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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
HARMON
MR. RONNIE LEE TOWNSEND
A visitation to celebrate Mr. Ronnie Lee Townsend’s memory will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at Har- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL, 33610.
Mr. Townsend was born April 14, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio. He at- tended the public schools in Day- ton, Ohio and after graduating, he moved to Tampa and became self- employed in his own home im- provement company.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: a loving and devoted wife, Marie Townsend; children, Cody Townsend, Felicia Watt and George Watt; devoted mother, Etta Townsend; father, James Townsend; sister, Carol Townsend; brother, Charles Townsend; four grandchildren, and a host of neighbors and other relatives and friends.
A Harmon Burial
INTEGRITY
MR. FREDRICK K. THOMPSON, SR.
A Graveside Service will be held for Mr. Fredrick K. Thomp- son, Sr., on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa with Pas- tor R. J. Stevenson, officiating.
Fredrick was born in Monti- cello, Florida, to William Hamp- ton and Roberta Thompson on November 28, 1964. He enjoyed life, family, and friends. As a gen- eral laborer, he met many people, and no one was a stranger. On May 25, 2022, he entered his eter- nal rest.
He was proceeded in death by: his parents, William Bill Hampton, Roberta Thompson Sampson, and her husband, Ro- hailia Sampson; brothers, Ricky Hampton, and Derrick Moore.
He leaves to cherish his fond- est memories: his children, Sierra McGriff, Fredrick Thomp- son, Jr., Keiyanna Boyd, Keisha- nee Thompson, Edward Bradwell, Raven Smiley; siblings: Maxie Thompson (Sirena), Cory Thompson (Lisa), Virgil Thomp- son (Dolinda), Gary Thompson, Roxiann Thompson, Tina Thomp- son (Andre) and a host of other relative and friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, June 10, 2022, 6-8 p.m. at In- tegrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MR. ANTONIO RICHARDSON “Fat Daddy”
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Antonio Richardson will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at 40th Street Baptist Church, 6020 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Rev. Lonnie Gray, Pastor. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Antonio was native of Tampa, Florida, born on December 21, 2000, to parents Shawndra Faison (Dave Davis) and Howard Richard- son (Marquita Chester Richard- son).
Antonio was a high school graduate of Bowers-Whitley High School earning a mechanics cer- tificate while attending. Antonio had a very loving personality, jok- ing spirit and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by: his maternal grandmothers, Rosa Lee Faison and Jacquelyn Richard- son; great grandparents, Sarah Mitchell and Richard Mitchell, Pearlie Mae Richardson and Joe Richardson; uncle, Jermaine Fai- son, first cousin, Demario Antwan Faison.
He leaves behind ten siblings: Howard Richardson (Zanaria), Jacquan Richardson (Eartha), Rashuad Richardson, Shania Richardson, Danesha Davis, Shaneasha Davis, Tatiana Richard- son, Trinity Richardson, Kimora Richardson, Qualesha Richardson; one niece, Aubrei Keilani Richard- son; grandparents, Willie Faison, Howard Webb (Thelma Webb), Gail Carey and Edna Harrington; aunts, Karen Faison, Tamara Fai- son, Sherri Stenson, Lynetta Sten- son, Tiashemmer Stenson, Latreshia Webb, Latavia Lawson, Kayla Bulmer, Karla Bulmer, and Kerena Bulmer; uncles, Ronald Faison, Gregory Faison, Reginald Faison, Jeremiah Faison, and Chaddrick Richardson; cousins, Kenisha, Brittany, Briana, Bri’elle, Toya, Danaija, Sanaa, Samaya, Remy, Kendelo, Devonta, Jere- miah, Braylhen, Austi, and a host of other grand aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, June 10, 2022, 6-8 p.m. at In- tegrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
JACKSON
MR. UNIS J. ROBERTS (MR. ROBBIE)
A Service in loving memory of Mr. Unis J. Roberts (Mr. Robbie) will be held Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 11 a.m., at New Dawn Restoration Center, 5308 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL, Bishop Julia McMillan, Pastor and Eulogist. Interment will follow in Hillsborough Memorial Park Cemetery.
On the morning of Tuesday, the 31st of May 2022, our dear Papa, Unis J. Roberts (Mr. Rob- bie), began his transition home.
He was born February 28, 1935 in Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies. His youthful years were spent in Jamaica with his loving wife, Evelyn (deceased) of 43 years.
Robbie migrated to St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Island, where he became a longtime resident. Mr. Roberts was employed by West Indies Shipping Company and worked for the government in the position of caretaker for the Danish Consulate.
In 2002 after his retirement, Robbie moved to Tampa, FL along with his wife to be closer to his lov- ing daughter and her family.
Mr. Roberts was a member of New St. Matthew M.B. Church on 50th Street in Tampa, FL, Rev- erend Alec Hall pastor. He fre- quently visited New Dawn Restoration Center with his daughter and her family, there he was loved by all and known as Papa.
Mr. Robbie has been a long- time resident of the Lake St. Charles Community of Riverview, FL. He was well loved by all.
He leaves fond memories in the hearts of: his darling and lov- ing daughter, Jennifer Kirk, son- in-law, Ralph Kirk; his loving grandchildren, Randall, Joy, and Ralph, Jr., (RJ); and a host of fam- ily and friends to include, Lake St. Charles Community, New Dawn Restoration Center family, and New St. Matthew Church family.
A visitation will be held to say farewell to Unis and greet his fam- ily, Saturday, June 11th, from 10-11 a.m., at New Dawn Restoration Center, 5308 E Columbus Drive followed by the service.
The family ask that cards, flowers, etc., be sent to Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL.
Arrangements by: RONALD J. DERR, SR., LFDIC.
JACKSON FUNERAL HOME
LAWSON
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT RUFUS ANDERSON
Chief Master Sergeant, Rufus Anderson (USAF), retired 82, passed away on May 28, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.
He is survived by: his wife of 30 years, Colonel (Retired)Annie P. Anderson; two sons, Terry Berry and Rufus Anderson, Jr.; six daughters, Linda Anderson, Chantel Anderson, Julia Berry, Cassandra Berry, Thomia Thomp- son and Angela Anderson; twenty- four grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Visitation is Friday, June 10, from 3-7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 at Lawson Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Sat- urday, June 11, 11 a.m., at Memo-
rial Park Cemetery, Garden of Honors 5750 49th Street, North. Lawson Funeral Home
727-623-9025
THANK YOU
MS. LOTTIE RUTH BEXLEY
The family of the late Ms. Lottie Ruth Bexley wishes to acknowledge and express our deep appreciation for the many expressions of love, concern, compassion, and support received from friends and loved ones during our time of bereave- ment. Words cannot express the strength received from you in these most difficult times.
May the treasures of kindness, love, wisdom, and memories de- posited in all of our lives by our beloved Lottie Ruth Bexley remain throughout eternity.
We extend special gratitude to all who rendered care and adminis- tered life to our beloved at Palm Gardens, the medical staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital-North & South, Mr. Ronald J. Derr and staff of Jackson’s Funeral Home, and Apostle Mark T. Jones and the lead- ership care team of the Center for Manifestation Church, and Jim Webb of The Webb Works Video Productions.
May God richly bless and keep all of you.
Fredrick “Ike” Sallye and Fam- ily.
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