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Funerals/Memoriams
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. PATRICIA GREEN
Ms. Patricia Green of Tampa passed away, Friday, November 11, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 19th, at 2 p. m. at Miracle Temple Church of God In Christ, 2001 N. Albany Avenue, with Superin- tendant Clethan Sutton, Pastor, officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Green was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, and was a graduate of Leto High School. She was a member of Miracle Temple COGIC and was employed as Senior File Clerk with The 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Of- fice of Attorney General (OAG).
Ms. Green was preceded in death by: her mother, Magnolia Green; sisters, Theresa Mae Green, and Marchel Green-Wall; and nephew, Vanshawn Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her father, Herman Green, Sr.; sons, DeMario Green, Sr. and DeAdrian Green, Sr.; daughters, LaTia Green and LiTrisha Green; granddaugh- ters, J’Nia Green, LaKwandas Green, Aniyah Green, Destiny Green, Calyce Perry, DeAdri- anna Green, Jai’Viyonna Green, Mar’Quille Green and Londyn Green; grandsons, Jeremiah Green, King Hicks, Cailem Perry, DeMario Green, Jr., DeAdrian Green, Jr., Marvin Austin, Jr., Prince Hicks, DeK- wan Green and Magic Austin (unborn); brother, Herman Green, Jr. (Twila); sister, Linda Green-Mainer (Carlton, Sr.); nieces, Zuandra Jones, Andrea Jones, Seatiria Mainer, LaToya Green, Chawntel Mainer, Theresa Glynn and LaKeema Kellum; nephews, Donte Mainer, Sr., Edrick Mainer, Sr., David Wall, III, Maurice Green, Sr., Carl Mainer, Jr., Shawnta Mainer, Sr., and Robert Kellum, Jr.; a host of great nieces and nephews, close family and friends, co-workers, Depart- ment of Revenue (DOR) and Of- fice of Attorney General (OAG), The whole West Tampa family, and a host of other loving rela- tives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, November 18th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
PRINCE RONALD LEE GREEN, III
Prince Ronald Lee Green, III, departed this world on Sunday, November 6, 2016. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, No- vember 19, at 2 p. m. at Whole- some Church, 16110 US HWY 301, Wimauma, FL 33598.
Prince Ronald Lee Green, III was born on August 4, 2011 and was educated in the School Dis- tricts of Hillsborough and Polk County. He was a student at Spessard L. Holland Elementary, in Bartow Florida. Ronald, III was loved deeply by his parents, Tiffany Young-Green and the late Ronald L. Green, II. He will al- ways be loved and cherished through memories held by his loving mother, Tiffany Young- Green.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: his loving mother, Tiffany Young-Green; grandparents, Traci Smith (Reginald), Darrell Young and Frances Green; great grandparents, Herman Gay, Frances Russell, Fred (Helen) Powell and Willie (Mary) Green; great-great grandparent, Gladys Wilcox; aunts and uncles, Yolanda Gay (John), Tasha Young, Imani Smith, Shayla Young, Darrell Young, Jr., Regan Smith, Reggie Smith, Jr., Aja Green, and Ronda Zelezny-Green (Evan); special friends include: Kelly McRae Swanson, Kenya Cohen, Zalia Green, Maliyah McPhaul and Devin Burnett; and a host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family mem- bers and friends.
THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. RONALD LEE GREEN, II
“I love my family! 10-4...”
Beloved son, Ronald AKA “RG,” “Big Daddy,” “Daddy,” “Big Poppa,” and “Bruhs,” of Ronald Green (late) and Frances Green, passed away un- expectedly after a car accident along with his two beautiful children, Sariyah and Ronald, III, on Sunday November 6, 2016.
RG was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1985 in Brandon, Florida, spent his youth in Clair Mel City, Florida, and gradu- ated from Blake High School in Tampa. Ronald attended Mis- sissippi Valley State University [MVSU]. At MVSU, RG was an outstanding football player, wearing the #96 his entire ca- reer, and named the “Top De- fensive Lineman” of the 2007-2008 football season. Ronald eventually graduated from Eastern New Mexico Uni- versity [ENMU] with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a concentra- tion in Construction Manage- ment. At ENMU, RG achieved “All American” status, and had a football career high of 78 tack- les with 11 for a loss.
During Ronald’s professional career, “RG” built homes for the needy with Habitat for Hu- manity, worked for K-Mart in Asset Protection, later becom- ing a successful entrepreneur owning “BIG DADDY TRUCK- ING.”
“RG” was a super football fan, gun enthusiast, and avid car collector. Ronald relished spending his spare time with his family. “RG” confessed being a born-again, spirit-filled Chris- tian man of God. Ronald loved home-cooked meals but, mostly Tiffany, Sariyah, and Ronald, III.
Ronald is survived by: his beloved partner and best friend, Tiffany Young. RG is also survived by a host of family members including: mother, Frances Green; two sisters, Aja Green and Ronda Zelezny- Green; and his “brother from another mother,” Evan Zelezny- Green. Additionally, two grand- fathers, and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and extended family members will deeply miss “RG”.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to Ronald’s dear friends, coaches, team- mates, colleagues, and employ- ers who provided love and support to the very end. A serv- ice to celebrate Ronald’s life will be held Saturday, November 19th, at 2 p. m. at Wholesome Church, 16110 US HWY 301, Wimauma, FL, 33598. Flowers may be sent to Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, Rhodes & North- ern, Inc., 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL (813) 253- 3419.
MOTHER FLORENCE I. JAMES
Mother Florence Idella James, surrounded by her lov- ing family, entered heaven on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, November 19th, at 11 a. m. at Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Bap- tist Church, 1225 Nebraska Ave., with Reverend B. J. Ful- ton, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mother James was a lifelong resident of Tampa and was ed- ucated in the public school sys- tem of Hillsborough County. She was an entrepreneur/owner of La Flo- rence Millinery and Flower Shop and was the first African American to own a hat shop on 7th Avenue. She also retired from Hillsborough County So- cial Service Department as a field Supervisor.
At an early age she was con- verted, baptized, and became a member of the Beulah Baptist Institutional Church and later united with the New Salem Primitive Baptist Church under the late Pastor William Scott where she served faith- fully. Finally, she united with the Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church where she was a church school teacher, member of senior mis- sion, number 3 choir, Mother Board and a faithful church school student of class number 4. She was also a member of the South Florida Progressive Primitive Baptist District Asso- ciation, Church School and Union #2. One of her greatest commitments in service to Christ was her Tract Ministry.
Mother James was preceded in death by: her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie (Gussie) Watson; husband, Kent James; and son, Reginald Small.
She leaves cherished memo- ries with: her devoted sons, Arnold Watson (Audrelia) and Elliott Smith (Marine); dedi- cated brother, Harold Watson (Bernice) and Johnnie Watson, Jr. (Cassandra); sister, Loretta Brown (James); beloved niece, Dr. Sylvia Marion Carley (Henry); 15 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 17 great, great grandchildren; a host of wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, goddaughters, Jean Gaylord, Jo Ann Marshall, Donna Russell, Sevelia Franklin and Valerie Johnson; godson, Terry Griffin; and many special friends and her loving caretakers.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, November 18th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
PRINCESS SARIYAH RONNAE GREEN
Princess Sariyah Ronnae Green departed this world on Sunday, November 6, 2016. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19th, at 2 p. m. at Wholesome Church, 16110 US HWY 301, Wimauma, FL 33598.
Princess Sariyah Ronnae Green was born February 18, 2007 and was educated in the School Districts of Hillsborough and Polk County. She was a stu- dent at Spessard L. Holland Ele- mentary, in Bartow, Florida. Sariyah was loved deeply by her parents, Tiffany Young-Green and the late Ronald L. Green, II. She will always be loved and cherished through memories held by her loving mother, Tiffany Young-Green.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving mother, Tiffany Young-Green; grandpar- ents, Traci Smith (Reginald), Darrell Young and Frances Green; great grandparents, Her- man Gay, Frances Russell, Fred (Helen) Powell and Willie (Mary) Green; great-great grandparent, Gladys Wilcox; aunts and uncles, Yolanda Gay (John), Tasha Young, Imani Smith, Shayla Young, Darrell Young Jr., Regan Smith, Reggie Smith, Jr., Aja Green, and Ronda Zelezny- Green (Evan); special friends in- clude: Kelly McRae Swanson, Kenya Cohen, Zalia Green, Maliyah McPhaul and Devin Bur- nett; and a host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family members and friends. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN LOVING MEMORY
NANCY I. TAYLOR Born: February 22, 1916 Deceased: November 19, 1986
It’s been 30 years since you went home with the Lord.
Sadly missed and will never be forgotten.
Tom Taylor and family.
IN LOVING MEMORY
DEACON HENRY LEE THOMAS 9/30/1946 – 11/17/2014
To my most amazing husband, you are truly missed and never forgot- ten. Rest in peace.
Your loving wife and family.
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