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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
JACKSON
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. VINCENT LAMAR BRYANT
Homegoing services for Mr. Vincent Lamar Bryant of Tampa, who passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, will be held Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor James Scruggs of Deliverance Christian Connection Ministry, Riverview, FL, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mr. Vincent Lamar Bryant was born on May 8, 1964, to Gertrude Bryant and the late Johnnie Lee Bryant in Or- lando, FL.
He attended Apopka High School where he played bas- ketball and graduated.
He was employed with the Marriott Hotel, where he worked for 25 years.
He enjoyed football, bas- ketball and watching sports. His favorite channels were ESPN and Sports Center.
Vincent loved his chil- dren, barbeque and watch- ing old movies.
In his spare time, Vincent loved to travel to his home- town of Apopka, FL, to spend time with his family and support the “Apopka Blue Darter” football team.
Vincent was preceded in death by: his father; Johnnie Lee Bryant; brothers, Jerome and Johnnie Lee Bryant Jr.; aunt, Tessie Campbell; and uncle, Robert Bryant.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his children, Joshua (fiance, Superior), Robert and Chantaria Bryant, Charlottia, Keona and Keon Williams, Denequa Whatley (Leroy), and Kevin M. Lewis Jr. (Jen- nifer); grandchildren, Jyanti, Samari, Amari and Harmonii Bryant, Jahlia and Juelz Williams, Janiesha Villafana, Kelverieyon and Tadaejerieyon Lewis and Jaylyn McCallister; mother, Gertrude Bryant of Apopka, FL; brothers, Dexter Bryant (Bridgett) of Tampa, and Jermaine Bryant of Apopka, FL; sisters, Geraldine (An- thony), Kathy Bryant and Linda Bailey, all of Apopka, FL; and a host of aunts, un- cles, nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
The viewing will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 26, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 6:30-7:30 p. m.
The friends and family are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
MR. BRUCE DENARD BAKER
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Bruce Denard Baker who transition on June 16, 2015, at a local healthcare fa- cility, will be held Saturday, June27,2015,at1p.m.at Greater Mount Carmel AME Church, located at 4209 N. 34th Street, Tampa, 33610, Rev. Ricky Polk, pastor, and Rev. Alfred Martin, eulogist. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery.
He attended public schools in Marianna, FL, and took some classes at the local Junior College.
He relocated to Tampa, where he worked for the City of Tampa for 21 plus years.
He was preceded in death by: his father General Lee Baker; uncles, George Baker, Rev. Jimmy Baker and Damon Martin; and brother- in-law, Rev. L. P. Lewis.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: a loving and de- voted mother, Mary Lee Robinson; loving and caring step- mother, Emma Jean Jones; sisters, Bertha L. Lewis, Sylvia Reed, Katrice Oliver and Winifred Robin- son; brothers, Charles Reed, Amos Earl Robinson, Thomas Baker (Julie), James Robinson (Michelle), and Willie Robinson (Dot); aunts, Lola Smith, Elizabeth Grimes, Ester Calhoun (Robert), Ruby Speights, Aretha Snelling, Martha Lee Lewis, Jannie Nelson, Lilly C. Martin and Eleanor Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other sorrowing family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2015, at Jackson Fu- neral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street from 5-8 p. m. Family and friends are asked to as- semble at Mount Carmel AME Church located at 4209 N. 34th Street, Tampa, 33610, at 12:45 p. m. for the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home
“A JACKSON SERVICE”
MR. ACHLIOUS RENE CONNER (CHEETA)
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Achlious Rene Con- ner (Cheeta), who transition on June 14, 2015, at a local healthcare facility, will be held Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 North 34th Street, Pastor Rochester Ja- cobs, BRYCG Christen Center Inc, officiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memo- rial Cemetery.
He was born October 21, 1966, to the late Willie James Conner, Sr. and Ola Mae Conner. He attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and graduated from Hillsborough High School.
He work for the City of Tampa Waste Water Depart- ment, the Port of Tampa, and Lake Magdalene Arms. He was a person that if you needed something repaired, he was the man to complete the task.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Willie James Conner, Sr.; grandparents; uncle, Aaron Conner; and brother, Lenorris Conner- Clinton.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving mother, Ola Mae Conner; brothers, Willie James Conner, Jr. and Adren Laval Conner; sister, Gwendolyn Fisher, Jacque- line Welch (Joseph), and Vickie Conner; uncles, Sam (Ora) Haughabook, and Jer- emiah Haughabook (Linda); great uncles, Abraham Con- ner and Johnnie Conner; aunts, Ozell Johnson, Loretta Conner and Mary Joe Mc- Donald (Maurice); special friends, ex-wife, Christine Conner and Ted Hall; and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and sorrowing friends.
Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2015, at Jackson Fu- neral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, from 5-8 p. m.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street at 10:45 a. m. for the service.
Arrangements Entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home
“A JACKSON SERVICE”
MRS. BETTY JEAN CALLAWAY
Mrs. Betty Jean Callaway of Tampa, received her called on Thursday, June 18, 2015, that the Master had her wings.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 11 a. m. at First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3707 E. Chelsea Street, with Pastor Bruce E. Garmon, Sr., officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Betty Jean, a.k.a., "BJ," joined the First Union M. B. Church 59 years ago, under Reverend J. W. Watkins’ leadership.
Betty Jean was employed for private homes until her accident in 2009.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Willie J. Callaway; 2 daughters, Erma Jean Echols and Stephanie Callaway-Monroe; a great grandchild, Cyenna Watts; mother and father, Eddie Mosley Sr., and Pauline Mosley Craft; stepfather, Reverend Justice Craft; fa- ther and mother-in- law, J. D. and Cobbie Callaway; brothers, Eddie, Paul, John and Clem Mosley; and sis- ters, Idela Williams, Ida Pearl Slater and Cora Ross.
She is survived by: her lov- ing children, Deacon Willie
Frank Williams (Mildred), Deaconess Sarah Barnum (Robert), Sis. Carol Baptiste, Bro. Shawn Callaway Sr., (Trina), Bro. Gerald Call- away, and Bro. Derrick Call- away, Sr. (Tina); 33
grandchildren,
Williams, Teri Judge, Nic- hole Williams, Sherri Judge, Kendra Echols, Alysia Echols, Alyssia Echols, Damien Jackson (Bridgett), Tenesia Callaway, Evan Call- away, Kenesley Echols, Jarvee Bell, Tashawnna Call- away, Shawn Callaway, Jr., Jayshawn Callaway, Tyshawn Callaway, Devon Callaway, Ericka Callaway, Derrisha Crawford, Brianna McCoy, Derrick Callaway, Jr., Shedereka Callaway, Lee’vonte Callaway, Khadi- jiah Boone, Sentavia Tabor, Shaikara Monroe, Shaquayla Monroe, Angel Carter, Willie Monroe, Jr., Jayce Callaway, Chance Callaway, Tinijah Callaway and Derean Call- away; 23 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchil- dren; brother, Elder Earl Mosley (Marie); sister, Den- nie Jackson; son-in-law, Deacon Joseph Echols; 2 godsons, Ramon Black and Trevor Thornton; goddaugh- ter, Janice Woodall; 5 sis- ters-in-law, Patricia Moody (Albert), Betty Jo Callaway, Pauline Fuller (Robert), Sally Ponder and Marion Mosley; 3 brothers-in-law, Albert Callaway, Henry Callaway and Larry Callaway; and spe- cial people, Sis. Marie Mosley, Tolana Mathis, Willie Monroe, Sr., Highland Pines and the Highland Pines Civic Group.
The remains will repose from 6-8 p. m., Friday, June 26, 2015, at First Union M. B. Church, 3707 E. Chelsea Street, and the family will re- ceive friends from 7-8 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
Kim
100TH YEAR BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MRS. BEATRICE T. OLIVER
June 28th marks the day of your birth, one hundred years ago in which you have been a blessing to many people throughout your journey of life.
We celebrate your life and your service to the Lord. “The precious treasure which is in your charge, guard through the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts.” (II Timothy 1:14, NIV).
Just as the Holy Spirit is in our hearts, you are also in our hearts with sweet memories and lessons you’ve taught us!
Happy birthday, Mom! We love you always, Tina, Deb, Marc, Petel, Cedric, Dana, and the rest of the family!
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