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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. CONSTANCE BRAXTON
Ms. Constance Braxton, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Fu- neral services will be con- ducted on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, Rev. Prentiss Davis officiating.
Constance was a native of Brooklyn, NY and a resident of Tampa for 12 years. She at- tended Eastern District High School, New York City Techni- cal College and York College. She was a member of 1190 CWA Union and Alumni of NYC Tech and Empire State College. She was employed as an Eligibility Specialist at the Human Resource Administra- tion of NYC.
She was a published au- thor, fine artist, poignant writer, strong authoritative figure and a loving matriarch. She kept us safe, happy and motivated us to do better for ourselves.
She is survived by: her children, Debra, Constance, Robin, Melody, George and Dionne; 20 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 15 great, great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Services entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners. www.raywilliamsfuneral-
MR. EDDIE JAMES BELL
Eddie James Bell, who passed away, Wednesday, April 06, 2022, was known as “Yogi” to all who knew him. He was born on March 17, 1963, to Florence Renee Mc- Neil and John Eddie Bell. He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL, until the age of 10 years old when his family moved to Pompano Beach, FL.
He attended the Broward County Public School system until 1976. He later enlisted in the U. S. Army, completed his GED, and left the military after a brief period.
Eddie was a very loving and encouraging person. Always pushing others to do their best. He always gave to anyone in need. He had a heart for the homeless. He loved good food, cooking, being around family, but most of all, his quiet time where he normally reflected on his life. He loved his chil- dren.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Florence Pugh (Willie); chil- dren, Trevarious “Tre” Bell, John Bell, Jayshaun “Jay” Bell, Darrion “Dae-Dae” Bell, Keonte “Tae-Tae” Bell, and Trinity Bell; granddaughter, Za’moni Bell; mother of his children, Takesha Wilson; sis- ters, Marion Scaggs, and Leke- tia Webb; uncle, James McNeil (Rebecca); brothers-in-law, George Johnson and Eddie Lee Webb; nephews, Lavell Gillion and Yorel Scaggs; niece, Philadelphia Bowler; great nephews, Kamahry Scaggs, Trayon and Chad Simmons, and Kennedy Luster; great niece, Amari Luster and a host of other relatives and friends who will truly miss him.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
DEACON EDDIE BERRYHILL
Deacon Eddie Berryhill of Tampa, FL passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of West Tampa with Pastor Rayford Harper, officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Eddie was a native of Amer- icus, Sumpter County, Geor- gia, and a resident of Tampa for over 70 years. He attended school in Sumpter County, Georgia and Tampa, FL and was a member of First Baptist of West Tampa. He also at- tended Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church with his wife. He was employed as a sky cap and advanced to Ramp Agent at Delta Airlines, where he re- tired.
Eddie was preceded in death by: his father, Eddie Will Berryhill; mother, Johnnie Mae Berryhill; brothers, Willie Frank Berryhill, and Eddie James Berryhill; sister, Joyce Henderson (Harold).
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and de- voted wife, Edna Berryhill; son, Edward Turner; daughter, CaSonya Ann Berryhill; grand- children, Eddie M. Fields, Priya Amani Sullivan and Cla- marcus Elijah Sullivan; great grandchild, Kalani Fields, all of Tampa, FL; uncle Marcellus Henry (Dora), of Tampa, FL; goddaughters, Thelma (Mimi) Gallon, Runita Jones, of Tampa, FL, and Angela L. Williams, of North Carolina; sisters, Janelle Bobbitt, of Cordele, Georgia, and Roslyn Gadson (Floyd), of Americus, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Joann Davis, Catherine Gilyard and Pauline Blackmon (Robert), of Quincy, FL; special nephews, Jeffrey and Rudolph Hender- son; special nieces, Sharon Henderson and Joyce James, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners. www.raywilliamsfu- neralhome.com
MR. SUNDIATA UNNIQI EL, aka MR. CLEVERN OWEN TAYLOR
Sundiata Unniqi El, also known as Clevern Owen Tay- lor, was born December 11, 1962, in Gainesville, Florida, the son of the late Cleophus Taylor and Late Geneva Thompson Taylor. Sundiata transitioned peaceful in his sleep to the Realm of Ances- tors on Sunday, April 17, 2022, after long 9 months bat- tle with illness.
Sundiata lived most of his life in Tampa-Carver City. He graduated high school in Hawaii and immediately went into the United States Marines at 17. He worked at James A Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida.
Sundiata was an herbalist, healer, martial arts artist who loved to learn and teach his children boxing, martial arts, cooking, and higher spiritual knowledge. He was a great protector, provider, amazing father, wonderful husband, and a great friend.
He loved reggae and jazz music. He was a great warrior who fought bulls. Sundiata is a powerful, warm, intelligent, and wise spirit that carried conversation with ease with all he met.
Sundiata loves his proge- nies and always wanted them to be their higher selves. Sun- diata had wonderful, power- ful thundering voices that will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sundiata is now watch- ing over his beloved consort: Anuket Nesert Bennu El; his three beautiful and amazing progenies and legacies, Nefer Heka El, Sekhmet El, and Ptah
El. Anuket will have a memo- rial in her home. Please reach out to her for further info.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
CO-PASTOR LOLA P. BARNHILL
Co-Pastor Lola P. Barnhill of Lutz, FL passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Fu- neral services will be con- ducted on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Living God Gateway to Heaven, 3815 Phillips St., Tampa, Fl 33619., Pastor Ruby N. Baker, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, 4202 E. Lake Ave, Tampa, Fl 33610.
Lola was born in Dublin, GA, and a resident of Tampa for 75 years. She attended Howard W. Blake High School and was Co-Pastor of Church of the Living God Gateway to Heaven. She was retired from Chamberlin High School.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Pearlie Mae Chapman; dad, Clevland Perry; grandmother, Tama Baker; brothers, Rudolph Perry, Sr., Larry Kent Chap- man, and William Tyrone Chapman, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: brothers, Claxton Perry, Sr., (Arletha), and Ulysses Chapman, Sr.; sisters, Sandra Willis, and Linda Hobdy (Frederick); a devoted aunt, Pastor Ruby N. Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, April 29, 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.
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