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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
HARMON
MR. LEROY DOTSON
Memorial Services for Mr. Leroy Dotson, who passed away January 9, 2018, will be held
Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 4 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. Johnnie Miller, officiating, Pastor Wallace Pre- siding. Committal will be made at the chapel.
Leroy, affectionately known as “Lee” and “Duke,” was born March 23, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was educated in Anne Arundel County Public School and military school for his middle and high school edu- cation.
After school he joined the Army, serving his country for 3- 4 tours in Vietnam as a military police officer. He also served in a combat unit and was honor- ably discharged.
Following his military serv- ice, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Lee be- came a High School teacher for a period and also worked for Cable Interlink Co. for several years.
Leroy “Lee” met the love of his life, Theresa Jones in 1985. They married on March 4, 2002. Out of this union, Lee became a stepfather to Tyrik and Lyrae. Lee loved to listen to old music, look at old westerns, tell jokes, take selfies and reminisce with friends on the phone. He was also an avid Ravens’ fan.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; uncles, Norris and Gerald Dotson; cousins, Glen Dotson, Sylvia D. Mekonen, Eve Green and Craig Wade.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries: his loving wife, Theresa; daughter, Natasha Alexandria Devareaux; granddaughter, Brit- tany Eileen Metz; stepson, Tyrik; stepdaughter, Lyrae; brother, Rodney Dotson; aunts, Jeannine D. Cummings, Sylvia D. Wade; and a special aunt, Vivian D. Hall; cousins, Blane Dotson, Richard, Keith, Allen Dotson, Barbara D. White, Donna Howard, Bonnie Thomas, Brent, Drew Wade, Brenda Proctor; and his special cousin, Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson.
The processional will assem- ble Saturday at 3:45 p. m. at the chapel.
A Harmon Burial.
MR. RICHARD ‘BRO’ MOULTRIE, JR.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Richard “Bro” Moultrie, Jr., who passed away January 10, 2018, will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Mount Mo- riah Primitive Baptist Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL, 33605, Dr. B. R. Fulton, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Interment will be placed at Rest Haven Me- morial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Mr. Moultrie was born Janu- ary 18, 1936, in Richmond, Ala- bama to the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Katie) Moultrie, Sr. He attended Campbell A. M. E. Church in Richmond, Alabama, before moving to Tampa, FL. He was a member of Mt. Moriah PB Church, where he served in the Male Choir. He was employed with Brothers Construction for many years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Richard Moul- trie, III; siblings, Earnest Moul- trie, Sr., Betsy Butler, Fannie Mae Cockrell, Dorothy Gilbreath, and Katie Moultrie.
Mr. Richard Moultrie, Jr. is survived by; his wife, Mable Moultrie; sons, Ernest L. Moul- trie (Martha), Daland R. Moul- trie (Lisa), Kevin W. Moultrie (Lily), Michael J. Moultrie (Rhonda); daughters, Leathy B. Gadsden (Michael), Lizzie M. Jones (Jimmy), and Susie Moul- trie; grandsons, Daland Moul- trie, Jr. (Theresa), Alphonso Horne, Albert Moultrie, Deonte Moultrie, Dontavus Moultrie, Ronyea Moultrie, all of Tampa, FL, Ryan Moultrie of Miami, FL; granddaughters, Kenseisha L. Moultrie, Sierra A. Moultrie, Natasha N. Moultrie, Alexandria E. Moultrie, Mikeisha Nibbs, Alecia Moultrie, all of Tampa, FL; 15 great grandchildren; brother, John Moultrie, Sr. (Shirley); sisters-in-law, Ida Lewis (RD) and Juanita Moore of Flint, Michigan, Ruby Bender, of Birmingham, AL; brother-in- law, Samson Bender; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Moultrie will be held this Friday evening from 5-8 p. m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The processional will assem- ble Saturday at 10:45 a. m. at the Church.
A Harmon Burial.
INTEGRITY
MS. BRUNELL MCCRAY WHITEHEAD
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Brunell McCray Whitehead will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 12 noon at Integrity Fu- neral Services, 3822 E. 7th Av- enue, Tampa, with a local minister officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park.
Ms. Whitehead was born in Duval County, Florida to the late Thomas and Jenny McCray on March 31, 1932. She loved to de- sign Floral Arrangements and was employed by Mr. Gene O’Stein for many years as a server.
On January 8, 2018, Brunell entered into eternal rest.
Public Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Integrity Funeral Services from 6-8 p. m. Family and friends are asked to assemble on Saturday at 11:45 a. m.
“A Service of Integrity”
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. PHYLLIS ROSE EDWARDS
Ms. Phyllis Rose Edwards passed away on January 11, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 20, at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Elder Henry Ammons, officiating. The interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa, Florida.
She leaves to cherish and honor her memories: sons, Jason Herbert and Adam Mau- rice Nixon; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Professional services pro- vided by HOLMES-GLOVER- SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 4334 Brent- wood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida.
Florida arrangements en- trusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. JIMMIE LEE NAGEL
Mrs. Jimmie Lee Nagel of Tampa passed away, Monday, January 8, 2018. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted Saturday, January 20, at 12 Noon at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Jimmie Lee Nagel was a native of Greenville, Mississippi and a resident of Tampa for 65 years. She was educated by the public schools of Mississippi. Mrs. Nagel loved gardening and retired as a Salad Chef from the Tampa Yacht and Country Club and also the Hawaiian Village.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Mose Benson, Sr. and Elnora Benson; husband, Albert Nagel; son, Roger Benson; sister, Thelma Murphy; three brothers, Mose Benson, Jr., Roo- sevelt Benson and John E. Ben- son; niece, Ivory Lee Brady and granddaughter, Natasha Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Yvonne Jones and Deloris Benson (Lins- ford Clarke), both of Tampa, FL; son, Willie Roy Benson of Tampa, FL; granddaughters, Tajuana Potts-Ridley (Jimmy) of Houston, TX, Jenee’ Jackson (Ivan) of Harker Heights, TX, Tarnitha “Tonya” Jones of Tampa, and Rayvenia Jones of Tampa; 12 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; close nieces, Mary Benson, Thelma Benson, Audrey Benson, Wanda Wilson and Valerie An- derson; a host of other nieces, nephews, other sorrowing rela- tives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, January 19, at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WORDS OF THANKS
FRANCES A. SHEPHERD
The family of the late Frances A. Shepherd, affec- tionately known as “Baby Frances,” wishes to thank all of the wonderful and caring people who showered the fam- ily with so many kind expres- sions of sympathy during our
time of sorrow. Your thought- fulness will always be remem- bered.
Much appreciation to those who brought and/ or prepared food and refreshments before the Wake, after the Wake, and/or during the Repast. Many thanks to those who made phone calls and visits, sent flowers and cards, and performed numerous other loving expressions of compas- sion.
Thanks to all of the pro- gram participants who made the Homegoing Services for our beloved “Baby Frances” a true celebration of life.
The family has sincerely been touched and comforted by the overwhelming outpour- ing of expressions of love. May God bless and keep each and every one of you.
~The Shepherd, Freeman- Butler, and Williams Families.
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