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MRS. RENEE REED THOMAS
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Renee Reed Thomas, who transitioned into eternity on Fri- day, November 4, 2016, will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016,1p.m.atMt.Zion.A.M.E. Church, 5920 Tolle Drive, Riverview, with Reverend Bryant Fayson (Pastor), officiat- ing and Reverend Clarence Nathan, Eulogist. Interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Renee Reed Thomas was a faithful child of God. She was a member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Women Missionary Society, and a dedicated member of the Sun- day School. Renee Reed Thomas attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. She grad- uated from Jefferson High School (Class of 1976). She re- ceived her Bachelor of Arts De- gree (Social Work) from Florida State University (1980). She re- tired from Hillsborough County Children Services as a Social Worker back in 2011.
She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, Allen Thomas; her mother, Willie Mae Gadsden; her father, Rev. Joseph L. C. Reed (Jewel); three devoted daughters, Tiffani Thomas, Latrise Thomas, and Chanise Thomas-Hill (Willie, III); one grandson, Ryan Hill, Jr. (HER PRIDE AND JOY); four brothers, Reginald C. Reed (Va- lerie), James G. Black (Shantrell), Anthony D. Black (Sarah), and William Gatewood (Rose); one sister, Linda Burgman; mother-in-law, Lillie Mae Thomas; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, in-laws, friends, and Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church family.
Visitation for Renee Reed Thomas will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016, beginning at 5 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa. The family will receive friendsfrom6to7p.m.atthe Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. GREGORY ALONZO WALKER
Mr. Gregory Alonzo Walker passed away Thursday, Novem- ber 10th, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, No- vember 19th, at 2 p. m. at College Hill Church of God in Christ, 6414 N. 30th Street, Tampa. A private burial will be held Mon- day, November 21, 2016 at the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL at 11:30 a. m.
Gregory Alonzo Walker was born March 19, 1960, in Ameri- cus, Georgia to James Walker and Henrietta Bush Walker. He was educated in Hillsborough County Schools, where he grad- uated from H. B. Plant High in 1978. He was a resident in Tampa, FL for over 48 years. He enlisted into the United States Army and served from 1979 through 1987.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his loving wife, Evelyn, Geneva, GA; his sons, Lenardo (Anise) Walker, Ruskin, FL, Ty’rell Mills Sr., Apopka, FL, and Broderick Woody, Geneva, GA; daughters, Alicia Woody, Geneva, GA, and Colette (Timo- thy) Taylor, Geneva, GA; grand- sons, Christian Loney-Macedo, Ruskin, FL, and Ty’rell Mills Jr., Apopka, FL; loving parents, James and Henrietta Walker, Thonotosassa, FL; sister, Gloria Walker Riley, Land O’Lakes, FL; three brothers, Lorenzo O’Neil (wife, deceased) Walton, Americus, GA, Reginald Walker, Gibsonton, FL, and James (Tanja) Walker, Tampa; nieces, Katrise Solomon, Shawanda Walton, Lakeitha Walton, Shamiracle Watts, Laquasha (Eric) Jackson, Monica Huggins, Regina (Jemal) Thomas and Ebony Walden; nephews, Kendrick Solomon, Dezmond Walker, Jerrick Vann, Julian Vann, James Walker III, Lance Walker and Javaris Walker; god- nephew, Donald Chaney; a host of great nieces, great nephews, great-great niece, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, from 5 to 8 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. MILTON WILLINGHAM, SR.
Mr. Milton Willingham, Sr. fell asleep in Christ on Tues- day morning November 8, 2016. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, No- vember 19th, at 11 a. m. at the Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, 33610. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Milton was born on June 3, 1935, in Camilla, GA to the late Jack and Ira Willingham.
He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Sandra Willingham Solomon; sis- ters, Alice Foster, Elizabeth McArthur, Cora Lee Abrams, Betty Jean Willingham and Katie Mae Gorham; brother, Alan Willingham; nephews, Michael Willingham and An- thony Foster.
Milton’s brother, Jack Willingham (Gloria) passed away on November 12, 2016.
Milton leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife of 58 years, Idella Willing- ham; 1 daughter, Pamela; 4 sons, Milton, Jr. (Anna Pearl), Roosevelt (Sherry), Jeffery (Lisa) and Gregory (Darbi); grandchildren, Charrod (Jessica), Matthew, DeVonte and Jeri Solomon, Theira Jones, Christopher Thompson (Natasha), Milton L. Willingham (Tanya), Jer- maine Goodman, Celeste Rackard (Naki), Jonathan, Roosevelt, Jr., Ramon, Jor- dan and Jaylon Willingham; great-grandchildren, Tyson, Naki, Jr., and Asia Rackard, Donavon, Dillion, Zaniyah and Roselani Willingham; 1 brother, William Willing- ham; nieces, Angela Freder- ick (Tommy), Sheila Gadson (Steve), Janice, Rosalyn and Rhonda Willingham, Julie Daniels (Bradford), Eunice Foster White (Rickey), Ann Foster, Anita and Cheryl Powell; nephews, Ulysses Hudge (Joyce), Johnnie Mar- tin, Charles, Clayton Jr. and Milton Foster, Anthony Gorham; cousins, Johnnie Mae, Dwan and Dwight Franklin; sister-in-law, De- loris Jackson; and a host of great nieces, great nephews and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Visitation will begin at 5 p. m. Friday, November 18th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. at the Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. YVONNESTA KNIGHT
Homegoing memorial service for Ms. Yvonnesta Knight who passed away on Friday, Novem- ber 11, 2016, will be held on Sat- urday, November 19, 2016 at 11 a. m. at Gateway Christian Center, 14205 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, with Pastor Donald Evans, offici- ating. Interment will be held at Knight Family Cemetery, West Content, Four Paths, Clarendon, Jamaica at a later date.
Yvonnesta was preceded in death by: her brother, Dr. Patrick G. Watson; cousins, Joan Valerie Livingston and Steven Knight.
She is survived by: mother, Cecelia Knight; father, Basil McKay; brother, Donovan Hinds; sisters, Linda McKay and Joyce McKay; sister-in-law, Dr. Rose- may T. Latortue; cousins, Ray- mond (Teddy) and Laurna Knight, Lovetta Hemmings, Pal- some Binger, Pearline Beech (Miss P.), Gary Beech, Trevor Patrick, (Doc), Meryl Booch; nieces and nephews, Reginald Watson, Christopher Watson, Dana Hinds, Chase Knight, Rashida St. Juste, Dianne Turner, Stephanie, Alexander and Stephen Knight, Tahiyya Ju- rdine, Kyle and Ayisha Living- stone, and many other family and friends.
Ms. Yvonnesta Knight was born on February 18, 1952 in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica to Basil McKay and Cecelia Knight. She obtained her primary education at Holmwood Technical High School in Christiana, Manches- ter. After graduation, she en- tered the financial field, working at Victoria Mutual Bank. She served faithfully as treasurer of the local chapter of Lions Club International. After immigrating to America in 1990, she entered the medical field and studied nursing in the Florida Commu- nity College system. She then joined her brother, the late Dr. Patrick G. Watson, and Dr. Rose- may T. Latortue in the private practice of Internal Medicine as a Nursing/Medical Assistant until the present time.
Yvonne was a devout believer in Jesus our Lord. Furthermore, with regards to her faith, she was devoted to and served in the Chil- dren’s Ministry of Northside As- semblies of God, a.k.a Celebration Church for over 25 years. She was also a greeter and welcomed parishioners to Foun- tain of Blessings Messianic Church. She also participated in Wednesday Night Bible Fellow- ship at Gateway Christian Cen- ter.
Rest in peace Yvonne, Vonny, Shorty, Little Bit, Vonniesta, our dear beloved Yvonnesta Gloria Knight.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, November 18, 2016 from 5 –
8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends between 6 – 7 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service. THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING AT THE SERVICE ON SATURDAY. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE SENT TO MISSION OF HOPE HAITI, MOHHAITI.ORG.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SERGEANT MICHAEL L. JAMES
Funeral service for devoted husband and father, Sergeant Michael L. James, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2016 while in a local hospital, will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 (today) at 11 a. m. at Tampa First Seventh-Day Ad- ventist Church, 822 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, with Pastor Darryl Williamson, officiating. Interment will fol- low at Florida National Ceme- tery, 6502 S. W. 102 Avenue Bushnell, Florida with Military Honors provided by the United StatesArmy.
He is survived by: his loving wife, Bonnie James of 35 years; his daughters, Shetay Ashford, Shenita Berrian (Kenny), Samantha James and Telia Thomas; his grandchildren, Jayla Washington, Jackson Washington, Azjah Berrian, Jaylon Thomas and Tony Thomas; brother, James G. Harris (Regina); sister, Gwen- dolyn Harris; his nieces, Shenita and Tawanna Duhart of Tallahassee, Florida; special cousin, Annie Mae Austin; over 106 foster children and a host of other family and friends.
Sgt. Michael L. James was born in Tallahassee, Florida on September 30, 1956 to the parentage of James Harris and Geneva Williams. He served as a Communications Officer in the United States Army for 14 years. In addition, he was a Su- pervisor and Caretaker at The Children’s Home, Inc. for more than 14 years.
Mr. James also served as a Deacon at Living Faith Bible Fellowship for over 20 years. Michael L. James will be missed for his never ending smile, his compassion and his words of wisdom.
A viewing was held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Wilson Funeral Home from 5 - 8 p. m. with the family pres- entfrom5-6p.m.Friendsare asked to assemble at the church (today) at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. for the serv- ice.
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