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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MRS. LULA TILLMAN FRYE
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Lula Tillman Frye, who passed on January 24, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 2 p. m. at Victory Taber- nacle Pentecostal Church, 4704 Kelly Road, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Jason Crowe, officiating. Interment will be on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Florida Na- tional Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Mrs. Lula Tillman Frye was born July 11, 1933 in Jefferson County to the late Mr. Shellie and Idella Tillman. She was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Lawrence A. Frye on January 5, 2008.
Mrs. Lula confessed Christ at an early age at Hickory Hill MBC in Monticello, Fla. In her travels, she reunited her Christian fel- lowship with Mt. Carmel Holi- ness Church in Camden, N. J., with Elder Payne. She served there faithfully for many years before relocating to Florida.
Later upon moving to Tampa, she reunited with Cal- vary Tabernacle Pentecostal Church under the leadership of Rev. James Wolfe in the late 1980’s. Mrs. Lula continued to serve the Lord as she moved into Rocky Creek ALF. She moved her membership to a church closer to her residence as her health began to fail. She re- united with Victory Tabernacle Pentecostal Church and served there until her death.
Mrs. Lula was a native of Jef- ferson County and a resident of Camden, N. J. for over 30 years. She attended and graduated from Howard Academy High School. She went to further her education at Camden College in New Jersey. She worked in health field for many years.
Mrs. Lula leaves to cherish precious memories with: her de- voted husband, Lawrence Frye; son, Marvin Tillman (Angelyn) of King’s Lynn, England; grand- children, Adia Mandisa Tillman of New York City and Maximilian Daniel Tillman of England; sib- lings, Jura Kilpatrick (Allen) of Tampa, FL and Pickins Tillman of Monticello, FL; aunt, Amine Cherry of Tampa; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends including, Linda Arenas.
The viewing will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida on Friday February 1, 2019, from 5- 8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday at 1 p. m. for viewing and service at 2 p. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. RONALD ‘RON II’ BRUCE MITCHELL, II
Funeral Service for Mr. Ronald “Ron II” Bruce Mitchell, II will be held at 11 a. m. Satur- day, February 2, 2019, at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Dr. S. Evan Burrows, Pas- tor, with Bishop Sylvester Robin- son, officiating/eulogist. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Ronald Bruce Mitchell, II, was born January 13, 1985 in Tampa, Florida, where he grew up, and is affectionately called ‘Ron II’ by his family and friends. At an early age he joined Peace Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, under the Pastorship of Rev. W. F. Leonard.
Ronald graduated from Hills- borough High School in 2002. He continued his education at Hills- borough Community College, ob- taining an Associate’s degree in 2004. He later attended Bethune- Cookman University after receiv- ing a basketball scholarship. He played basketball overseas for multiple years for different leagues. Once he returned from playing basketball overseas, Ronald worked as an insurance professional. In addition to his love of basketball, Ron, II also had a passion for other sports. His other interests included play- ing piano and listening to various genres of music: old school R&B, like Marvin Gaye and almost any song chopped and screwed.
Ron, II was always willing to place others before himself. He was a lover of people. Children loved him (probably because they were in awe of his height) and he loved them back. He was ex- tremely close to his family, gen- uinely loyal to his friends, and loved others unconditionally.
He was preceded in death by: grandparents, William (Eliza- beth) Mitchell, Giney (Eva) Baker; uncles, Michael A. Mitchell and Giney Baker, Jr.
He is survived by: his favorite girl, Ashley Blaylock; parents, Ronald (Beatrice) Mitchell, Sr.; goddaughter, Cadence Hudson; godparents, JoAnne Reed and Lymon Reed; two sisters, Tamara Taylor and Shayla Mitchell; god- sister, Ayanna Reed; godbrother, Lymon Reed, Jr.; niece, Kelcie Griffin; nephew, Kelly Griffin; great aunts, Louise (Mack) Mills, Grace Anglin, Doris Williams, Mary Lundy; uncles, James (Rose) Baker, Robert (Zandra) Baker, William (Ann) Mitchell, O. Patrick (Maria) Mitchell; aunts, Cassie (Ulysses) Ford, Marneese Mitchell; and a host of cousins, friends and relatives.
The viewing will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Friday, Febru- ary1,2019from5p.m.to8p.m. The family will be present from 6 p. m. – 7 p. m. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 10:45 a. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. JAMES S. WYNN
Homegoing Service for Mr. James S. Wynn of 103 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY who is ab- sent from the body, present with the Lord will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 12 noon at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with Elder Ster- lin Woodard, officiating. Inter- ment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. James S. Wynn was born on July 24, 1925 in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of David Wynn and Alice Johnson. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. Mr. Wynn was a retired Porter with the railroad. Mr. Wynn went home to his Heavenly Fa- ther on January 22, 2019 in New York.
Mr. Wynn was preceded in death by: his parents, David (Alice) Wynn; and his siblings.
He is survived by: his daugh- ter, Alice Wynn; step-children, Katie Brisbon Acosta and hus- band, Saul, Louise L. Peterson and Jerry K. Peterson and wife, Jeanne; brother, Thomas Wynn and wife, Cheryl of Orlando, Florida and other relatives and friends in the New York and Tampa area.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the funeral home on Sat- urday at approximately 11:45 a. m. for the service. THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING ON FRI- DAY.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. NELLY ELIZABETH GREEN
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Nelly Elizabeth Green of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on January 22, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 2nd, at 11 a. m. at Rivers of Life Church Ministries, 301 Lake- wood Drive, Brandon, Florida, with Pastor Curtis A. Swafford, officiating. The interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Nelly Elizabeth Green was born January 12, 1928 in Tampa, Florida to Benjamin B. and Jonie (Turner) Graham. She attended the local schools in Hillsborough County. She re- ceived her Cosmetology Certifi- cation and Licensing shortly after high school. Mrs. Green was a Teacher’s Assistant for many years. She was a Licensed Evangelist and earned a Certifi- cate from Faith Bible Institute.
Mrs. Elizabeth was a faithful member of Rivers of Life Church Ministries. Over the years from early childhood on, she always worked hard and wanted to do things to make others happy. Her compassion to encourage those she loved to do and be their best was of great influence in many lives. Her Christian val- ues were always expressed through her actions with every- one. She was often called Liz, Lizabeth, Libby, and Momma Green.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, John Allen Green, Sr., and daughter, Belva Joyce Taggett.
Mrs. Green leaves to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy with daughters, Vickie Ricks and husband, Teddy, Sonya Ahmad and Joni King; son, John Allen Green, Jr., and wife, Tracy; grandchildren, Keith Jones (Shonda), Katrena, Tremayne and wife, Nadra, Lorenzo, Preston and wife, Aketta, Andrew, Halima and husband, Felder, Muhammad, Siraaj, Mahasin, Wafeeq, Fletcher, Jr., Terance, Portia, Marlon and wife, Shakiah, John Green, III, Amani, Kherian, and Jordan; a host of great and great-great grandchildren; sur- viving siblings, Wilma Simon, Charlie Graham, Ronald Gra- ham and wife, Linda, Herbert Graham; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other rel- atives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday February 1, 2019 from 5- 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 5 – 6 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. ROBERT LEE HARRIS, SR.
A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Robert Lee Harris, Sr., who passed on January 22, 2019, will be held on Saturday, Febru- ary2,2019at2p.m.atWilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida with Bishop Sylvester Robinson, offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Robert Lee Harris, Sr. was the youngest son born to the union of Edward Harris, Jr., and Betty Harris on November 19, 1958 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Harris was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and was a graduate of C. Leon King High School. He accepted Christ at an early age.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Peter Neil.
Mr. Harris leaves to cherish precious memories of him with: his sons, Robert L. Harris, Jr., June Tim and Jessie Sloan; grandchildren, Dawshan Harris, Darion Harris, Jadean Harris, Robert L. Harris, III, Isaiah Har- ris, Jasmine Fields, Aunella Tim, Jada Jones, Javarious Tim, Vela Jones and Mahkai Tim; great- grandchildren, Hasuni Brown and Dontavious Brown; father, Edward Harris, Jr. (Mary Ann); mother, Betty Harris; siblings, Al- bert Banks (Brenda), Edward, Jr. Harris, III (Meka), Velma King (George), Tammy Fagan (Henry) and Wanda Harris; a host of un- cles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day February 1, 2019 from 5 – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p.m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN REMEMBRANCE
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
WELTON JONES, JR. 1/27/17
It’s been two years since you left us. Precious memories are forever in our hearts. We miss you and love you.
Love, wife, Mary, and fam- ily.
YVONNE “HANEEFA” GLOVER
My friend, Haneefa, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, after suffer- ing a severe asthma attack. She was a good friend and helper, I miss her so much.
You will always be in my heart, Haneefa, rest in peace, I love you, Leon.
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