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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. LEE EDWARD ANDREWS, II
Mr. Lee Edward Andrews, II, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, Pastor Donald Lott, Officiat- ing. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Mr. Andrews, II was born on May 12, 1974, to Lee Edward Andrews, Sr., and Novella An- drews in Swainsboro, GA. He loved watching sports. He at- tended Jefferson High School, Class of 1992. He was em- ployed as a Cook at Ybor Rehab Facility.
He was preceded in death by: his father; grandparents; and loving aunts, and uncles.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his mother, Novella Andrews; children, Lee Andrews, III, and Jaden Andrews; brothers, Tony An- drews, Cedrick Andrews, and Maurice Nolen; sisters, Monique Brown, Latoya An- drews, Ikesha Andrews, and Icika Andrews; nephews, An- thony Andrews, Cory Evans Jr., Paul Brown, Jr., Jalen Evans, Juwuan Brown, Roland Fletcher, Maurice Nolen, Jr., Rynon Nolen, James Nolen, Taurance Nolen, Reshey Car- swell, Jr., De’Andre Rodriguez, James Jones, Jamari Jones, and Marquez; nieces, Thomasina Bowden, Latoya Sims, Alexis Williams, Deyon- dra Hines, Autumn Williams, Mauricia Nolen, Marquasia Nolen, BriBri Nolen, Rynonaih Nolen, Dasha, and Mariah; uncle, Curtis Brown (Val); and a host of other family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, November 11, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
MS. ESSIE COLE COUNTS
ment weren’t enough, Essie also found time to volunteer as a Cub Scout Den Mother.
As a lifelong devoted Chris- tian, she volunteered countless hours ministering to hearts and souls through Bible study groups in her home, at the MacDill AFB Chapel and more. In the community, her primary ministry was to the youth at the local detention center and to the elderly through outreach at var- ious assisted living facilities. She also donated generously to Abe Brown Prison Ministry and Metropolitan Ministries.
Among other things, she be- lieved it was extremely impor- tant to stay active and at the age of 50 became a certified fitness trainer offering free aerobics classes for many years at the MacDill Chapel as part of their women’s workshops.
She is preceded in death by: her beloved husband, Henry L. Counts (July 14, 2009), to whose arms she’s now returned; sons, Henry, Jr., Raymond, and Anusha Amen Ra; sisters, Rev. Carrie Thomas, and Elizabeth Spencer; and brothers, Joseph Cole, Josephus Cole, Willy Cole, and David Cole.
She is survived by: her chil- dren, Patricia Ann Counts, Greg Counts (Thomasina), and Glenn Counts; sisters, Josephine, and Lula Cole; many wonderful grand-, great-grand-, and great- great grandchildren; cousins; and nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. prior to the Memorial Service at the Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.
Essie Cole Counts lived a long and lively life. We are deeply saddened by her passing but are comforted in knowing her spirit is now free.
In lieu of flowers, we humbly request donations be made in her honor to Abe Brown Ministries at 2921 N. 29th St., Tampa, FL 33605, and/or Metropolitan Ministries at 2002 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602.
The bookmark of her Bible study notebook was on a page with the following scripture: ‘My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh shall bless His holy name for- ever and ever. -Psalms 145, verse 21
MR. FRANK MITCHELL
Mr. Frank Mitchell of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Funeral Serv- ices will be held Saturday, No- vember 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue Tampa, FL 33619, Dr. Antonio R. Hawkins, Pastor, Reverend John D. Threes, Sr., Eulogist, and Rev- erend Q. T. Washington, Presid- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Mr. Mitchell was born on May 30, 1934, in Tampa, FL. He was the son of Gladys Mitchell and Jack Mitchell. He retired from Solid Waste Management after 30 plus years driving the dump trucks.
He was preceded in death by: his brothers, sisters, niece, and nephew: Leroy Mitchell, Mary Mitchell, Willie Mitchell, Josephine Morris Mitchell, John Henry Mitchell, Bobby Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell, Darius Smith, and Bridgett Annette Hicks.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: his wife, Loretta Ann Weaver-Mitchell; children, Brit- tany Weaver, Travis Cutler, and Kimberly Robinson; sister, Shirley Battle; grandchildren, Charlissa Jackson, and Marciria Williams; and a host of other family members.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, November 11, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners. www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
MRS. BARBARA J. RILEY
Mrs. Barbara J. Riley of Tampa, FL, passed away on Mon- day, October 31, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Rivers of Life Church Ministries, 301 Lakewood Drive, Brandon, FL 33510, Pastor Curtis A. Swaf- ford, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Mrs. Riley was a native of Tampa, FL for 80 years. She at- tended Hillsborough County Public Schools and was a mem- ber of Rivers of Life Church Min- istries. She retired as a Tape Librarian at GTE Data Services.
She leaves to cherish her memory: 3 daughters, Barbara Ann Jackson (Garfield, III), Sherry Scarborough, and Hope Scarborough; stepchildren, Basil Riley, Jr., Antonio (Jamie), Ramon, Richard (Robyn), Basil L., III, Dwight, Sharon, Lydia, Beryl, and Shanette Laurencin (John); grandchildren, Estralita Green, Garfield Jackson, IV (Melissa), Brittany Jackson, An- tonia Mason (Samuel), and Arielle Archie; great grandchil- dren, Antonio Ricks, Jr., Ter- rence Ricks, Ricky Denmark, III, Carolyn Mason, Messiah Mason, Kori Denmark, Garfield Jackson V, Elijah Creary, Christopher Mason, Tyla Harris, and Tia Smith; sister, Leola Cole; sister- in-law, Isabel Williams; brother- in-law, Richard Riley; lifetime friend, Luella Gardner; special family friends, Wanda Sallet- Hill, Freddie Archie, Mark Williams, and Rosa Marshall; and a host other family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
Ms. Essie Cole Counts died peacefully at home at the age of 95 due to natural causes on the morning of Wednesday, Novem- ber 2nd, 2022, surrounded by her children, Patricia, Greg, and Glenn. The Homegoing Cele- bration for the life of Essie will be held on Wednesday, Novem- ber 9, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. It will be followed by the Interment Ceremony in Florida National Cemetery, 2:00 P.M., 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33515.
Essie was born on Saturday, September 10, 1927, in Camilla, GA. She was one of 8 children to Mr. Earnest Cole and Ms. Sally Mae Mills. When Essie was a young teenager she moved to Tampa, Florida, where she lived with her Aunt Marie Mills and worked, illegally, in the kitchen of a bar. During that time, her nickname was “Cookie”, and she was forced to hide whenever city inspectors came around since she was underage.
On a momentous Florida evening, Cookie would meet her future husband at a social mixer that included GIs from the nearby MacDill Air Force Base. She had been told by a mentor that her future husband would be a man in uniform. Appar- ently, Henry Lee Counts didn’t need such mentoring as he de- clared Essie would be his wife upon their first meeting. And so began a relationship that would span 62 years of marriage and produce 6 bright, beautiful chil- dren: 5 sons and 1 daughter. If maintaining a home with 6 ram- bunctious children when her husband was on military assign-
IN LOVING MEMORY
MR. RICHMOND MYRICK, JR.
It’s been 4 years since you leftme. Iknowifyouhada choice, you would still be here.
A day doesn’t pass without my thinking of you and I still miss you like it was yesterday. I will always cherish our twenty years of marriage.
I loved our time together, and I know I will see you again.
Your loving wife, Stephenia Hemmingway Myrick.
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