Michael Boyd Ellis, Sr., age 69 of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee. He was born in Denton, Georgia, the son of the late Syhla Louise (Trowell) and Marcus Ellis. He was employed as a forklift operator for 42 years at Louis Dreyfus Citrus in Winter Garden.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory, wife Martha S. Humphrey-Ellis of Winter Garden and son Michael Boyd Ellis, Jr. of Alabama.
Throughout his professional engineering career he held many offices and received many honors and awards in his professional organizations. He was an active, member of the Georgia Engineering Society (named engineer of the year in 1980) and served as vice president of the national society of professional engineers. During his career he built many roads and bridges in the U.S. and Turkey and mentored many young engineers.
Though he loved his chosen career his priorities were always the love of his life Marilyn and his children. He spent precious time coaching his children in their many sports. Camping in the motor home at the beach was a favorite activity as well as golf, fishing and boating and travel.
Jim's special family and friends has made possible a life filled with love and joy. Jim's memory will be cherished by his best friend and loving wife, Marilyn, of 62 years and their children. James A. Rhyne Jr. and wife Lesley, Kimberly Rhyne Cantu and husband Mark, Kristen Rhyne Booth and husband Matthew. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 1 great grand child.
Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery following a memorial Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 801 N. Hastings, Orlando FL. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to: Shriners Children's Hospital, 855-661-5683, www.loveshriners.com
Hollis worked in the textile
industry for Shoreland Textile and Eldridge Textile as a sales representative.
After retiring from the textile industry, he became a school bus driver for
Jersey City Board of Education. Eventually, Hollis moved to Central Florida and
worked for Payless Shoes and Old Tyme Pottery. After retiring from retail, he
moved to Trinidad to live for a short time. He then moved back to Central
Florida and settled in Orlando.
Hollis made many friends. He
enjoyed having long conversations about his family, politics and religion. He
loved listening to Calypso, Steelpan, Reggae, R&B, and classic music, He
also enjoyed watching good movies and reading good books including
Astrology.
Hollis leaves to mourn his
daughters, Judy Belton (Clarence), Kendra Cooper; stepdaughter, Victoria
Justice (William); sons, Hollis Vankummer (Paula), Hollis Smith Jr.; Stepson,
Winston Braithwaite; grandchildren, Sharmaine, Jenelle, Dominic, Natalie,
Kamieo and Fanaka; step-grandchildren, Lisa, Diana, Winston Jr., Jermaine
(Crystal), Christopher, Amanda; step-great-grandchildren, Valerie and Nicole;
siblings, Edith Boyd, June Layne (Esau), Alexander Smith Jr., Jennifer Jones,
Arthur Smith-Baptiste (Elizabeth), Judith Ann Scott (Roger) and Debra Ann
Smith-Baptiste; nieces and nephews, Ruth, Francesca, David, Lisa, Gerard,
Ayesha, Atiba, Meesha, Khalil; nine great-nieces and great-nephews and several
step nieces and nephews. Hollis also leaves dear and close friends to mourn
especially Bertrand and Joan Moore, James and Rosemary Babb, Carl Pinder Jr.,
Esther Arthur and Pamela Rock.
His funeral will be held on
Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Andrews Church, 101 N. Hastings St., Orlando, Fl.
32808. Viewing will be at 10:00AM followed by the Mass at 11:00AM. His final
resting place will be Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Florida. For live stream:
http://standrew-orlando.org/
James was very mischievous and curious as a child. He was an insatiable reader, especially enjoying science fiction and books on military history and aircrafts. He was the original Jersey boy, spending many summers at his parent’s beach house in Seaside Heights, NJ where he became an accomplished fisherman and crabber. As a teen, he was a medal-winning debater and, for a short time, a high school wrestler. He became proficient at photography, auto mechanics, and an expert on military history. James was sometimes boisterous, always loud but had a tender heart for the disadvantaged and lost. He graduated from South Hagerstown High school in 1970.
After moving to
Orlando, Florida James met and married his wife Betty-Jo
Carlo on June 21, 1987. Together they raised their two
children, Barbara Carlo and Robert Russell.
James was a strong,
smart, fun, and loving man.
He enjoyed history, science-fiction, books, NASCAR, movies,
and making people smile. His energy and mood were contagious and
he will be forever missed.
James is survived by
his wife Betty-Jo Carlo; his children, Barbara Carlo and Robert Russell; his
brother Peter Carlo; and his two grandchildren, Kai and Eli McLeod.
She lived a full life. She loved her family and friends and was always willing to help in any way that she could. She was a hairdresser by trade. Her other jobs included Dealer Services prior to her stroke 17 years ago, other jobs included Orange Memorial Hospital, Eagle Army Navy, Eckerds, Albertsons and Goodings (admin), Automotive Finance Corporation, Citrus Dealer Services as well as she at one time was a owner operator of Clarcona Beauty Salon. She was a huge Elvis fan, she loved going to church, gospel sings, shopping, getting her hair and nails done traveling with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Maxine Brown, her beloved husband, Bobby Bass, and her son, Joseph Wayne Bass. She is survived by her two daughters and son in laws, Shana Ouellette(Tim) and Shelley Bass(Larry). She had 6 grandchildren, Stacey Saddler, Steven Saddler, Billy Pope, Daniel Barton, Tyler Hause and Elfie Bass. She had numerous great grandchildren that loved and adored her. She is also survived by her live-in caregiver, Pamela Thurston.
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Dobbs Funeral Home 430 N Kirkman Road, Orlando at 11:00am, Service is at 12:00pm and her final resting place will be at Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka.
Juanne was born on
February 13, 1963 in Saint James, Barbados to Alma and Neville Redman. She migrated to Brooklyn, New York in
1971. In 1981, she attended and
graduated from Eli Whitney Vocational High School in Williamsburg,
Brooklyn. After graduating high school,
she worked at Chemical Bank as a Secretary and was later promoted to Office
Assistant. She began her professional
studies at LaGuardia Community College in Brooklyn, New York but changed course
to begin a career in health care. She
attended Allens School of Health Sciences in Brooklyn, New York where she
studied to be a Medical Assistant. With
this certification, she became a Medical Lab Assistant at New York Hospital in
Manhattan, New York. In 1990, Juanne
relocated to Orlando, Florida, where she worked at the Florida Hospital as a
Patient Financial Counselor until 2009 when she was unable to continue working
due to her health.
In late 1990, Earle met Juanne in Orlando, Florida where both of their Mothers
were friends. Earle and Juanne fell in
love and on May 19, 1992 Juanne and Earle were married. Earle tells of a story of praying to God that
Juanne would become his wife. They
became more than husband and wife; they were soulmates and a match made in
heaven. Juanne has left behind beautiful
memories of a devoted wife, friend and a love story that is second to
none. Juanne and Earle were inseparable. Whenever you saw or heard Juanne, you knew
that Earle was right there in her presence.
As faith would have it, their first date was dinner and watching go
karts race at an amusement park. On
Juanne’s last birthday a few weeks ago, Juanne and Earle reminisced their first
date by having dinner and watching go karts race once again.
Juanne attended Faith Cathedral Worship Center with her Mother and
Grandmother where she was very active.
After several years, she joined Fountain of Living Water Ministries
where she was a member for over 20 years, and in 1999 she received her
Certificate of License to preach the gospel, perform marriages, administer the
sacraments and direct the other functions of the ministry. In 2010, Juanne was
again honored with The Humanitarian and Pastoral Aide Award.
In addition, in October 2014, Juanne received a License as an Evangelist
to “Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in accordance with the Holy
Scriptures”. She also received several
plaques and trophies for her missionary work.
Juanne loved to sing and spent many days singing at home, while Earle,
her beloved husband played the keyboard and trumpet. She loved to travel and spent a lot of time
on the Florida beaches. She also enjoyed
creating fond memories with family and friends.
She was a devoted Christian who would often be involved in many
community activities, including outreach ministries and church events.
Juanne is survived by Earle, her husband of 29 years; Jamique (Godson),
Junior (J.R.) her brother, Nichele, her niece, Jovon, her nephew, Carlos (Los)
her great nephew; her Aunts Elsie, Evadney, Dorothy and many loving cousins
including Gail, Tanya, Marlene, Wendy, Andrew Richards, Andrew Grant, David,
Chris, Nigel, Tyrone, Tyler, Maureen and a host of other relatives and friends.
Juanne was also Godmother to seven boys.
She was preceded in death by Alma A. Redman, her Mother. Juanne Redman-Hall was 58 years of age when she died on March 5, 2021 at 9:27pm, at Advent Health Hospital, Orlando, Florida.
Calling hours are from 9:00a until 10:00a, followed by the funeral service at 10:00a on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at The Fountains of Living Water Ministries, Inc., located at 2200 Silver Star Road, Orlando FL with Pastor Daniel Malcolm officiating. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Andre leaves to cherish his memory son Guerlens Murat of Orlando; and is also survived by 1 grandchild, Karlens Murat of Orlando.
Calling hours will start at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Dobbs Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Deacon Laurence Herbert officiating.
Felicita is survived by two daughters, Virginia Lopez of Orlando, Eileen Lopez, of Davenport 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held at 10:00a followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando, FL with Father Leo Hodges officiating.
Interment was held at Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka, FL.