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Joseph Elias Jr.
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Joseph Elias Obituary
88, of St. Petersburg, transitioned on November 21, 2025. A member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Deloris, seven sons, eight daughters, two brothers, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral service, Dec. 6, 11 am, Friendship M. B. Church. Visitation Dec. 5, 5 - 7 pm at Smith Funeral Home, 894-2266.
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Estella Flounary
December 4, 2025
Joe was very kind man we love you and we will miss you. We will pray for Deloris and all the family. We love you Niesha,Yorick. Estella and our Angel Ricky...
Monroe Family
December 3, 2025
Prayers and condolences for family.
josephine collins
December 3, 2025
MAY JEHOVAH GOD , BE WITH YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY , BLESSINGS TO U ALL, BE STRONG AND LET GOD WORK FOR U ALL.
Debora Harris
December 3, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Debora Harris
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Patricia B. Neal
December 3, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Deloris and the Elias family. May the God of all Comfort sustain all of you during this difficult time.
Patricia Bailey Neal
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December 3, 2025
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