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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. LILLIE ALMA BARBER WELLS
Mrs. Lillie Alma Barber Wells of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 25, at 11 a. m. at St. John Mission- ary Baptist Church, 14549 8th Street, Dade City, Florida. Inter- ment will be held at the Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Green Cove Springs, FL.
Lillie Alma Barber Wells was born in Donalsonville, Georgia to the late Deacon Leonard Barber and Deaconess Cleola Barber Po- lite. Lillie accepted Jesus Christ at a young age.
She was happily married to the Late Michael Wells and he preceded her in death.
Lillie was a faithful member at Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL. Mrs. Lil- lie was an Alumni of Pasco High School and graduated from St. Leo University, BA in Psychology. She traveled the world working for the Army Air Force Exchange Service - serving those who serve. She held the position of General Manager for AAFES until she re- tired.
Lillie would always say her best assignment has been serving God. Lillie considered herself a (PANK) Professional Aunt No Kids. She was loved by all. Lillie was a member of National Active Retired Federal Employee, Cus- tomer Service All Star Club- Wurzburg, Germany, Federal Military Women Club-Japan, Contingency Team Service-South- west Asia during Operations En- during Freedom/Iraq 2, Operation Uphold Democracy- Haiti, and Alpha Pi Chi - Vice President-Sunshine.
Lillie leaves to mourn: her mother, Cleola Barber Polite; two brothers, Jackie Barber (Chris- tine) of Cocoa, FL and Mike Bar- ber (Gloria) of Dade City, FL; two sisters, Judy Thompson (James) of Tampa, FL and Pamela Har- mon (Baron) of Kissimmee, FL; she also leaves a host of nieces and nephew, cousins, other sor- rowing relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, November 24, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue and the family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. at the Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners and Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, (904) 284-7720.
WILSON
MR. DONALD LOUIS ‘DON’ ADKINS
Mr. Donald Louis “Don” Ad- kins, 63, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Novem- ber 25, 2017, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL, 33605, with Pastor D. A. Eliam of Shek- inah Harvest Breakthrough Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Adkins was preceded in death by: his father, Jimmy Lee Adkins; and oldest brother, Jimmy Lee Adkins, Jr.
He leaves to cherish precious memories of him with: his chil- dren, Antwon Adkins and Crystal Jones Adkins; his loving mother, Lillie Rose Adkins; brothers, Billie James (Pauline) Adkins, New Port Richey, FL and Michael Leon (Brenda) Adkins, Waycross, GA; sister, Linda Gail Adkins Match- ett, Adel, GA; nephews, Michael Leon, Jr., Tampa, Marcus (Kayla) Barron, Tampa and Cedric Match- ett, Toledo, OH; nieces, Amber Rose (Lawrence) Roundtree, Adel, GA, Consequila “Shae” Adkins Simpson, Jacksonville, FL, Deliah Adkins Howard, Tampa, twins - Jaden and Jonye Rosebury; his special aunt, Margie Parham, Tampa; aunts, Frances Mathis, Adel, GA, and Emma Adkins Sorell, Adel, GA; uncle, Grover Mathis, Savannah, GA; a whole host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Mr. Donald “Don” Adkins was the 4th of 5 children born to the late Jimmy Lee Adkins and Lillie Rose Mathis Adkins on May 13, 1954 in Adel (Cook County), GA. He received his education at Cook County High School in Adel, GA before making his home in Tampa, FL for more than 20 years. He chose to give his life to the Lord early in his life and decided to fel- lowship at Shekinah Harvest Breakthrough Church, 203 W. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, under the pastorage of Pastor D. A. Eliam and First Lady Sonya Eliam.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, November 24, 2017 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at
the chapel on Saturday at approx- imately 1:45 p. m. for the service. “A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. EVERETT ‘DAP’ ANDREWS, JR.
Funeral service for Mr. Everett “Dap” Andrews, Jr., who passed away in a local hospital on November 19, 2017, will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Greater Mount Mo- riah Primitive Baptist Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Avenue Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dr. B. R. Ful- ton, officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by: his father, Everett An- drews, Sr.
He leaves to cherish precious memories of him with: his de- voted wife of 27 years, Elder Jan- ice D. Andrews; children, Everett Andrews, III, Octavius Andrews, Michael Hart, Ricardo Andrews, Corey J. Glenn and Psyche S. An- drews; grandchildren, Aniya Har- mon, Trinidee Hill and Iyanna Hall; great grandchild, Vacarria Harmon; mother, Mother Gertrude A. Andrews; siblings, Brenda Ward, Evelyn Andrews, Shirlene Edwards, Gloria Shell- man, Grace Jones and Kenneth Andrews; a host of aunts and un- cles; a host of nephews and nieces; a host of cousins; sister-in- law, Elder Lea (Deacon Rennex) Franklin; brother-in-law, Chavis (Katrina) Hall, Sr.; devoted friend, Willie Graham and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Everett “Dap” Andrews, Jr. was born on September 27, 1956 in Tampa, FL to the parent- age of Everett Andrews, Sr. and Mother Gertrude A. Andrews. He was a graduate of Chamberlain High School, Class of 1974. He was a Machine Operator for over 30 years with Johnson Control. Mr. Andrews attended Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church for a number of years. He was a dedicated giver to the Fire and Po- lice Department.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, November 24, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 5 – 8 p. m. with the family present to re- ceive friends from 7 – 8 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approx- imately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. MARJORIE A. MILTON
A Memorial Service for Ms. Marjorie A. Milton, who fell asleep in death on Sunday, No- vember 19, 2017 will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 4 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL, with speaker, Minister George Smith, officiating.
Ms. Milton was preceded in death by: her parents, Gussie and Calvin Alexander; hus- band, Israel Henry Milton.
She is survived by: son, Is- rael Henry Milton, II; four sib- lings, Calvin Alexander, Verlon Richardson, Ilia Kilpatrick and Erica Alexander; cousins, Larry Shannon, Sam Shannon, Jr., Betty Shannon Jones and Ervin Shannon; two brothers- in-law, Robert L. Richardson and James E. Kilpatrick and a host of other extended family members and friends.
Ms. Marjorie A. Milton was born on April 2, 1931, to the parentage of Gussie and Calvin Alexander in Palmetto, Florida. She graduated with a degree in Social Science from Clarke Col- lege and a master’s degree from Atlanta University. Mar- jorie met and later married Is- rael Henry Milton at Atlanta University. This union was blessed with one son, Israel Henry Milton, II. Her hus- band, preceded her in death on May 30, 2015.
Ms. Milton lived her life to the best of her ability. Her life was structured in God’s word. She carried a Bible in her pock- etbook as a habit, wherever she went. Ms. Milton lived a disci- plined life and she desired her clients to learn how to manage their difficulties with stability. Her work experience included a career of successfully coun- seling people of all ages. People responded to her caring manor of dealing with them, motivat- ing them toward appropriate future conduct.
Ms. Milton was instrumen- tal in motivating juveniles in the criminal justice system to a life of productivity. Her loving and tender care provided sol- ace to terminal patients at var- ious hospitals in New York. She retired after a 40-year career span from New York and Tampa, FL, in 2004. Her family in the Tampa Bay area and all of her extended family will al- ways love and miss her.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the funeral home on Sat- urday at approximately 3:45 p. m. for the memorial service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. RUTH MAE WALKER
It is with heavy hearts but, joyful spirits that the family of Mrs. Ruth Mae Walker an- nounces her passing. On Satur- day, November 18, 2017, at the age of 96 years, the Lord called her home to be with Him. A cel- ebration of Ruth’s life will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Hillsbor- ough United Methodist Church, 9008 Harney Rd., Temple Ter- race, FL, Pastor Deborah Daley- Salinger, with local pastor officiating. Interment will fol- low in Hillsboro Memorial Gar- dens, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL.
Ruth was preceded in death by: her parents, Mose and Es- tella Blalock; her loving hus- band, Sgt. Marion A. L. Walker; and her son, Cecil Walker.
She will forever be remem- bered by: her daughter, Alice Leath; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 13 great- great grandchildren; her niece, Elizabeth Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Ruth Mae Walker was born in Branford, FL, on July 21, 1921. She was the only child of Mose and Estella Blalock. On July 11, 1948 she married Sgt. Marion A. L. Walker, her “gift from God” and husband of 55 years. Together they raised two beautiful children, Alice Leath and Cecil Walker. Ruth was an extremely loving woman and a strong pillar in both her house- hold and family. She proudly stood beside her husband and supported him throughout his military career. Being a military spouse had its challenges, but was very rewarding for her. The lifestyle exposed her to new ex- periences, people, and places, making it possible for her to travel to Germany, France and many other states with her hus- band. Ruth loved dancing, hav- ing fun and spending quality time with family. She enjoyed socializing with others and was a member of a women’s club called, “The Smarties.” Ruth ac- cepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a late age in life, but her favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalms.
There will be a viewing on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street Tampa, FL, from 5– 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 6 – 7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately1:45 p. m. on Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
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