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Retired Deputy Dies After Lengthy Illness
TOBA Presents Awards To Youth Groups
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
A well known retired member of law enforcement died following a lengthy ill- ness. Mr. Ralph H. Un- derwood was 65-years-old.
A Tampa native Mr. Un- derwood attended the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County. He graduated from Blake high School in 1968. He continued his education at Savannah State Univer- sity, where he earned his de- gree. He also earned his Master’s Degree from the University of South Florida.
His wife, Mrs. Regina Jackson Underwood said her husband worked on sev- eral jobs before joining the Tampa Police Department. Mr. Underwood later ob- tained employment with the Hillsborough County Sher- iff’s Office and remained there until he retired in 2008. He served the citizens of Hillsborough County for 18 years, retiring as a result of his illness.
When his health allowed it, Mr. Underwood en- joyed fishing, golfing, and bowling. He also enjoyed being active at the 34th Street Church Of God,
The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA)presentedawardstoseveralyouthor- ganizations.
The groups gathered at Tampa Park Plaza for the presentations. (Photographs by BRUNSON)
MR. RALPH H.
UNDERWOOD 12/8/1950 --- 5/14/2016
where he had been a mem- ber for several years.
Mr. Underwood was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Underwood is sur- vived by 4 children, other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held for him on Saturday, May 21st, at 11 a.m. Ray Williams Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrange- ments.
Scholarship award recipient, Donte Glover, center, is shown with Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA member; Jesse Salter, Blake Principal; James Ransom, TOBA Member and Dr. Lewis Brinson, Asst. Supt.
The Jetie B. Wilds, Jr. Scholarship recipient at Howard W. Blake High School, Alexis Sealey is shown with family members and school officials: Oliver Williams, Kevin Sealey, Alexis, Charlene Dorsey, JoAnn Lewis and George Robinson.
An award was also presented to the Titans of Tampa Park Football and Cheerleader teams. From left are: James Ransom, Dr. Glenn Cherry, Sah’mari Lawrence, Ivette Colon, Anthony Campos (President), Cratina Robinson, Aaliyah Irvin (front), Jeff Rhodes and Atty. Clinton Paris.
Representatives of TOBA presented an award to Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Delta Delta Chapter Rosebuds. From left to right: Jeffery Rhodes, Rosebuds: Anttiniya White, Ke- diondra Jackson, Maddison Harrison, Winter Allen, Mirykle Twillie, Adrian Jones, James Ranson and Atty. Clinton Paris. In the rear holding the check: Dr. Glenn Cherry and Mary Reed, Youth Director.
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