lor; parents, James and Louella Moore-Taylor; son, Roderick Taylor; aunts and uncles, Leatha Mae Taylor-Armound (Jackie), Alene Williams, Odell Taylor, Sarah Randolph, Sadie Harrison- Taylor, Mable Ball, Shirley Moore, Robert Lee Moore, John- nie Moore, Jr., Willie Moore, and Sallie Lecount (Cludner).
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his loving companion for over fifteen years, Valerie Johnson; loving children, Tyronn Cummings (Marquita), Robert Taylor, Jr. (Galloway), and Robert Lee Taylor, Sr. (Jennie); siblings, Elizabeth Taylor, Carol Taylor, Paula Taylor, Paul Taylor (Jackie), Everett Taylor, Sr. (Mercedes), and Taquasha Press- ley (Ryan); grandchildren, Tyliyah, Ty’yonna, Ty’asia, Robert Lee Taylor, Jr., Jaylah, Cortez, Jourdan, Demetrius, Jr., Taliah, Erin, Jade, McKenzie, Kovu, Aniya, Tony, Lorielle, To- bias, Destiny, Chozen, and Wal- ter.
The remains will repose from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on Friday, Au- gust 20, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED).
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
MS. ATHELIA OLIVIA BARNES
Ms. Athelia Olivia Barnes of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Fu- neral Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 9 a. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, with Pastor Prentiss Davis, officiating. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED).
Ms. Athelia Olivia Barnes was a native of Tampa, Florida. She attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and was a member of First Baptist Church of Progress Village. She was em- ployed as a Supervisor at Agere Technologies.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving mother, Rosetta Barnes; a loving daugh- ter, Anaya Geter; aunt, Ethel Scott; sister, Anna Johnson (Oscar); brother, Adolphus R. Barnes (Sonya); nieces, Lyric Barnes, Jasmine Barnes, Olivia Ifill, Ava Johnson; nephews, An- tonio Barnes, Adonis Barnes, Oscar Johnson, IV; her partner in life, Anthony Geter; dearly de- voted friend, Denise James; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.
The remains will repose from4p.m.to7p.m.onFriday, August 20, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED).
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
MR. EARLIE ROY ‘EARL’ MORRIS
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Earlie Roy Morris, affec- tionately known as “Earl,” who passed on August 14, 2021 will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021,at11a.m.atSt.LukeA. M. E. Church, 2509 N. 25th Street, Tampa, Florida with Pastor Kirk Bogen, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Earlie Roy Morris “Earl,” was born March 8, 1955, in St Mary, Jamaica to the parentage of William Edward Morris and Ivory Duffus Mor- ris. Mr. Morris attended schools in Jamaica. He moved to the United States in his early 20’s.
At an early age, he began to show leadership qualities. He worked for Hillsborough County Public Schools for over 34.5 years. He was also a con- struction and contract worker. He was loved and respected. Our memories of him will for- ever be cherished in our hearts.
Mr. Morris was a devoted hard working man, he enjoyed spending time with family, lis- tening to reggae music, travel- ing and educating others about his culture.
He was preceded in death by: his father and mother, William and Ivory Morris; brother, Johnny Morris; sis- ters, Sheila Morris and Dixie Gilbert; and grandson, Jayden Morris.
Mr. Earlie Morris leaves to cherish memories of him with: his loving wife, Judy Morris; children, Terria Cumber- batch/Curtis Cumberbatch, Ervin Morris/ Temika Jones, Makeisha Villery; grandchil- dren, Cameron Cumberbatch, Tyree Morris, Camaya Cumber- batch, Ja’lonni Morris, Er’nye- sha Morris, Ty’yonna Morris; siblings, Valerie/Burke, San- dra, Ezzard, Bobsie, Scottie, Shirley, Patrick, Marjorie; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 4 –7p.m.atSt.LukeA.M.E. Church, 2509 N. 25th Street, Tampa, Florida. Due to the cur- rent CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visita- tion as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. DANIEL JERMAINE REAGINS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Daniel Jermaine Reagins, who passed away on August 10, 2021, will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Anointed Word Church, 1709 W. St. Joseph Street, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Roy Hayes. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Daniel Jermaine Reagins was born on October 10, 1985, to the parentage of Terri James and Allen Riggins in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Reagins graduated from Uni- versal Technical Institute. He worked 5 years as a Security Offi- cer for Diamond Security and 5 years with Allied Security.
Daniel Jermaine Reagins was preceded in death by: his great grandmother, Mary Kate Brown; great, great grandmother, Tessi M. Tillman and great grandfa- ther, James Wilson.
Mr. Reagins is survived by: his parents, Terri James (Joe Richardson) and Allen Riggins and wife Rose; children, Daniel Reagins, Jr., and Danica Reagins; fiancé, Martisa Brooks; sisters, Ty’atta James and Allison Rig- gins; brothers, Carlos Grady, Joe Richardson, Jr., Kewan Richard- son, Allen Riggins, Maurice Rig- gins and Terrance Riggins; grandmother, Jacqueline Arm- strong (Wilson James); aunts, Rhonda Jackson, Cheryl Hill, Cassandra James, Jaunita Mc- Clide, Shirley Isaac, Joyce Collins and husband, Larry, Gloria Pow- ell and husband Norman, Renise McKinnon and husband, Robert, Mary Brown, and Michelle Jack- son and husband, Walter; uncles, Z. Walton and wife, Alicia, Zeek Walton and wife, Susan, Charles Isaac, Derrick Isaac, Willie For- man, Ronnie Riggins and wife, Minnie, Nathaniel James and wife Tamara, George Washing- ton and wife, Irene, Luther Washington, Willie James Collins and wife, Anita and Ricky Collins; a host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of friends including special friends, Darryl, Daniel, Zay, Tony, Gloria and Derrick Sterrex, the Ander- son family and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 21, 2021, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Due to the cur- rent CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
During an untimely death of our loved one, it is com- forting to know we have fam- ily and friends, who are supporting us. Your prayers, words of consolation, visits, calls, flowers, and other acts of love are greatly appreci- ated. These gestures have given us strength in our time of despair to accept God’s Will and to withstand our loss.
May God continue to richly bless and keep you in His Care is our prayer.
The Godwin Family.
MR. ARTHUR LEE GODWIN
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