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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. NOBLE SYLVESTER THOMAS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Noble Sylvester Thomas of Tampa, Florida, was held on Wednesday, June 9th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Gre- gory Gay, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Noble S. Thomas was born October 17, 1935, in Kingston, Jamaica. He attended school in Jamaica and he obtained an electrical license in Florida. He worked as an electrician for many of years in Tampa includ- ing his home church. He at- tended Mt. Olive AME Church. He enjoyed cooking and feed- ing family, friends, playing dominos, having good times, traveling, watching and attend- ing football games. He was pre- ceded in death by his parents, Frank Thomas and Hilda Brown; other relatives, Mar- garet Thomas, Donald Wash- ington, Michael Thomas, Tony Thomas and James Eday. He leaves to cherish his precious memories with his children, Carlton Thomas (Brenda) Cali- fornia Jermaine S. Thomas and Emma Jackson both of Tampa, Fl.; grandchildren, Tonya Wright of Tampa, Carlton Bar- ton (Barbara), Juilar Thomas, Pili Thomas and Fagriah Thomas all of California.; a host of great grandchildren; brothers, Rev. Tevor Brown (Beverly) of Tampa and Tony Salmon of Canada; sisters, Marcia Johnson (Ivory) of Tampa and Cynthia Salmon of Canada; nieces, Monique Pat- terson of Tampa, Carlene Brown and Patricia Patterson, both of Tampa; nephews, Perry Grant and Steve Brown, both of Tampa; best friend, Rupert Edman; friends, Thomas Aikens, Eastern Robinson and Mr. Virgo; special friend, Car- roll Mitchell; a host of other family and friends.
The visitation was held at Aikens Funeral Home on Tues- day, June 9th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The family and friends met at the Chapel on Wednesday for the service. The CDC guide- lines were followed.
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He was a skilled painter and handyman. Charles loved to paint and do repairs. Painting for him was relaxing. He worked on many of the high rises in the Tampa Bay Area, as well as ho- tels.
He was an easy going and humble man. On his off time, he loved singing and dancing.
His favorite artist was Marvin Gaye. He favorite song was “What’s going on.” He was inter- ested in what was going on in the world, which is what Marvin Gaye sang about in his music. He lived his life through music. The depth of emotion that he would display when he sang, showed the emo- tional bond he had with his music.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Guss and Ruthel Wayne, Sr.; brothers, Marshall Allen Wayne, Andre Wayne, James Wayne, Michael Wayne, Sr., Gus Wayne, Jr.; sisters, Donna and Wanda Wayne; nieces, Angela Wayne, and Michelle Raymond; nephew, Eli- jah Warren.
He leaves behind to cherish his precious memories: brother, Fredrick Wayne; sisters, Beverly Wayne, Clara Jean Blueford, and Willie Ruth McPherson; aunts, Lillie Mae Murphy, and Iren Davis; nieces; Kristen Boykin and Shannon Warren; nephews, Michael Wayne, Jr., (Sheila), Michael Wayne, III, Nicholas Wayne, James McQuiller (Nekia), Abdul Wayne, Earl McPearson, Aaron McPhearson, Christopher Boykin, and Guss Wayne, III; cousins, Jerry Edwards, Jackie Edwards, Diane Montgomery, Sonja Nelson, and Lisa Pearson.
Also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends. There will be no visitation held. The family and friends are asked to meet at chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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INTEGRITY
MR. RICO ‘COCO CHANEL’ FRAZIER
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Rico “Coco Chanel” Frazier will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa Florida 33605, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. James, Jr., Sr. Pastor with Rev. Charlie Sampson, of- ficiating. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Rico was born in Tampa, Florida on April 13, 1997, to Ricky Frazier, Jr. and Vonete Gordon. He was educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School. Rico took to fashion designing and took on the name Coco Chanel. His love for family and friends will be everlasting with the fun times and dancing he shared with all. On May 23, 2021, he entered into his eter- nal rest.
He was preceded in death by: his great-grandmother, Katie Williams Patrick; mater- nal grandmother, Ruby Gor- don; and paternal grandfather, Ricky D. Frazier, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his fondest memories: mother, Vonete Gordon (Tavaris); fa- ther: Ricky D. Frazier, Jr. (Michelle); siblings: Ulesia Harris, Johnesia Wright (Ra- heem, Sr.), Ricky D. Frazier, III, Rickesha Frazier, Ryan Fra- zier, Rickila Frazier and Tah- mir Redd-Nesbitt; grandparents, paternal grand- mother: Peggy Williams; ma- ternal grandfather: Allen Gordon; uncle, Anthony Lewis, Jr. (Carolyn) Anthony, Tonetho and Anshan Lewis; aunt, Shevon Frazier; nieces and nephews: Ramiah, Keywan, Hailey, A ‘Aliyah, Mason, Christopher, Raheem, Jr., Frankie, Jr., Ryan, Jr. and a host of special friends and cousins and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, 4-7 p. m. at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa Florida 33605. Facial Mask are required for those in attendance to services. Family and friends are asked to assem- ble on Saturday no later than 12:45 p. m. at the church.
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JACOBS
MS. BRENDA JOYCE RAIFORD
Funeral Services for the late Brenda Joyce Raiford, who passed away April 25, 2021, will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 4 p. m., at the St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 5914 S. 78th Street, Tampa, FL 33619, Rev. Thomas Heyward, Pastor and officia- tor.
Wake Services will be Fri- day, June 11, 2021, from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. at the church. Inter- ment will be at Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Joyce Raiford, “Ms. Brenda,” was born March 29, 1958 in Waycross, Georgia. She lived in Tampa, FL from 1961 until April 25, 2021. Brenda graduated from H. B. Plant High School. She fur- thered her education at HCC.
Ms. Brenda worked at the University of South Florida as a librarian. She held that posi- tion for 38 years before retir- ing in 2016. Ms. Brenda was also a foster parent for many years as well.
She is preceded in death by: her parents, Rev. Benjamin Cone, Sr. and Thelma Garcia; her son, Edward L. Raiford, Jr.; her sister, Marjorie Cone; and her aunt, Inez Jordan.
Ms. Brenda leaves to cher- ish loving memories from: her daughter, Catrina Raiford; her sons, Dan Scott and Frederick Barlow; her grandchildren, Elexis Raiford, Malik Pierre- Raiford, and Jayden Raiford; her brothers and sisters, Bev- erlyn Harris-Johnson, Her- man Harris, Audrey Cone, and Benjamin Cone, Jr.
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MR. CHARLES LEE WAYNE
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Charles Lee Wayne, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Fri- day, May 21, 2021, will be held on Saturday June 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Rev. Willie Kimbrough of- ficiating.
Mr. Charles Lee Wayne, son of the late Guss and Ruthel Wayne, Sr., was born on January 8, 1956, in Monroe, Louisiana. He was born into a God-fearing fam- ily with 11 siblings.
His family relocated to Oak- land, CA. when he was 9-years- old. He received his education at Bella Vista Elementary and Roo- sevelt Jr. High, and graduated from Oakland High School.
Charles was extremely pas- sionate and devoted to his fam- ily. At an incredibly early age he was very responsible. He had the duties of a teenager, such as watching his younger siblings and caring for the home.
His mother trusted him to al- ways do the right thing towards his siblings, which he did. It was instilled in him early to be protec- tive. He was an adult in a boy’s body, with his large vocabulary and vastly different thought process.
Charles was very smart and had an independent nature.
IN MEMORIAM
RUBIN HENRY HAWKINS ‘HAWK’
6/13/2020
Rubin, it’s been one year without your presence. The void has been very deep. We remember and miss you every day. You will remain in our hearts always.
Love, your wife, Barbara; children, Faith, Thracey, Kim and Doug; and friends.
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