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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. LEVI JONES, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Levi Jones of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe St., Pastor Rev. Glenn Dames, with Rev. An- tonio Hawkins, officiating, Pastor of Exciting Faith Alive Church. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Levi Jones Jr. was a native of Tampa, Florida, and was born on May 19, 1967. He accepted the Lord as his Savior and was faith- ful in his spiritual walk at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., Pastor until his passing.
LeviwastheownerofE&J Party Services. He was also a faithful member of International Free and Accepted Modern Ma- sons, Inc. and Order of the East- ern Star.
Levi was surely one of a kind. No one could have asked for a bet- ter husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Levi also enjoyed watching his favorite team Alabama Crimson Tide “Roll Tide,” fishing, studying the Bible with his Masonic brothers and being with his family.
He was always the life of the party and he loved dancing. He al- ways ensured that everyone had a good time. He was the type of per- son that would give you the shirt
off his back or the food off his plate. He also loved being able to help others.
He was preceded in death by: mother, Irene Holmes; father, Levi Jones, Sr., father-in-law, Roy Ed- wards; grandmothers, Mary Jones and Rocelia Coleman Holmes; brother-in-law, Roy Edwards, Jr.
He leaves to cherish loving memories with: the love of his life, Royale Edwards-Jones; children; Demetrius Baker, Tyesha Jones, Robyn Dixon, Quanisha Poole, Levi Jones, III, Leo Jones and Lavedia Jones; godchildren; Mon- tray Osley, JaMayia Denson, Jes- sica Boyd; raised as his own, Calvin Camel, Rokiera Miller and Ashley Miller; mom and pop, James and Elnora Jones Nunn; brother, Anthony Holmes; sib- lings, Marilyn (Henry), Deborah (Don), Shedrick (Sharon), Willie (Nadine) and David (Gloria); spe- cial cousins, Sheila Jones and An- thony Jones (Sherone); mother-in-law, Alethia Pudden Mahan; aunts, Nancy Evelyn Jones, Betty Montgomery (Ho- race), Yvonne Ceparano (Paul), Faye Holmes, Anita Riley (Michael), Delores Edwards (Rol- lie); special nephew and niece, Antwan and Tanisha; grandchil- dren; his whole heart Zyran, Demetria, Demetrius, Jr., Tatiyanna, Denajah, Zy’Arria, Denise, Nion, Angel, Tobias, Trea’ Jore, Tommie, Steven, Jr., Syon, Safaraee, Makeda, Semari; cousins, Frederick, Calvin, Debra, Dewey, Charlotte, Gregory, Lil AJ, Shea, Harold, PIP, Larry, Chuck, Carl and Renee; he also leaves cherishing memories with his lodge, Pride of West Tampa #1; a host of other family and friends, Floreen Lawson, Patricia Robin- son, Tony Williams, James Wade, Randy Mosley, Elaine Bridges, Freddie Edwards and Andrew Har- ris.
The visitation will be held on Friday, October 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Allen Temple AME Church.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME”
MRS. GERTRUDE MURRAY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gertrude Murray, who passed away on Thursday, Sep- tember 30, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 3:30 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL, Rev. Michael Neely officiating. Inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL.
Gertrude was born on May 5, 1946, in Pembroke, GA, to Felton and Hattie Mae Bulloch. Her hobbies were going to the casino, playing cards, surfing Facebook Market Place, watching old movies and westerns, taking rides in her van, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by; her parents; her sisters, Al- bertha Bulloch, Helen Bulloch, Carrie Lee Atkins, and Mavis Bul- loch; brother, Ulysses Bulloch; and best friend, Walter Lee Wright.
Mrs. Murray leaves to mourn her passing: daughters, Zhelma A. Washington (Darcy), Felicia N. Murray-Bush (Donald); sons, Frederick J. Russell, and John H. Murray, Jr., (Tonya Coleman); grandchildren, Zenita Stewart, Dominique Stewart, Nakendra Newsome, Kenneth Newsome, Cody Holmes, Tanaekia Grant, Zalonzia Canady, Daria Bush, Miracle Murray, Albert Brown, Shanika Coleman, John Cole- man, Rashamelle Coleman, Mon- isha Coleman, Justice Coleman; great grandchildren, Sunshine, Michelle, Zelecia, Saray, Zemetrious, Zakendra, Kenneth, A’mori, Zakayla N, Andrea, Zeante’, Zola, Jace, Zoey, Brook- lyn, Davontae, Melachi, Zechariah, Ma’kiha, Landon, Shaheem, Zion, Zakayla, Alaysia, Armani, Johnasia, Kiaja, Rahnia, Rashamelle, Jr., Reagan, Erick, Aubree, Au’Brielle, Ariana, Jay- den, Jia’Nicole, Jiar, Jayden, and Reniya; brother-in-law, James Merritt; sisters, Martha Mitchell of Washington, Hattie Bulloch- Merritt, Mildred Bulloch, Uyvonne Moultrie, and Jeanette Bulloch, all of Savannah GA; a host of nieces and nephews; god- sons, James Washington AKA Sierra, Gerald Waller, Oscar Beasley; good friend, Demeka Williams, special friend Kenneth Moore, Sr., and good friend and driver, Bubba.
The visitation will be held on Friday, October 15th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the serv- ice. We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MRS. MAE J. PAYNE
A Celebration of Life Grave- side Service for Mrs. Mae J. Payne, who transitioned to be with the Lord on October 5, 2021, will be held on Friday, Oc- tober 15th, at Orange Hill Ceme- tery, 4900 E. Chelsea St., Rev. Dr. Patricia Hauser, officiating.
Mother Mae was born Janu- ary 5, 1939, in Americus, Geor- gia, to Isom and Essie Tolbert. She attended and graduated from the Hillsborough County School District. She was a member of God’s Side Progres- sive Missionary Baptist Church.
Mother Mae spent her life taking care of her family; she was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She had a big heart and enjoyed helping peo- ple who came to her in need, no matter what the issue.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her companion, Willie Green; and uncle, Willie Iverson.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: six sons, Larry Payne, John Payne (Katrina), Dwight Payne (Tonja), Tony Payne, An- thony Payne, Sr., Antonio Payne (Barbara); four daughters, Con- nie Braswell, Denise Sherrod (Tony), Tangala Williams (Joseph), Tracy King (Dwaine); grandchildren, Jamaar Braswell (Vernet), Natarsha Jackson (Donald), Karmen Payne, Shanicia Williams, Dwanda Payne, Ashia Edwards, Darryl Edwards (Shakala), Dwight Payne, Jr., (Tashika), Jalisha Williams, Anthoniqua Payne, Miaya Braswell, Dwayne Payne, Demetrius Payne (Alina), Deshon Payne, Tanni- cia Williams, Shelbie Clark, An- thony Payne, Jr,, Erica Payne; great grandchildren, Dontavius Handford, Aniya Handford, Olivia Braswell, Rimiaya Williams, Reagan Ashley, DeAn- dre Edwards, Xavier Williams, Jah’Karia Green, Jaire Clark, Kia Brown, Rohan Jennings, Jayla Payne, Kayla Payne, Ivory Payne, Kody Payne, Carmelo Payne, Demetrius Payne, Jr., Wil’Lasia Jenkins, Willie Jenk- ins, III, Tyrone Sheffield; friends, Jimmie Braswell, and Ann Bell; and a host of cousins.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Friday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. JOHN THEDFORD WILLIAMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. John Thedford Williams, who passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at Garden of Memo- ries Cemetery, 4206 E. Lake Ave, with Rev. James Reed, Jr., offici- ating.
Mr. Williams was born on May 2, 1956, to Stanley and Eve- lyn Williams. He attended Hills- borough County Public Schools, and Job Corps in Kentucky. Mr. Williams loved his children and enjoyed being a grandfather. He also enjoyed talking and hanging out with his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Evelyn Williams; fa- ther, Stanley Williams; step- mother, Margaret Williams; daughter, Juanisha; grandmoth- ers, Lucille Cooper and Kather- ine Bell; grandfather, Booker T. Williams; brothers, Stanley, Jr., and Reginald; and sister, Car- olyn.
He leaves treasured memo- ries with: his children, Shantrell Jones (Marcus), John, Jr., (La- tricia), Sharonda, Theodis, and Johnathan (Diane); grandchil- dren, Katharis Gadson, II, Jawun Green, Jaqun Green, Tijae Williams, Trevon Williams, Malicia Jones, Celeste Williams, Jamarcus Jones, Antonio Williams, Jylon Williams, John Williams, III, Landyn Williams, Eddie Williams, Carmelo Williams, and JaLegend Williams; brothers, Jermaine, Issac, and Jacob; sisters, Veltria, Altansey, Sandra, Myeisha, Megan, Shardae, and Shecopi; an overwhelming number of other relatives, friends, nieces, and nephews, all of whom cared for him and will miss him dearly.
The visitation will be held on Friday, October 15th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JAMES HARRELL, SR.
On your birthday in heaven, in His Holy embrace...What I wouldn’t give to see your dear face. In hearts and in minds, your memories we treasure...But missed beyond words and loved be- yond measure.
Your wife, Linda, children, brothers, sisters, friends, Lily White and ILA Local 1402.
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