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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
MR. EMMANUEL ‘SANTA’ STANISLAUS
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Emmanuel “Santa” Stanis- laus, who passed away July 7, 2017, will be held Saturday, July22,2017at3p.m.atHar- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, with Rev. Gregory Gay of Mount Olive A. M. E. Church, 1902 W. LaSalle St., Tampa, FL 33607, officiating. The committal will be made at the chapel.
The late Mr. Emmanuel Stanislaus was born on De- cember 7, 1938 to parents, Olive Richmond and Levie Stanislaus. He moved to Tampa, FL, in 1981 and worked as a certified welder/pipe fitter for Tampa Shipyard and Gulf Marine Corp. until retiring. He also operated his own business performing paint and body work.
Mr. Stanislaus was pre- ceded in death by: his parents, Olive Richmond and Levie Stanislaus; and son, Lester Dukes.
He leaves to cherish pre- cious memories: wife, Alza Stanislaus; children, Stacy McKenlie (daughter), Phillip Dukes (son), and Constance Spinks (step-daughter); sisters and brothers: Gracie Andrews, Wander Stanislaus, and Fran- cias Stanislaus; special cousin, Bob Williams; and a host of grands and great grands, nieces, nephews and sorrow- ing friends.
The processional will as- semble on Saturday 2:45 p. m. at the funeral home.
“A Harmon Burial”
DEACON EDDIE LEE THOMAS
Deacon Eddie Lee Thomas was born January 20, 1952 to Archie and Iona (McGriff) Thomas. Deacon Thomas an- swered his final call on July 13, 2017 at Pepin Heart Center. Dea- con Thomas served our Father at Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church under the pristine leader- ship of the Honorable Reverend Z. S. Hudson. Deacon Thomas was a native of Cross City, FL. He was a graduate of Dixie County High in 1972 and attended Lake City Community College for a while. While in Cross City he shared a life with Maxcine Harts- field together they brought forth 3 children, Alicia (Jack) Hudson, Kinzie and Julius Thomas.
Deacon Thomas moved to Tampa, in the 80’s, where he es- tablished his career as a restau- rant manager. In 1988 he met and married Sharon Scott Thomas; together they shared 2 children, Tykahndrea (Corey) and Eric (Yana) Thomas; chil- dren given in life, Maurice, Robin Samantha, Anson, Terrence, La- toya, Brittany, Devaris, Coty, Nichelle, Donetta, and Shameka; his grandchildren, Kenny, Jer- mail, Kiyah, Jacqulynn, Antwon, Donta, Jr., Kiziyah, Kinzie, Er’Riyana, Nevaeh, Er’Riyale, Corey, Jr., and Eric, Jr.
Deacon Thomas was pre- ceded in death by: his siblings Wilmanell, Minnie, Rosa, Wilh- mena, Gloria, IdaMae, Delois, Archie, Jr., Charles, and Otis.
Here to mourn his passing: remaining siblings, Essie Marie Thomas, Larry (Precious) White, Michael Hardwick, Walter Thomas, Willie Mae Thomas, Jay Scott, Tony (Bee) Jefferson, Tonya Burns, Precious (Durand), Cynteria (Anthony) Terrence Orr, and Trayce Morgan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that were very dear to his heart.
Deacon Thomas will be viewed Friday, July 21, 2017 at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 North 40th Street Tampa, FL 33610from5p.m.–8p.m.
Homegoing Services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, 1 p. m. at Re-Birth MB Church, 1924 E. Comanche Ave. Tampa, Dr. Zachery Hudson, Pastor. The committal will be made at the church.
“A Harmon Burial”
JACKSON
MR. DARRICK DARNELL LEGGETT
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darrick Darnell Leggett of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Florida Hospital, will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 1 p. m. at St. John Progres- sive M. B. Church, 2504 Chipco St., Tampa, Florida 33605, Rev. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., Pastor, Elder Ozzie Horton, officiating, Pastor Alphonso Lewis, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Darrick Leggett was born in Tampa, on May 24, 1972 to the parents of Mr. Willie Marvin Leggett and Rev. Lloyd & Shirley Black. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bread of Life Worship Center, Elder Ozzie Horton, Pastor.
Darrick was a lifelong resident of Tampa, where he was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System. He also played baseball for Belmont Heights Little League during his school years and later became a volunteer and had been for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by: his loving grandparents, Willie James and Odell Leggett and Dea. Clarence Copeland, Jr.
He leaves to mourn: a loving daughter, LaDarricka Leggett; de- voted and loving parents, Rev. Lloyd and Shirley Black; father, Mr. Willie Marvin Leggett; grand- mothers, Mrs. Daisy Lee Horton and Mrs. Fannie Mae Copeland; brothers, Marcus Leggett (Omonik), Micheal Leggett (Car- letta), Lloyd Black, Jr. (Wanda), Otano Leggett, Demetrius Leggett, Marvin Leggett, Dontae Leggett, Dontae Iverson, James Leggett (Shaneque), and Terry Cohen (Nicole); sisters, Tyronda Spann (Ernest), Tomeka Leggett (Carlos), Jackie Walker, Rogery Annette Porter (Jack), Lashawnda Gissen- danner (Paul); a loving and de- voted girlfriend, Ms. Yolanda Burgess; uncles, Elder Ozzie Hor- ton (Cheryl), Alphonso Williams (Carrie), George Copeland, Clarence Jackson, and a host of un- cles in Meigs, GA; aunts, Irma Wig- gins, Geneva Copeland (Maurice), Leola Green (John), Patricia Ran- dall (Reggie), Shirley Golden, Linda Copeland, Cheryl Copeland, Beatrice Daniels (Mike), Gloria Jackson, Debra Stewart, Dorothy Hawkins (Carl), Gail Boles (Eddie), Janice Williams (Reggie), and a host of aunts in Meigs, GA; Special niece, Mickesha Leggett; sister-in- law, Zanetta Leggett and her kids; entire Fisher, Burgess and Holder families; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including the Kitchen Family and Belmont Heights Little League #11, all of whom loved him dearly.
Visitation from 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. at New St. Matthew M. B. Church, 1006 50th St. So. Tampa (33619). Family and Friends are asked to assemble at St. John Pro- gressive M. B. Church at 12:45 p. m. for the service.
Funeral arrangements en- trusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. TODDRICKS D. GRANT
Mr. Toddricks D. Grant, af- fectionately known as “Todd” of Tampa, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, 2606 W. Grace Street, with Pas- tor T. D. Leonard, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Toddricks D. Grant was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School. Mr. Grant was a member of New Birth M. B. Church.
Todd leaves loving memories of him with: his mother, I. Yvette Godfrey; his loving companion, Jasmin Deleon; his four daugh- ters, Niyah, Trinity, Akil and Ivo- rianna; brother, Dereke Bishop, Jr.; sisters, Rayleen Green and Adrienne Bishop (Jaques); grandmothers, Barbara God- frey-Worlds and Francis Miller, both of Tampa; grandfather, Isaac Godfrey; 4 paternal uncles; Uncle Fred “Bo” Hutto, III; aunts, Inez “Gina” Godfrey, Bar- bara “Shawn” Baker, Arthena “Nikki” Rutledge (John), all of Tampa, FL and Talya Ball (Jef- frey) of Alabama; 12 paternal aunts; great uncle, John Trot- man, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other sorrow- ing relatives and special friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, July 21, 2017, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. FRANKIE (FRANK) LEE JONES
A Homegoing celebration for Mr. Frankie “Frank” Lee Jones of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, will be held on Satur- day, July 22nd at 11 a. m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Reverend Ricardo Robinson, Pastor, officiating with Apostle Al Gallon, Pastor of New Testa- ment Church, eulogist. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Frank was born May 11, 1962 to Mr. Willie Lee Davis and Edith J. Davis. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by the late Reverend W. T. Carpenter at True Love M. B. Church. Frank was edu- cated by the public schools of Hillsborough County and as a young man, he worked for the City of Tampa Parks and Recre- ation Department as a Life Guard. He later became an em- ployee of Gaffin Environmental Service, as a Crew Supervisor for 31 faithful years.
Frank was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Willie Lee Davis; grandmother, Mother Carrie Lee Jones; nephew, Ira M. Davis; uncle, Joe Barr and three grandba- bies.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories: a loving wife, Tracey Jones; mother, Mrs. Edith J. Davis; father, Nate Blackman; daughters, Shawnta Reynolds (Antonio), Shawn- tane Steward, LeeAndra Terry (Oscar), Sophia Atkins, Don- nette Atkins, Tina Atkins, Monique Jones, (step daugh- ter), Lorraine Allen, and Ulisi- cia Martin; sons, Antonio Atkins, Andrew Perry, Frankie Atkins, Terrial Jones; (step- sons), Garcia Allen, Martines Igles, and Gary Marine (Jr.); grandchildren, Shavnisty, Ont- wan, Jaywon, Char’nail, Adrian, Miajah, Ayaden, Jah- macesiyah, Antonio, Andrew, Kazaria, Terriel, Antonio, Lamar, Tamarcus, Anthony, Tomario and Emani, all of Tampa, FL; sisters, Barbara Rainey, Diane Dantley, and Edith Dickerson (Robert); brothers, Alfonso Jones (Blondie), Willie L. Jones, Freddie Davis (Angie), Johnny Jones (Marsha), Jessie Jones (Andrea) and Jimmy Davis, all of Tampa, FL; a large number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other sor- rowing relatives and close friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, July 21st at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, and the family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. at the Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN MEMORIAM
TERRY BOWLES 7-24-2011
You will never be for- gotten.
Your family.
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