William Ivey Floyd ‘Cowboy’
William Ivey Floyd “Cowboy”, 68, passed away on May 10, 2026.
Full obituary at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Charles Jodie Eakins
Charles Jodie Eakins, 90, of Plant City, Fla., born on Jan. 22, 1936, in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2026.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Angel Lopez
Angel Lopez, 35, of Dover, born on March 16, 1991, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2026.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
John ‘Richard’ Claville
John “Richard” Claville, 84, of Seffner, Fla., passed away on Apr. 27, 2026. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Barbara “Bobbi” Claville; his daughters, Toni Jernigan and Dawn Kimbrell; sons, Kevin Hawkins (Susan) and Jeffrey Hawkins (Eva); his grandchildren, Austin (Jessica), Jared, Morgan, Taylor, Caroline, Amelia, Ryan, Amy (Danny), Kaitlyn (Kyle), and Zach (Landyn); and 10 beloved great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Flora Claville; his sisters, Margie Griffin, Jo Barnwell, Totsie Harrell, and Anne Wheeler; his young son, John Richard “Jody” Claville Jr.; and his grandsons, Wesley Howell and Kyle Hawkins. Richard was a 1960 graduate of Brandon High School and a graduate of the University of Tampa. He served generations of clients and families throughout the Brandon/Tampa area for more than 60 years as a Certified Public Accountant through his practice, J. Richard Claville CPA, PA. He was also a longtime member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church, where he served on the finance committee for many years. Richard enjoyed family events, cheering on the Bucs and Gators, classic cars, fishing, boating, grilling, and good conversations. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and “Papa.” He was kind, generous, wise, humble, and always ready for a meaningful conversation. His family takes comfort in
knowing that he is absent from the body and present with the Lord. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 4 P.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, FL. The family asks that, instead of flowers, donations be made to the Bell Shoals Baptist Hope House in his name.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Joseph Heyward Simmons
Joseph Heyward Simmons, known to many as Joe, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Fla., at the age of 61. Born June 10, 1964, in Jacksonville, Fla. Services will be held privately by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
William Gardner Carr
William Gardner Carr, 95, peacefully passed away at home on Apr. 20, 2026. Born on Nov. 18, 1930, in Charleston, SC to Milton C Carr and Mary Ethel Gardner; in 1953, he graduated from Clemson University and married his high school sweetheart, Elisa.
Before retiring, Bill was owner and CEO of Crystals International; which he grew to become the world’s largest freeze-dried food company. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and giving back to the community.
In 2018, Elisa passed away, leaving Bill heartbroken. To stay busy, he kept his house full of family and friends, ending many days hosting stone crab dinners. Bill’s family has much gratitude to all of you who cared for him so faithfully.
Today, it brings Bill’s family comfort to imagine them together again – Elisa dancing and singing, and Bill tending his garden in Heaven.
Bill is survived by his daughter Cathy, son Paul (and wife Nancy), his grandchildren, Nathan and Megan, and his sister-in-law Paula Graham.
Bill was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Plant City, where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10 A.M. A reception will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Food Bank and Services of Plant City.
