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Funerals/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. DAVID KING GRIFFIN
Mr. David King Griffin died peacefully on the 25th of October 2016 in Bran- don, Florida at the age of 84. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016from4to7p.m.at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue. The family is grateful for all condolences.
David was born on Janu- ary 30, 1932 in Tampa, Florida to Leo and Janie Griffin. He graduated from Edward Waters College with a degree in Radiology. He married Marsalette Powell in 1961. David also served 4 years in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Janie and Leo Griffin; his sister, Imogene Madison; his brothers-in-law, Monroe Mack and Raymond Madi- son.
David is survived by: his wife, Marsalette Powell Griffin; his son, Daryl Grif- fin; his daughter, Karen Griffin; sister, Laverne Mack; brother, Gregory Griffin; three grandchil- dren, Jordan, Symone and Cayman Griffin; four great- grandchildren, Jashaun, Cynija, JaLayla and Leah; son-in-law, Darttanian Spike; daughter-in-law, Karen Rose-Griffin; and sisters-in-law, Mauri Pow- ell and Kathanell Griffin. Other relatives include: his nieces, Tracy Mack, Nicole Mack, and Debra Madison; and his nephews, Temariq Shellman and Jordan Shell- man.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
HOLMES
DEACON VICTOR RAY RILES
Deacon Victor Ray Riles, 51, a native of Tampa, FL born on 2 March 1965, went home to Glory on 19 October 2016.
After graduating from Tampa Bay Technical High School in 1983, he directly joined the U. S. Army and was quickly promoted to the ranks of Sgt. He served for 11 years then retired as a Gulf War Vet- eran. He then served 3 years as a Reservist with the Florida Na- tional Guard in Lakeland, FL.
He was a 32 Degree Mason - Men of Destiny Lodge # 580 (Tampa, FL) IFAMM and was employed by the Sears Logis- tics Corp as Sr. Delivery Mgr., and later became Regional Mgr. at Momentum Logistics. He also helped fellow veterans with the Liberty Manor for Vet- erans Organization.
He leaves to mourn, daugh- ter, Shenita Renee Riles (Jan- isha Burr); sons, Michael Harris, Victor Ray Riles, Jr. and Zachary Joseph Riles; grandson, Danarius Riles, his mother, Loretha Riles; sister, Diana Young (Michael); two brothers, Deacon Christopher Riles (Deaconess Anna), Dwayne Riles (Virginia), all of Tampa; devoted Cargeiver, Deaconess Sherron Harris- Riles and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, relatives and friends.
Services were held on Sat- urday, Oct. 29, 2016, at St. John Cathedral in Tampa, with a mil- itary burial on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
~ Holmes Funeral Home ~
THANK YOU
MR. MARIO J. WORLDS
Mr. Mario J. Worlds of Tampa, passed away Mon- day, October 24, 2016. A cel- ebration of life will be held Saturday, November 5, at 11 a. m. at Tampa Heights Jun- ior Civic Association, 2005 N. Lamar Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602, with Reverend Jerry Pope, Sr., officiating. Family and friends are asked to wear casual or Tampa Bay Bucca- neers’ attire.
Mr. Mario J. Worlds was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, and was a graduate of Gaither High School.
He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, James Willis; grandmother, Jean A. Worlds; and stepfather, Ken- neth J. Owens, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving mother, Sandra Willis-Owens; father, Johnny Worlds, Jr.; grand- parents, Elretha Willis, Johnny Worlds, Sr. (Dorothy); sisters, Jonneisha Worlds, Jada Worlds, and Quanmeisha Worlds; broth- ers, Quenton Richardson (Varnesha), Kendric Owens, Kerry Guy (Carmen), Johnny Worlds, III, Nicholas Mayd- wells, Kenneth J. Owens, Jr. and Richard Owens; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
THERE WILL BE NO PUB- LIC VIEWING. Arrange- ments entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. BLONDEVA GALLON
On behalf of the family of Mrs. Blondeva Gallon, we extend to each of you our heartfelt gratitude for your love, prayers, cards,
and all acts of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one.
Special thanks to Mace- donia M. B. Church, Joseph Sykes, Pastor; Brown Memorial, Bishop Matthew Williams, Pas- tor; New Testament, Rev. Alfonso Gallon, and Hos- pice-Ruby Team.
We acknowledge reso- lutions from: Brown Me- morial, Macedonia M. B. Church, Beulah Baptist In- stitutional Church, VIP World Deliverance, and Temple of the Apostles.
May God bless each of you.
The Gallon family.
IN MEMORIAM
MAMA SHIRLEY August 4, 1939 November 1, 2015
We want to thank God for giving us your physical presence for 76 years. And, your spiritual presence that will last until the end of time.
We miss you and think about you every day.
Love always, your children, Mickye, Danny, Diaab, and Mr. Fred.
CARD OF THANKS
To a loving mother, Elizabeth White.
Somehow, 65 years does not seem long enough.
Thank you to every- one.
Henry White
DEATH LISTING
Aikens Funeral Home
Mr. Ponce D. McNeal Sr. of Tampa.
Gudes Funeral Home
Christopher Dexter, Jr., Tampa. Edith Walsh, Lakeland.
Jackson Funeral Home
Mr. Hugh Alexander, Tampa.
Wilson Funeral Home
Mrs. Lenor E. Horton, Tampa Baby Jenkins, Tampa.
Ms. Marjorie Lewis, Tampa Baby Tristan M. Page, Tampa Ms. Allie Mae Preston, Tampa Ms. Annie Troupe, Tampa
Ray Williams Funeral Home
Mr. David Griffin, Seffner
Mrs. Rosa Cobbert, Tampa
Ms. Terri Davis, Tampa
Mrs. Sonya Harper, Tampa
Mrs. Inez Sample, Tampa
Mr. Darrell Wimbley, Wesley Chapel
Mrs. Emma Turner, Tampa, Florida
Infant Yannick Lee Sandoval-Steward, Tampa, Florida Mr. Mario J. Worlds, Tampa, Florida
IN MEMORIAM
MS. MATTIE HARRIS
To my Angel. I miss you dearly, and will love you always and forever.
Your son, Petti.
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