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Funerals/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. HEZEKIAH BEN WALTERS
Mr. Hezekiah Ben Walters of Riverview, Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, June 22nd at 11 a. m. at Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace, 8718 N. 46th Street, Dr. Earl B. Mason, Senior Pastor, officiat- ing, with Pastor Felix E. Wal- ters, Sr., eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
On the morning of March 1, 2005, the Lord blessed us with a bouncing baby boy, Hezekiah Ben Walters. Little did we know that “Heze,” as he was affec- tionately called by his family and close friends, would change our lives as we know it.
Being reared in a Christian Home, Hezekiah accepted Jesus Christ at a very early age. Heze’s love for God led him to participate in various church activities. He loved Youth4Truth, Men of Vision, NAACP Youth Council, Young Lions, Revealing Truth March- ing Band (played cymbals), playing drums, singing in the choir, attending Summer Vaca- tion Bible Schools, Summer Bible Retreats and participated in various plays in the commu- nity.
His educational journey began with in-home daycare at our beloved Auntie Mary G. Carson. At seven months he transitioned to Children’s Academy in Brandon, Florida. In 2010 through 2011, he began Kindergarten at Limona Ele- mentary. While at Limona Ele- mentary, he began his first-grade year, 2011-2012, and it was during the middle of that school year his musical gifts and talents were discovered, which led him to transition to Philip Shore School of the Per- forming Arts. For the remain- der of his first-grade year through the fifth-grade in 2016, he remained at Philip Shore School. He transitioned in the sixth grade to Shields Middle School for the 2016 – 2017 school year. The culmination of his middle school years were at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy for 7th and 8th grades. Hezekiah graduated with many honors and many accomplish- ments for which he was recog- nized at his 8th Grade Ceremony on May 21, 2019. Hezekiah was excited about becoming a high school Freshman in the Fall of 2019, and told his sister, Phyl- lisity, “I am focused on attend- ing George S. Middleton Senior High School.” His love for the game of football began while at Franklin Middle School. While there, Hezekiah scored a touch- down during PE and screamed with excitement. This led to his
great enthusiasm and deep de- sire to play high school football. Hezekiah’s musical gifts and
talents were enhanced at Gwen’s School of Music, which was owned by Gwen McCree and continued at Burgess School of the Performing Arts with the Founder, Carlton Burgess. Hezekiah’s hobbies included his love for Football, Basketball, Soccer, Chess, Fortnite, Draw- ing, Grand Prix race car driving, The Gaming Academy “Van- guard Cards,” movies, swim- ming, Netflix, Hulu, and hanging with his favorite buddies: Cameron, Mason, Robert, Malik, Sean, Zaire, Chance, Jaylynn, Grant, Alex, Michael, Melik, Johnny, Lil’ Mark, Gabbie and Kiya.
On June 11, 2019, began as a normal day, with “Heze” full of excitement and enthusiasm to spend his day at USF College Reach-Out Program, taking his high school credit classes (Span- ish II; Biology Honors; Geome- try Honors; English I Honors and Florida Virtual Hope). After which, he enjoyed his favorite meal from Church’s Chicken - fried chicken, biscuits and honey. This is also the day that our dear Hezekiah Ben Walters transitioned from this life to be with the Lord.
He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandfathers: Clem Mosley and Arthur Walters; his maternal great-grandmother, Lula Bell Marshall; maternal grandfather, James M. Echols; and sibling, Felix E. Walters, Jr.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his loving and faith- ful mother, Phyllis Thompson- Walters and his father, Pastor Felix E. Walters, Sr. (Cartenia); devoted sister, Phyllisity Victo- ria Walters; grandmothers, Mamie Williams-Thompson and Marion Mosley; other siblings, Chris Walters (Cara) and their daughters, Zariya, Zakirah, and Ziyan Walters; Devin Walters, NC; James Edgerton, NJ; Chut- ney and Jordan Liggins, GA; step-siblings, Daivontail, Hezekiah (Von), and Shontenia Lumpkin; Pastor Patricia Hauser, Potter’s House Deliver- ance Tabernacle; supportive ma- ternal uncles, Jerome C. Thompson and daughter, Mor- gan; and Michael Echols and children, Michael and Malik; pa- ternal uncles, Theartis Walters, Germany; Michael Walters and Timothy Walker (Ta-Shaney); maternal aunt, Audrey Echols; paternal aunts, Loretta Chisom (Sam), Helen Johnson (Nathaniel), and Chanda Leggett. Special extended fami- lies, Greene Family, Berry Fam- ily, Gisanri Family, Roe Family; Ousley Family; Jones-Sankofa Family; James Family; Randall Family; Thompson Family; Poole Family; Echols Family; Hill Family; Roberts Family; Robinson Family; Alexander Family; Russell Family; Black Family; Wynn Family; Hicks Family; Mosley Family; Levy Family; Gooden Family; and a host of many other cherished relatives near and far. Special Acknowledgements to our ex- traordinary Pastor Earl B. Mason, Sr. and The Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace; Pastor Felix E. Walters, Sr., El Shaddai Baptist Church; Rev. Patricia Nelson, Mt. Tabor AME, Ocala; Pastor Mike Cohn, Tampa Bay Baptist Association; Florida Baptist Convention Mul- ticultural Pastor Network; Pas- tor James and Angela Scruggs,
Elevation Life Center; Mr. Ross Anderson, Men of Vision; All The students, administrators, faculty and staff of Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy, Fer- rell Girls Preparatory Academy, USF and HCC College Reach- Out, Middleton Senior High School, Shields Middle School, and Hillsborough County School Board; Jim Brown Automotive Group; The Gospel Legends and my compassionate Sisters of Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, In- corporated.
The Visitation will be held Friday, June 21st, at Bible-Based Fellowship of Temple Terrace from6to8p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MRS. EILEEN DANIEL JONES
A Mass of Resurrection for Mrs. Eileen Daniel Jones who passed on Sunday, June 9, 2019, surrounded by her love ones, will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL at 11 a. m. on Satur- day, June 22, 2019, with Father Hugh Chikawe, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Eileen Daniel Jones was a resident of Lake Placid, Florida and formerly of La Brea, Trinidad. She was born on April 8, 1924 in Grenada, West Indies to the parentage of O’Neil Au- gustine and Enaza Charles.
Mrs. Eileen Daniel Jones was married to the late Em- manuel Daniel and the late James Jones. Eileen was a mem- ber of St. James Catholic Church, located in Lake Placid, Florida. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, storytelling, laughing and cooking.
Eileen was a passionate force to be reckoned with, and lived a life full of love, laughter and adventure. She was an in- spiration and blessing to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, O’Neil Augus- tine and Enaza Charles; broth- ers, Frederick Augustine, Rupert Augustine, Dowlin Au- gustine, Phils Augustine; sis- ters, Verona Longdon, Seria Augustine and Inez Augustine.
Eileen will be fondly remem- bered and sorely missed by: her loving and devoted children, Errol Daniel, Diana Neverson, Barbara Daniel, Constantine Daniel, O’Neil Daniel, Linda Chatters and Anthony (Mentes- not) Daniel; numerous grand- children and great- grandchildren; siblings, Mc- Neish Augustine, Monica Au- gustine Williams, Marie Augustine, George Augustine and Hillany Augustine; close nephews, Leroy Augustine and David Augustine; a host of ex- tended family and close friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, June 21st from 5 p. m. – 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends in the chapel from5–6p.m.Friendsare asked to assemble at the chapel on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SISTER JESSIE LOU MONTGOMERY
Homegoing Celebration for Sister Jessie Lou Montgomery, who passed on June 14, 2019, will be held at 12 noon on Satur- day, June 22, 2019, at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 3708 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. W. D. Sims, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Sister Jessie Lou Mont- gomery was born May 6, 1942 in Pinewood, South Carolina, to the late Rose Felder. On June 10, 1959, Jessie married Horace Montgomery and that union was blessed with 9 children. The family moved to Tampa in 1964.
She earned her high school diploma from Middleton Adult School in 1980. After 30 years of dedicated service, Jessie re- tired from the Hillsborough County School System as a Nu- tritional Specialist, where she was an inspiration to all she en- countered.
Sister Montgomery ac- cepted Christ at an early age and was a long-time dedicated member of St. Matthew M. B. Church for over 40 years. She attended church faithfully until her health began to fail. She en- joyed various interests that in- cluded ceramics, gardening and shopping, to name a few.
Sister Montgomery was pre- ceded in death by: her mother, Rose Felder; 3 brothers, Alan, Douglas and Joe Felder; 3 sis- ters, Mazie Felder, Julia Gray- man and Bernice Scott-Dew; 1 son, Arnold Montgomery, Sr.
Jessie leaves behind to cher- ish memories of her in their hearts with: a devoted husband of 55 years, Brother Horace E. Montgomery, Sr.; 2 loving daughters, Evelyn (Glen), Tasha (Sedrick); 7 loving sons, Earl (Azzie), Floyd (Susanne), Joseph (Yvonne), Carl, Calvin (Are’trina), Corey and Tim (Julie); 1 daughter-in-law, Tammy Montgomery; 28 grand- children, Danielle (Michael), Robert (Darnisha), Latasha, Jesse, Ariel, Arnold, Jr., Calvin Jr. (Courtney), Tyree, Danieka (James), Cheyna, Casey, Skye, Ashley N., Ashley T., Michael, Nikki, Brittany, Robert, Tedron, Charlie, Damon, Mille, Shereka, Carla, Tommy, Lyn- wood, SaRari and Jarod; 36 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, June 21, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 11:45 a. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” MOTHER IN HEAVEN
AMELIA NICKLES
We honor you today and we will remember your love always in our hearts forever.
Love, Patricia, Courtnay, Linda, Renee, grands, and great grands.
THANK YOU
DOROTHY WALKER
The family of the late Dorothy Walker wishes to ex- press their deepest gratitude and how much we appreciate everyone who has reached out to us during our time of loss. Tears were replaced with smiles and we had a lightness of heart with your kindness.
The Family.
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