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Funerals/Memoriam WILSON RAY WILLIAMS
nam Campaign Medal, Para- chute Badge, and Combat In- fantryman Badge, and was honorably discharged in 1970.
He was joined in Holy Matri- mony to Rosalind Loretta Brown who preceded him in death.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by: his parents, Lasco Brown and Annie Murl Cole; grandparents, Percy and Nora Everett; daughter, La-Shawn Brown; grandson, James Nicko- laus; sisters, Dorothy Newton, Liza Cole, and Bennie Cole; brothers, Bennie Cole, Ulysses Cole and Willie Doug Cole; great granddaughter, Malayah Wil- son; uncles, Arthur Everett, Roosevelt Everett, Willie Everett, Jesse Everett, Ernest Everett, and aunt Mary Lou Davis.
Mr. Willie D. Brown leaves to cherish: his loving children, Debora Taylor and husband, Willie Taylor, Willie Brown (Lyla), Sherica Brown, Silvester Brown (Salina Wilson; brothers, Arthur Cole and wife, Kathy, Jimmy Williams and wife (Juan), Oris Broxton and wife, Wendy, Cleveland Russ and wife, Kimberly, Tommy Russ; sister, Millie Warren, of Thomasville, GA; aunt, Con- suella Leath of Gainesville, FL; uncles, Morris Everett, Bryant Everett, Percy Everett, II, Mon- roe Everett (Evelyn); grandchil- dren, Shantikia Douglas, Sierra Brown, Wilkierra Brown, Sil- niya Brown, LaToya McAllister, William McAllister, III, Shant- waniqua Millhouse, Jeremiah Brown, Hannah Brown, Ni’aja Brown, Savion Brown, Sy’Nario Brown, Sil’Riyah Brown; great- grandchildren, Davia Irvin, Queen Monroe; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Wade (Michael) and Barnettie Wade; brothers-in- law, Thomas Wade, Jr. and wife, Corneliaus, Thomas Everette Wade, special friends, Martha Gudes and Tonya Richardson, and a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Due to the cur- rent CDC restrictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have ex- tended our visitation hours.
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quote which will always be re- membered is “Oh My Word.”
Mrs. McCalla was preceded in death by: her husband of 53 years, Harvey J. McCalla; par- ents, General Washington, Sr., and Nora Belle (Womack) Jor- dan; sister, Alberta J. Adderley; brothers, General Washington Jordan, Jr., Charlie Jordan, James Jordan, Sr., Johnnie Womack and David Jordan.
She leaves behind: one brother, Moses Jordan of Geor- gia; step-son, Sean McCalla (Melissa); step-grandchildren, Jasmyn, Jalen and Jace McCalla; fond and loving memories with nieces, Annette McCarty, Rita Daughtry (Ronald), Melissa Pe- terson (Aaron), Josephine Brown (Jay) of Georgia and Leinora Eady; nephews, Joseph McCarty, Sr., Walter McMillan (Mae), Nevelon Adderley and Charles Adderley (Pam); a spe- cial great niece, Ronecia Daugh- try; a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lionel McCalla (Vadney) and family; a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins; extended family, other relatives and friends including a long-time family friend, Mr. A. B. Lucy, Hospice Care, Ruby Team, special caregivers, An- nette, Rita, Melissa (nieces) and Joseph (nephew).
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Due to the current CDC restrictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final re- spect. Masks are required for entry. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our vis- itation hours.
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MS. ELLA RUTH POLITE
Ms. Ella Ruth Polite passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Fu- neral Services will be held on Sat- urday, July 30, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Miracle Temple Institutional Church of God in Christ, 2001 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 with Supt. C. U. Sutton, Officiat- ing. Interment to follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. MASK MANDATORY.
Ella was born on April 21, 1945, in Worth County, Georgia to the late Abel Polite and Ella Ever- son. She was a dedicated Mother and Grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie Grace; daughter, Yolanda Richardson; brothers, Jessie Po- lite, Aaron Polite, and Genie Po- lite; sisters, Louise Everton, Lillie Wiley, Willa Barnes, Leona Hicks, Ruby Mae White, Christine Wright, and Mildred Polite Howard.
She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Jessica, Nicole, Corey (Terry), and Timmy (Lydia); grandchildren, Shel- tiana, Reshae, Beyonce, Willie, Timothy, Timya, Yolanda, Jasier, Joe, Corey, Tieyada, and Kewan; sister, Dorothy Jean Thorpe; a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
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MR. WILLIE D. BROWN
Funeral service for Mr. Willie D. Brown, who passed away on July 24, 2022, will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:00 p. m. at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida with Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av., Tampa, Florida 33610. Military Honors will be conducted by the U. S. Army Honor Guards.
Willie Brown was born Feb- ruary 11, 1949 in Tampa FL. He accepted Christ at an early age at St. Luke AME Church in Tampa, FL. He attended the schools in Hillsborough County and gradu- ated from Middleton High School. He received an Associate degree in Pre-Police and Science Administration.
He was a longtime welder at the Tampa Ship Yard until he be- came disabled due to cancer. He was known for his raspy deep voice which some people could not understand. For many years, he was the yard man to many people, and no matter what time of day you would see him, he would always be carry- ing around a cup of coffee. Many years ago, he would hunt and fish. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone he could.
He fought in the Vietnam War in 1968 and was an Ameri- can Hero. He entered into the United States Army in 1967 and he completed Basic Combat Training, Basic Airborne Train- ing, Vietnam Training, CBR Training, Code of Conduct, and Geneva Convention. While in the Army he also received a Na- tional Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Viet-
MRS. EDITH B. (JORDAN) McCALLA
A home going celebration for Mrs. Edith B. (Jordan) McCalla, who passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, will be held Satur- day, July 30, 2022, at 11 a. m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue (Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way), Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor Dwight Newkirk, with Pastor Tony Parker, Officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Edith B. (Jordan) Mc- Calla was born on February 5, 1937 to General Washington, Sr. and Nora Belle (Womack) Jor- dan. A native of Eufaula, Ala- bama, she resided in Tampa, Florida for over 60 years. She was employed for more than 30 years at the Brian Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant until she retired. She loved the Lord and accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, now known as St. John Cathe- dral, under the leadership of the late Bishop Eddie Newkirk until her health started declining. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite
MISSING YOU DADDY
MR. JACKIE SMITH, SR.
In loving memory of our now guardian angel, Jackie Smith, Sr. Can't believe it has been a year since the Lord called you home, Daddy. I wish you were here with us still, but GOD needed you up there. Daddy, I love you and miss you so much!! Thank you for everything. And I know I will see you again one day. Until that day, continue to watch over the fam.
Love and missing you, your son, Jabari, loving wife, Gloria, son, Jackie, Jr., daughter, Aisha, the grandkids, and the rest of the family.
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