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Funerals/Memoriams
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. JAMES A. COLLIER
Mr. James A. Collier of Tampa, passed away Fri- day, March 10, 2017. The Cele- bration of Life service will be held, Saturday, March 18th, at 1 p. m. at The Word of His Grace Christian Fellowship, 2506 S. Parsons Avenue, Seffner, FL 33584, with Apostle Samuel L. Phillips, Pastor, officiating. In- terment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. James A. Collier was a native of Berkley, Alabama, born to the late George W. Col- lier and Emma L. Baldwin Col- lier. Mr. Collier joined Acklin Methodist Church in Berkley, AL at a young age and relo- cated to Tampa in the late 1960s. He was a faithful mem- ber of The Word of His Grace Christian Fellowship, until his health began to fail.
Mr. Collier was employed primarily by Southern Mill Creek Trucking Co. for several years, and in the late seventies he became an entrepreneur owning his own cleaning serv- ice with his wife, Ruby Collier. Mr. Collier enjoyed spending time with his family, barbecu- ing and watching television (Westerns). He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody literally “til the day he died.”
He was preceded in death by: his father, George W. Col- lier; and mother, Emma L. Baldwin Collier; and 2 sisters, Sue N. Bell and Lucy M. Powell.
He leaves to cherish his sweet kind heart and loving de- votion with: his loving step- mother, Mary Collier; his forever faithful wife, Mrs. Ruby Collier; 2 sons, Linnon (Cathy) and James; 4 daugh- ters, Renae (Yelberton), Angie, Teresa and Elaine (Butch); 2 loving sisters, Georgia L. Davis and Juanita Collier-Garcon (Frantz); 1 brother, Lawrence Collier; he also leaves a great host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews, cousins, and very special friends. If we forgot to name anyone during this trying time of great pain and regards for our loved one, please, we pray you forgive us and continue to pray over our family for strength.
The visitation will begin after 5 p. m. Friday, March 17, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with the family present 7:30- 8:30 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. BEVERLY S. DAVIS
Ms. Beverly S. Davis of Tampa passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, March 18, at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue with Reverend George Martin, of- ficiating.
Ms. Beverly S. Davis was born June 4, 1950 in Tampa, Florida to Robert Bostick and Mary Faulk. She was educated in the Public Schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School, Class of 1968. Ms. Davis was a member of The Church of Bibleway in Auburn- dale, FL.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Miegal Bo- stick (Therese), Quan Davis (Greg) and Arsenio Davis; grand- children, Miegal, Jr., Jayla, Janae, Janiyah, Indaka and Venus; sis- ter, Patricia Jones; brothers, Andre Shaw and Clarence Bo- stick; nieces and nephews, An- thony, Rodney, Celeste, Katrina (Michael) Davis; aunt, Addie Bo- stick; cousins and other relatives, Shelia (Wilbert) Prince, Lenzy Rhymes (Sarita), Patricia Wingo, Diane Wingo and Lonnie; special friends, Jeffrey, Margaret, Viola, Lillie Bell, Tan, Mercedes, Au- drey, Walter, Belinda, Maryann, Diane, Willieann, the Larry sis- ters, and the Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1968.
Visitation will be held at 5 p. m. Friday, March 17, at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MR. HENRY L. MARR, JR.
Mr. Henry L. Marr, Jr. of Tampa, FL passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Fu- neral services will be conducted Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, with Rev- erend Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Mr. Marr was born in Columbus, OH, and was a resi- dent of Tampa, FL, for more than 50 years. He attended Robinson Senior High School. After graduating high school, Henry enlisted in the United States Army. In the Army, he served as a Tank Driver and re- ceived a Good Conduct Award. He was honorably discharged in 1979. He was employed over 28 years as a Bus Operator at Hills- borough Area Regional Transit (HART). During his tenure with HART, he was actively involved in the Amalgamated Transit Union. He recently served as the union’s Financial Secretary. Henry was an active member of Allen Temple AME Church where he served faithfully until his health began failing.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Francia Scott- Marr; children, Melanese Marr- Thomas (Charles), Dr. Tayanna Richardson (Shawn), Ginnetta Lucas (Shawn), Christopher Evans, Jennifer Marr, Josetta Marr, and Joseph Marr; grand- children, Ke’yon Brown, Jalen Richardson, Serena Marr, Adreanne Richardson, Zachary Marr, Kiara Richardson, Ryann Lucas, and Savion Thomas, brothers, Nathaniel Tindall, Herman Marr, and Harold Marr, Sr.; sister, Cheri Finley.
Additionally, a host of griev- ing nephews, nieces, cousins, beloved friends, co-workers and church members share his memories.
The remains will repose from5p.m.to8p.m.onFriday, March 17, 2017 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m. at the chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. GEORGIA FAYE PASS
Mrs. Georgia Faye Pass of Tampa passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Jack- son Heights Church of Christ, 3817 Lindell Avenue with Pastor Brother Suttle, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Georgia Pass was a na- tive of Forrest City, Arkansas and a resident of Tampa for 61 years. She attended Maye High School. Mrs. Pass was a member of Jack- son Heights Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by: her fathers, George Jones, Jr. and Nathaniel Jones; her husband, Robert Pass; sister, Louise Green; and long time friend, Mr. John Lester Benjamin.
She leaves to cherish her memory with: her mother, Eliza- beth Jones; five daughters, Venice Gordon (Scottie Gordon), Joan Benjamin-Heath (Joe Heath), Tamika Benjamin (Jamel Iles), Denice Jones, and Roberta Pass (Candice Murillo); godchild, Jacara Adams; a host of grand- children and great grandchil- dren; three sisters, Rosetta Scott (Andy Scott), Juanita Jones (An- thony), and Toby Jones; three brothers, John Jones (Linda Jones), Mark Jones (Theresa Jones) and Jerry Jones (Ceceila Jones); and a host of other sor- rowing relatives, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other devoted relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, March 17, 2017 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. HAROLD RICH
Mr. Harold Arthur Rich passed away on February 27, 2017. He was born on November 9, 1944 to Edna Frances Rich in Neosho, Missouri. Harold was an only child.
He was preceded in death by: his mother; father, Mr. Thomas Avery; and grandparents, Arthur and Carrie Rich.
He attended the Neosho pub- lic schools until he moved with his parents to various locations in Japan and Germany where he completed high school training.
Harold was a musician. He played the saxophone with vari- ous bands and vocal groups to in- clude Instant Funk, Al Green and Teddy Pendergrass. He was also a master carpenter.
“Butch,” as he was lovingly called, professed his belief in Christ at an early childhood age. His presence inspired and moti- vated many. He also left a posi- tive impact with each and every person he came in contact with. For Harold all those that knew him should continue to “Sail on”!
Harold leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Wilma; two daughters, Necola Avery and Mechelle Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In Harold’s early age his mother united in marriage to Thomas Avery. Harold then began to carry the name of Avery. In his words, “No matter how many times one may fall, get up and carry on!” His loving and jovial personality will be missed.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
JEFFREY WADE
‘BECAUSE YOU’RE LOVED SO MUCH’ ‘LOVE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT’
With you I’ve found the perfect partner, the best friend and the sweetest love anyone has ever known....and I am so GRATEFUL life led me to you!!
Happy Birthday sweet- heart, your wife, Brenda.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
JOAQUAN TYREE ANDERSON BRANNON “QUAN” 3/15/1997-12/01/2014
Quan! You are gone, but, never will you be for- gotten. You will continue to live within our hearts. We will always love you.
From, your family and friends.
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