Eric Keith Givens
Jan 24, 2023
Eric was born on April 8, 1966, in Tampa, Florida, to Claude Givens and Annette Reed. He was educated in Hillsborough County schools and worked as a woodworker. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Givens; and sister, Latasha Colleton. He leaves precious memories with his 2 children, Eric Givens, Jr. (Angela), and Erica Givens; 10 grandchildren,...
Maxwell Bernard Lee Bedward
Jan 22, 2023
Maxwell, affectionately nicknamed, "Courtney", was born on July 12, 1971, in St. Catherine, Jamaica, to Frederick Bedward and Leonieln Bedward. His favorite activities were welding, painting, fishing, drawing, and listening to music. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Bedward; son, Maxwell Bedward, Jr.; and brother, Andre Bedward. He leaves precious memories with his wife, Kyona Bedward;...
Lidia Hernandez
Jan 21, 2023
La Senora Lidia Hernandez, of Gibsonton FL., who joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Lidia was born on December 6, 1946, in San Pedro de Buenavista, Bolivia, to Daniel and Luisa Murillo. She loved being a grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Luisa Murrillo; and brother, Jose Murillo. She leaves precious...
Deborah Jean Norton
Jan 21, 2023
Deborah, affectionately "Ms. Dee" aka "Grandma Dee" was born on January 19, 1952, in Tampa, FL., to Robert Gould and Lavern Collins. She loved working in her garden, cooking great meals for her family in the kitchen and grill. She enjoyed shopping at her discount stores, loved watching the Home and Garden network, and was an avid reader. She...
Gregory Lamar Allen
Jan 20, 2023
Gregory, affectionately "Greg" was born on January 20, 1969, in Dunkirk, NY., to Samuel and Elizabeth Allen. He enjoyed cooking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Allen. He leaves precious memories with his brothers, Samuel Allen, Jr. (Brenda), Stanley Allen, Lester Allen, and Calvin Maxwell; sisters, Roselyn Sessions, Patricia Diggs, Marva Allen, Roselyn Anne...
Obie Anderson Howard Iii
Jan 18, 2023
Obie, affectionately nicknamed, "Cowboy" and "Bo Bo", was born on July 5, 1978, in Tampa, Florida, to Obie Anderson Howard, Sr. and Cora L. Hemingway-Howard. He enjoyed fishing, football, listening to music and Tupac was his favorite artist, fashion, preparing, and eating home-cooked meals. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and family and socializing with his good...
Lee Thomas Chapman Jr.
Jan 18, 2023
Lee nicknamed "Coco" was born on April 4, 1970, in New York, NY., to Lee T. and Eva Mae Chapman. He loved watching football, bowling, playing pool, and spending time with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee T. and Eva Mae Chapman; and brother, Randolph King. He leaves precious memories his companion, Keisha...
Percy Lee Everett
Jan 16, 2023
Percy was born on July 18, 1933, in Marianna, Florida, to Percy and Nora Bryant Everett moving to Tampa as a child. Percy (Purcell) was one of the founding members of the Golden Hawks Motorcycle Club. He retired from Wonder Bread Continental Bakery after 30 years. He was a member of College Hill COGIC and served on the Ushers...
Larry Alphonso Hendrix
Jan 15, 2023
Larry was born on October 19, 1956, in Tampa, FL., and was the first child born to Ossie L. Hendrix. He attended the public schools in Hillsborough County. Larry graduated from George C. Chamberlain, Sr., High School, class of 1974, Larry worked various jobs. Larry was baptized at an early age by Rev. J.C. Robinson. Larry was married twice...
Rudolph Jettie Wilson Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Rudolph was born in Tampa, Florida on October 14, 1961 to Jettie Wilson Jr. and Lena Mae Johnson Wilson. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. Rudy as he was affectionately known, was a man about town, well known for his friendship, kindness and generosity, if there was a party or celebrations (No matter what kind) you would...
Patricia Elaine Walker
Jan 10, 2023
Patricia, nicknamed "Mrs. Pat", was born on September 12, 1958, in Tampa, FL., to Matthew and Queen Vashti Fordoms. She worked for 32 years developing and educating others as a school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew, and Queen Vashti Fordoms; brothers, Hiram, Slyvester, and Rudolph "Rudy" Fordoms; and sister, Emma Jean Mitchell. She leaves...
Clifford Christian, Sr.
Jan 9, 2023
Clifford was born on December 10, 1950, in Welborn, Florida, to Millege and Orpie Christian. He was educated in the public school system of Hillsborough County. He was the 11th child of 16 brothers and sisters. He was employed as a masonry worker and concrete finisher. He was well-known to many as an expert in that field. Later, he...
Ira Mae Ellison
Jan 9, 2023
Mrs. Ellison, affectionately called "MaDear" was born on July 24, 1932, in Havana, FL., to Sweeter Hawkins and Littena Wellons. Mrs. Ellison became a Christian at an early age. Upon relocating to Tampa, she became an active member of Mt. Moriah P.B. Church, under the pastorship of Rev. J.B. Bryant. In 1954, she married William Ellison, Jr., and later...
David Ray Woods
Jan 5, 2023
David was born on May 22, 1949, in San Francisco, CA., to Forrest Woods and Helen M. Hicks. He loved running, riding his bike, collecting coins, country music, working with his hands, playing with his great grandchildren, watching Star Trek, and old western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Woods and Helen M. Hicks; stepfather,...
Harold Edward Langston
Jan 5, 2023
Harold nicknamed "Harry," "Diamond Lank", was born on January 4, 1956, in Tampa, FL., to Wallace and Minnie Langston. He was a graduate of Hillsborough Senior High School, Class of 1973. His hobbies were music, songwriting, coaching, swimming, golfing, karaoke, spending quality time with his family, children, grandchildren, friends, and especially his mother. He also enjoyed mini vacations with...
Frederick Patterson
Jan 4, 2023
Frederick was born on October 9, 1969, in Goulds, Florida, to Leo Patterson, Sr. and Alice Faye Williams. His favorite activities were listening to music, cooking, traveling, and social events. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Patterson, Sr.; brothers, Leo Patterson, Jr. and Ulysses Patterson; and grandparent, Arthur Williams, Katherine Wright Williams, and Virginia Patterson. He...
Jayson Christian Sheffield
Jan 3, 2023
Jayson was born into a military family in Baltimore, Maryland in 1983. Jayson attended elementary through high school in Tallahassee until he transferred to Blake High School in Tampa, Florida where he graduated in 2001. He pursued college studies at Hillsborough Community College and completed Barber School at Lively Technical College. Jaysons personality and strength in sales allowed him...
Edwin Josue Cruz-Musignac
Dec 30, 2022
Edwin naci el 24 de junio de 1986 en San Juan, PR, hijo de Edwin Cruz y Marisol Musignac. Era un vido motociclista. Le precedi en la muerte su padre, Edwin Cruz. Deja preciosos recuerdos con su esposa, Nashalie Coln; hijos, Shanelys, Ebdiel y Nashelys Cruz; madre, Marisol Musignac; hermanas, Rosemery y Delma Cruz Musignac; to, Rafael Musignac; tas,...
Romana Calix Lambert
Dec 30, 2022
Romana was born on February 27, 1937 to Lazaro and Lorenza Lambert. She enjoyed church, sewing, baking, gardening, home care and dancing. She was preceded in death by her siblings Juanita Moreira, Catarino and Amado Lambert. She leaves precious memories with her spouse Eufracio Calix; children, Sara, Enrique, Francisco, Victor, Eufracio Jr., Efrain and Marlon Calix; grandchildren, Jackeline, Geovany,...