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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
MRS. DORIS J. KELLY
Mrs. Doris Kelly was born February 9th, 1959, in Tampa, Florida, to Ms. Malinda Wade and Mr. David Porter. Doris, af- fectionately called “Dee” by her loved ones, was full of compas- sion.
Doris was a graduate of King High School. She attended col- lege, graduating with an Associ- ates of Science Degree in Accounting.
Doris left this earth to gain her heavenly wings on Sunday, April 12th, 2020.
She is preceded in death by: her brother, Frank Wade, Sr. and her godson, Bryant Fayson, II.
Doris leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted husband, Robert Kelly, Jr.; a devoted mother, Malinda Wade; four children, Robert Kelly, lll, Kiara Leija (Lionel), Tamara Brinkley, Reginald Williams (Rudina); grandchil- dren, Lorneka Williams, Kanavyss Williams, Jozelyn Williams, Reginald Williams, ll, Nyla Kelly, Reginald Williams, lll; sisters, Cleola Baker (Arthur), Gloria Cochran, Frankie Allen, Barbara Wing- field (Emmitt); best friend/ like a sister, Jane Mitchell; broth- ers, Michael Wade, Sr. (Rhonda), Vernon Brewer (Shenell); mother-in-law, Mar- garet Kelley; sisters-in-law, Denise Kelly Anderson, Gail Reddick (Lonnie); brothers-in- law, Todd Willoughby, Tony Willoughby, Butch Willoughby; godchildren, Desmond Shep- pard, Toni Gray, Erica Mitchell, and Shaneka Mitchell; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends.
“Due to the pandemic, a me- morial service will be held at a later date.”
A Harmon Burial
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. DWAYNE ANTHONY HARRISON
Mr. Dwayne Anthony Harri- son was born to Gloria and Robert Harrison, Sr. in Lock- bourne, Ohio. He graduated from C. Leon King High School, Class of 1980. Dwayne enlisted and served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and re- tired as a Master Sergeant. He was also a second degree Mason and Shriner.
Dwayne enjoyed Competi- tive Weightlifting and while serving in Simbach, Germany, he was also a Semi-Pro Football Player.
Dwayne received his wings on Friday, April 17, 2020 with his wife Patty and his brother, Reggie at his bedside.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Robert Harrison,
Sr.
He leaves to cherish his
memory: his wife, Patricia “Patty” L. Harrison; mother, Gloria Harrison; brothers, Robert, III, and Reggie (Linda) Harrison; sisters, Deborah Har- rison, and Felecia (Steve) Haley; daughters, Dyrhonda Copeland and Amonda (Rodney) Thomp- son; a host of nieces, aunts, un- cles, other relatives and friends.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MINNIE WILLIAMS
Happy 79th Birthday from your family.
AIKENS
MR. HODGES TAYLOR
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Hodges Taylor of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2020, will be held on Saturday, April 25th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Murray, Pastor of Greater New Friend- ship, officiating.
Hodges was born on Febru- ary 22, 1926 in Monticello, Florida, to the late Charlie Taylor and Rosa Lee Hall. Hodges was very well-known and lovable per- son. He attended Jefferson County Schools in Monticello, Florida. He met and married Lula Mae Keaton and three chil- dren were born: Robert, Judie and Hodges, Jr., Taylor. Later, he met and married Rose Moore, and 2 children were born and named Christopher and Anthony Taylor; and lastly married, Bev- erly Taylor. He accepted Christ at an early age, and leaves to cher- ish his memories with: a loving, kind, and beautiful companion, Clara Williams, who took care of him until his demise. Hodges de- parted this life on April 8, 2020 at 9:25 p. m.
He was preceded in death by: his sons, Hodges, Jr. and Vince Taylor; and sister, Margaret Johnson of Sanford, Florida.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories with: his two daughters, Judie Taylor of Ocala, FL, and Toni Prestley of Tallahassee, FL; ten sons, Robert Taylor (Jeanette) of Ocklawahee, FL , Rev. Terry Presley (Beyle) of Monticello, Florida, Craig Tayer of Miami, FL, Willie Mitchell, Christopher Taylor of Tallahas- see, FL, Anthony Taylor (Gwen) of Dothan, Alabama, Wayne Johnson of Perry, FL and Willie Williams of Perry, FL; sisters, Rutha Mae Harris of Bunnell, FL, Joyce McKnight of Ft. Laud- erdale, FL and Jade Ferrales (Ernie) of Apple Valley, Califor- nia; brothers, Willie James Tay- lor, Morris Taylor (Joyce) of Rochester, NY and Johnny Tay- lor (Albertha) of Sanford, FL; and a host of grandchildren, great grands, cousins, nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends; favorite granddaughter, Jackie McCoy; favorite nephew, Alphonso Turner and two fa- vorite nieces, Jeanette Young and Rosa Burns.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, April24thfrom4to6p.m.The family will receive friends during the visitation. The immediate family will attend the service on Saturday at the chapel.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MR. DURANDY A. WOODEN (‘BIG D’)
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Durandy A. Wooden, “Big D,” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, will be held Wednes- day, April 22nd, 11 a. m., at Orange Hill Cemetery, Elder Freddie Wright, officiating.
Durandy Wooden was born December 2, 1977, in Tampa, Florida, to Otis and Rosa Wooden. He attended local schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Hillsbor- ough High School. He played on the football team for Hillsbor- ough High School. He was a fore- man for Jason Hauling.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Otis, Sr. and Erlene Wooden, of Bainbridge, Georgia, Arthur and Annie Cobb, of Tampa, Florida; aunt, Sally Mae and uncle, Ray Cobb, of Tampa, Florida.
He leaves to cherish his lov- ing memories with: his wife, Ken- nyatta Wooden; one and only daughter, Deniyan Wooden; beloved stepchildren, Melvin Williams, Tario Williams, Tyrell Brown, Jayliah Williams and Jayceon Williams; devoted par- ents and caretakers, Otis, Jr. and Rosa Wooden; one brother, Nathaniel Johnson (Sabrina) of Seffner, Florida; loving aunt and caretaker, Barbara Cobb, of Tampa, Florida; very special cousin, Isaac Flowers, Sr. of Riverview, Florida; aunts, Annie Haywood, Americus, Georgia, Rebecca Johnson (Charles) of Tampa, Florida, Delores Wooden, Lilly Mae Wooden, Net Wooden, all of Jacksonville, Florida, and Brenda Wooden of Virginia; uncles, Jessie Bateman (Pearl Mable), of Americus, Georgia, Bennie Cobb (Gloria), Willie Cobb (Debra) and Morell Cobb (Jackie), all of Tampa, Florida; a special and loving nephew, Nathaniel Johnson, IIII; special loving and caring cousin, Altree Kelly; loving and devoted niece, KeKe Hamilton; devoted cousin, Michael Hagwood; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:45 a. m. At the family’s request please wear a mask.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MR. JIMMY LEE STRONG, JR.
Mr. Jimmy Lee Strong Jr., of Tampa, entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Due to the current restrictions from the CDC, the graveside service will be closed to the pub- lic. A Private graveside service for the family only, will be held on Saturday, April 25, at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery with Minister Duaney Griffin, of- ficiating. Interment will follow.
Mr. Jimmy Lee Strong, Jr., was a native of Tampa, Florida, born to Mr. Jimmy Lee Strong, Sr. and Mrs. Emma Antwine Strong.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Jimmy was very much the family man. He loved helping others. His meticulous lawn skills would put the professional lawn ser- vicers to shame. Jimmy was a wonderful grandfather. He was affectionately known as “Pa” to his grandchildren.
Jimmy was predeceased by: his loving parents and his sister, Theresa Santiago.
Jimmy is survived by his lov- ing wife of 33 years, Vernadine Strong; his son and daughter-in- law, Jimmy Strong (Heather); and his daughter, Carrie Strong; grandchildren, Ka’liyah Walker, La’Darieas Strong, Na’Tavious Strong, and Ariyah Handy; sis- ters, Louella Bennett (Wesley) and Carrie Woodley (Booker); nieces, Ebony Lampkin (James) and Desiree (Mrs. Chancellor) Joseph (Erron); nephew, Booker Woodley, Jr.; great niece, Emilee Lampkin; great nephew, James Lampkin; and a host of family members and friends who loved him dearly.
The visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, from 3 p. m. to 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606. Visita- tion hours have been extended and we are asking family and friends to pay their respects and to follow the CDC guidelines.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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