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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. CYNTHIA O. LEVINS
Ms. Cynthia O. Levins of Tampa, passed away Thurs- day, August 3, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted Sat- urday, August 12, at 2 p. m. at First Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 6012 Edina Street, Wimauma, FL, with Minister Levern Stephens, of- ficiating. Interment will fol- low in Wimauma Community Cemetery.
Ms. Cynthia Levins was a native of Tampa, Florida and a resident for 66 years. She at- tended Middleton High School, and was a member of St. John Progressive M. B. Church. She retired as a housekeeper for St. Joseph Hospital after over 20 years.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Minnie Bell Lockett; father, Joe Levins; brother, Harold “Boo” Levins; sister, Frances “Monkey” Childs-Dexter; great nephew, Christopher Dexter, Jr.; and a loving lifetime friend, Wilbert “Sonny Boy” Highsmith.
She leaves to carry on her legacy: a loving daughter, Danielle Shaniece Levins; beautiful and brilliant grand- daughter, Kalina Arriyona Garard; brother, Lewis Mob- ley; two nephews, Christopher Dexter (Rhonda), and Michael Dexter; three nieces, Minini Dexter (Kwame), Gina Dexter, and Faun Dexter-Butts (Michael); great nieces, Allexis Rhodes, Cierra Dexter, Kalen Vernon and Kyla Dexter-Butts; great nephews, Chasney Dex- ter, Jamaal Rhodes, Michael Dexter, Jr., Taylor Dexter, Trevon Dexter, Tarik Dexter, Elioet Butts, Dallis Butts, Nicholas Butts and Ryan Hem- mingway; special cousin, Linda Gano; and a host of other family and friends throughout the community.
Special Note - Transporta- tion will be provided for those who do not have transporta- tion to get to the funeral serv- ices. Please contact the funeral home for more infor- mation.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, August 11, 2017 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
BROTHER WILLIAM EUGENE SCOTT
Brother William Eugene Scott, transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, August 3, 2017, 4:37 p. m. A Celebration of his Life, and Worship, and Praise of The Lord will be held on Satur- day, August 12, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Greater Bethel M. B. Church, Inc., 1207 N. Jefferson Street, Tampa, FL, where Reverend, Dr. Brett Snowden is Pastor and will officiate. William’s brother, Rev. Dr. Shafter Scott, Pastor of St. Mary M. B. Church, Bealsville, will deliver the eulogy. The in- terment will be held the follow- ing Monday, August 14 at 11:30 a. m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Family and friends interested in attending the interment should note that the processional will leave from the Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.
William (as he was affection- ately called) was born in Tampa, Florida on December 15, 1953, one of thirteen children born to Deacon Harold Billingslea Scott, Sr. (deceased) and Mrs. Lucile Willis B. Scott.
Brother William Scott spent his early years attending Harlem Elementary School, Booker T. Washington Junior High School, and Howard W. Blake Senior High School, Class of 1971 where he was called “the trombone man” due to his great talent of playing the trombone while high stepping in the school’s band.
Brother Scott matriculated to Florida A & M University where he majored in Pharmacy and of course loved the “March- ing 100.” Brother Scott lived in Tallahassee for a short while after attending FAMU and mar- ried Miss Vicky Stallworth (de- ceased). He soon enrolled into the United States Air Force.
Tampa was the place he de- cided to return to after his mili- tary stint for he wanted to be near his beloved mother. God also blessed him with a wonder- fully devoted and Christian wife, Mrs. Cheryl Seay Scott and to this union one child was born, Curtis Eugene Scott. Curtis was always the gleam in his father’s eye. William and his siblings were nurtured to know God and to believe in His Son, The Lord Jesus Christ.
Greater Bethel M. B. Church was pivotal in Brother Scott’s Christian Education all of his life. This is where he attended with his parents and siblings, Sunday School, the SunShine Band, Baptist Youth Training Union, Ambassadors, Angels Choir, Youth Choir, and the Lily White Youth Group.
He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior after learning of Him and having per- sonal encounters with Him. He had a great love for God’s church and God blessed him with a deep, melodious
base/baritone singing voice, often singing historical hymns and gospels with his older broth- ers, singing with the Male Cho- rus and the Harmonettes/Mass Choir.
Later, Brother Scott and his wife were also active members of Christ United Methodist Church in Tampa, where she is a Lay Minister and he continued to use his gift of singing to praise God. He appeared as a guest soloist at church events and with the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Gospel Choir. What- ever were his medical and psy- chological challenges God kept him in His care as He promised!
William’s actions demon- strated his love for his mother in presenting her with gifts, visits, calls, kisses and hugs. For years whatever he had he was sure to share with his mother. He loved visiting his siblings and their children, and being best friends through the years with Brother Willie Ambrose Escalante and wife Joy. He would debate life is- sues with you until the sun went down and you were totally spent!
Brother Scott loved the members of Greater Bethel M. B. Church who accepted him in spite of. Special to him was his love for Mrs. Mary Alice Dorsett and her love, care, and concern shown for him and his family. Many friends, neighbors, rela- tives, church members, will miss Brother Scott’s smile, jok- ing, reflecting, and yes even his debating, but none more than his sister, Harriet who traveled many of their life paths together in early life to adulthood.
Those left to treasure and cherish memories of Brother William Scott include: devoted and loving mother, Mrs. Lucile B. Scott; son, Curtis Eugene (Shawna); three grandchildren, Michael, Sophia, and Evie; dedi- cated and loving “former” wife, Cheryl Seay Scott; sisters, Carol Scott and Harriet L. Scott; brothers, Arthur B. Scott (Joanne), Deacon Harold B. Scott, Jr. (Diane), Reverend Dr. Shafter E. Scott, (Evalina), Jacob W. Scott, and Andrew G. Scott, all of Tampa; nephews and nieces, Frederick Deere, Carolyn Scott, Tony Scott, Harold Scott, II (Sheila), Melvin Wilder, Jr., Carrie Scott, Eliza- beth Close (Jimmy), Reverend Harold E. Scott (Minister Debra), Vannetta Scott, Francine Scott, Debbie Brown (Maurice), and Regina Johnson, all of Tampa, Lucile L. Johnson (Fred) of Tennessee, Eric J. Scott, (Debra) St. Petersburg, FL, Pashon Delaney, Panama City, FL, and Tameka Scott, Phoenix, Arizona; cousins of the, Welch Family Reunion; spe- cial friends, Willie Ambrose Es- calante (Joy).
Brother Scott was preceded into the arms of the Lord by im- mediate family members: fa- ther, Deacon Harold Billingslea Scott, Sr.; maternal grandpar- ents, Shafter and Annie Bell Willis; paternal grandparents, Judge and Mary Billingslea; sis- ters, Roberta Scott Wilder and Annie Theresa Scott.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 11, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue and the family will greet friends and rel- atives from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. STEVEN B. WILSON
Mr. Steven B. Wilson, AKA ”Bucky,” of Tampa passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, August 12th, at11a.m.atMountOliveA.M. E. Church, 1902 LaSalle Street. Interment will follow in Gar- den of Memories Cemetery.
Mr. Steven Bryan Wilson, was the fourth of six children born to Joseph N. Wilson and Elizabeth Bryan Wilson born in Mt. Pleasant, South Car- olina. He received his early ed- ucation at Laing School in Mt. Pleasant, SC. While there, he excelled in athletics and played both basketball and baseball.
Upon graduating in May 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force for 21 years and retired in 1972 as a Techni- cal Sergeant. During that time, Steven was joined in holy mat- rimony to the late Willa Mae Bryce in November 1952.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Augus- tine and Althea; brother, Joseph, Jr.; wife, Willa Mae Bryce; and two children, Mil- dred Alethea and Cassie Mae.
He furthered his education at Hillsborough Community College and upon graduation, he worked over 20 years there as an Air Conditioning and Heating Technician. Mr. Wil- son converted at an early age at Friendship AME Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC, under the pas- torate of the late Rev. W. T. Murray.
In 1972, he joined Mt. Olive AME Church in Tampa under the leadership of the late Rev. Milton Rutledge, where he served faithfully in many min- istries. He was a dedicated member of Landmark Lodge #93, Sunshine City Consistory #147, and Harram Temple #23, all in Tampa, FL.
Steven leaves to cherish and honor his memory: 3 de- voted and loving sons, Steven Bryan, Jr., Milton Leon, and Leandro C. (Joanne) of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Bryan L. (Tiffany), Imani, Bruce, Chris- tian and Amanda; great-grand- children, Bryan, Jr., Bryce, and Brylen; his sister, Sadie White, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and brother, Samuel L. Wilson of Atlanta, GA, along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind his special friend, Mattie Lampkin.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue and the family will receive friendsfrom6to7p.m.atthe Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WASHINGTON
THE CONSUMMATE DIPLOMAT KENNETH ‘KENNY’ JEROME VICKERS
Kenneth “Kenny” Jerome Vickers, 69, a native of Plant City, Florida, passed away in his home in Seffner on Tues- day, August 1, 2017.
Kenny was born January 9, 1948 in Plant City, FL to the union of Oliver and Ernestine (Houston) Vickers and was the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Marshall High School, class of 1965.
In 1967, he joined the U. S. Air Force and served a four- year tour. Later, he attended classes at the University of South Florida. Kenny spent the bulk of his professional ca- reer as a high performing Sys- tems Engineer for GTE Data Services, from which he re- tired in 1999.
On August 28, 1996 he married Debra Hudson in Tampa. The couple engaged in a retail venture, U-Teak Fur- niture, in 2001. Kenny was an avid student of the Bible and the study of nutrition. He en- joyed international travel, mechanics, winemaking, gar- dening and cooking. He espe- cially loved celebrating life with friends and family.
Kenny is survived by: his wife Debra of 21 years; two daughters Devin and Kadijah Vickers; two grandchildren, Keyana Crumby and Joel Ramsey; stepchildren, Valerie (Dante) Borders, Missy (Juan) Vincent, Zachary (Jenny) and Joi Hudson; sis- ters, Maxine Payton, Jeanell Vickers and Imogene Dukes; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and ex- tended family. Kenny was a loving husband, father, grand- father, brother and friend to all.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; 3 brothers, Oliver, Jr., Roosevelt and But- ler Vickers; 1 sister, Veronica Vickers; niece, Ernestine Richardson; and nephew, Clinton Vickers.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries in Plant City, FL. A wake service will take place on Friday, Au- gust 11, 2017 at the same loca- tion. Visitors are welcome between6p.m.and8p.m.
Flowers and condolences may be sent through Washing- ton Funeral Home, 909 W. Madison St., Plant City, FL, 33563.
A professional service of comfort by Washington Fu- neral Home.
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