Apr 14, 2023

A Celebration of Life Chapel Service forMr. Ray Charles Baldwin will be heldon Saturday at 10:00 a.m. April 22, 2023, at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 East Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610. Ray Charles Baldwin was born inTampa, Florida to Herbert Richardsonand Shirley Parrish on the 15th of February 1960. He attended ChamberlainHigh School and upon graduation,entered into the Army in the Spring of1980. It was during this time in theservice that he...

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Our hearts are aching but we know that you are resting in God's arms.

Rest in Peace. We love you, ' Drina.

                            - The Family

 

 

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Don’t think of her as gone awayHer journey’s just begun,Life holds so many facetsThis earth...

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With heavy hearts, our family announce the passing of Brenda J. Brown-Eady-Relford. Brenda, BJ, was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, aunt, and great aunt. She was born January 26, 1950, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Theodore Brown and the late Naomi Brown. She attended and graduated from Howard high school in Ocala, Florida. June 6, 1969, she...

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Kevin Palm was born and raised in New Jersey the middle child of 5. He worked as an executive chef for most of his life at numerous hotels including Omni and Sandals Resorts. He loved to create dishes that were both artistic and delicious.   He could easily turn an ice block into dancing dolphins or whatever was requested....

Dec 26, 2022

 

Patricia Sabrina Allo, 63, was beckoned home to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 26th, 2022.  Our Nubian Queen earned her wings in heaven after a long and courageous battle with a chronic illness. Her beloved sisters Bvonne Clark-McClendon, Ph.D. , December Clark and Karen Clark cared for her throughout her...

Dec 25, 2022

Damon was born August 25, 1978. His parents (Sam and Carolyn Francis) welcomed their first born son with joy and wonder which never ceased as Damon grew and matured.

Damon attended public schools in Prince George's  County through high school and later matriculated at Anne Arundel Community College.

Damon's infectious smile, quick wit, analytical mind and genuine and...

Dec 21, 2022

 

Rhonda Lynne Willingham-Robinson, lovingly known as “Red”, fulfilled her assignment here on earth and transitioned home to Our Heavenly Father on December 21, 2022.   She was a native of Tampa, Florida, born on September 26, 1963. 

Rhonda loved the Lord. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a young age. She always said, “God is in the details” [of...

Dec 5, 2022

Christopher was widely known and loved, by his family near and far and the community. He will be missed greatly and survived by his two brothers, Frank Johnson(Ursula) and Vernon Pearson(Rosilyn). His three children, Chrishonna Daniels, Jakiya, and Vashon, and two grandchildren Mariyah and Maleah. And a host of other loving family members. Our lives are forever changed by you...

Nov 25, 2022

  Ms. Gloria K. Grimsley of Tampa, FL, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at The Center for  Manifestation, Dr. Mark T. Jones, Sr., Founding Pastor; Rev. Clarence Nathan, Officiating.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.     Ms. Gloria K. Grimsley, a beautiful and radiant spirit, was born on April 26, 1951, to the  late Mr. Allen Kendrick and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Kendrick, in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Grimsley  loved the Lord and accepted Christ as her personal Savior and became a faithful member of  Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where Rev. Madison Murray was her pastor for  over 50 years. She later joined New Victory Baptist Church and continued her faithful service to  the Lord under Rev. Clarence Nathan as her pastor. She graduated from Hillsborough High  School, Class of 1969, and was working as a Customer Service Representative at Rooms to Go.  She previously served in many capacities, including as a Certified Nursing Assistant.   She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Randall Harrelson; and nephews, Preston  Livingston and Tavius Edwards.    She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her son, Marquist Westbrooks;  grandchildren, Christopher Young, Marshae Westbrook (Jahmoi), Marquist Westbrooks, Markell  Westbrooks, Marianna Westbrooks; 3 great-grandchildren, Rashaad Westbrook, O’Mari  Harrigan, and Kai’Ro Harringan; Adopted daughter, Breanna Boyer (Foodson); 6 sisters: Yvonne  Heyward Simmons (Johnnie), Patricia Cannon (Arthur), Deborah Parker (Michael), Cheryl  Thomas (Fredrick), Tangela Kendrick (Jamaal), and Carolyn Kendrick-Drewey (Bill); 3 brothers,  Edwin Kendrick (Regina), Michael Kendrick, and Bernard Kendrick; a host of nieces, nephews,  cousins, other relatives, her Church Family at New Victory Baptist Church, friends, and special  friend, Carlos Boyer.    The visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Gudes  Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610.    Arrangements entrusted to GUDES FUNERAL HOME, Owners.  https://www.gudesfuneralhome.net/ 

Nov 20, 2022

Cheldyn Dwight Donovan was born on October 28, 1948 in Boston, MA Cheldyn served as a medic in the army during the Vietnam War Era. He later moved to Tampa, FL.

He entered heaven Sunday November 20, 2022 where he was met by his father John and mother Alma alongside his brother, sister and nephew.

Cheldyn  will be...

Nov 10, 2022

"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."

II Timothy 4:7

Mr. Sylvester " Bobby" Thomas, Jr. was born October 24, 1949 in Rosier Burke County, Georgia. He was the oldest of twelve siblings born to the union of the late Louise and Sylvester Thomas, Sr. He was educated in the public...