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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. DESMOND BURKE
A homegoing visitation for Mr. Desmond Burke of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017, will be held Friday, February 24th, 5 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Desmond Burke was born June 13, 1942 in Jamaica. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Desmond also enjoyed play- ing chess and dominoes.
He leaves to cherish fond memories with: his compan- ion, Betty C. Thomas; and family, Cynthia D. Cheri, Lateasha Thomas, Senobia Bivins, Tarace Butler, Ter- rence Bivins, Tarshell Jack- son, Ja’Quarious Throw, Londyn Vickers, Ariel Mar- cus, Tarmunie Thomas, Josiyah Thomas, Jakwanion Brown, Shaviar Brown.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 24, from 5- 8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
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MRS. DANISE DORCILIEN
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Danise Dorcilien of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017, will be held Saturday, February 25th, 10 a. m. at New Dawn Restoration Center, 6616 E. Chelsea St., Rev. Dr. Julia M. McMillan, senior pastor, with Rev. Jean Nicophene, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Danise was born April 3, 1946 to the late Jean S. Be- lizaire and Anne D. Achille in Haiti. She was affiliated with New Dawn Restoration Center. She enjoyed reading her Bible, helping others, taking walks and spending time with her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Dan P. Dorcilien, Bel- idania Oscar and Pierra P. Dor- cilien; grandchildren, Jussahya D. Oscar, Saraiya J. Oscar, Elyana M. Oscar, Sade D. Dor- cilien and Korey D. Bell; sis- ters, Lucie Dorvilus, Jacqueline Exantus and Esther Nicophene (Rev. Jean Nicophene).
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, February 24, from 5-8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. HOWARD CECIL FLEMING, SR.
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Howard Cecil Fleming, Sr., known to all as “Cecil,” who passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, will be held Saturday, February 25, at 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating.
He was preceded in death by: his father, James Blakely; and mother, Essie Mae Flem- ing Johnson; brothers, Robert, Ernest and Allen Fleming; sisters, Clara Patri- cia Spann and Andria Denese Williams.
Cecil was born on May 17, 1954 in Seffner, FL. He was educated in the local schools of Hillsborough County and through hard work became a Master Mechanic. He began working on the vehicles of family and friends at an early age and continued to do so until his health began to de- cline.
Cecil leaves to cherish his memory: son, Howard Flem- ing, Jr.; grandchildren, Kamal, Kamarya and Kayron Fleming; a devoted compan- ion of 28 years, Vanessa Boston; sisters, Laura Wat- man of Tampa, Lilla Cam- bridge and Ruth Harvis of Jacksonville, FL; step- brother, Eugene Blakely of Tampa; nieces, LaTanya Jack- son (William) of Olympia, WA and Jalana Braddy of Jack- sonville, FL; nephews, Heath Whitehead of Greenville, SC, Josiah Williams of Tampa, and Devodrick Harvis of Jack- sonville, FL; and a host of other family members and friends too numerous to name, including longtime friends, Bishop Leroy Byrd and Mr. Eddie. Cecil will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 24, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel for the service.
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MR. KEVIN QUENTIN JACKSON, JR.
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Kevin Jackson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sat- urday, February 11, 2017, will be held Saturday, February 25th, 2 p. m. at The Center for Manifes- tation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor, with Pas- tor Calvin Callins of Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries, eulo- gist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Kevin Quentin Jackson, Jr., 29 years of age, transitioned from injuries sustained in an au- tomobile accident.
Kevin was born to the union of Kevin Q. Jackson, Sr. and Lisker Sureller Jackson on March 03, 1987 in Tampa. At the time of his demise, Kevin was employed in the construction in- dustry where he was a certified air condition technician.
He was educated in the Hills- borough County and Pinellas County School Systems of Florida. Kevin was raised in the church at an early age under the guidance of his father and mother in Saint Petersburg, FL where they attended 5th Avenue Baptist Church. Kevin shared a great love of family and a passion for breeding and caring for dogs.
Kevin was preceded in death by: grandparents, Isaac Baker and Lillian Baker, Nelson Sureller and Yvonne Mathis; aunt, Fredonia Baker; cousin, Carlette Battle.
Kevin leaves to cherish his loving memories with: his de- voted parents, Kevin Jackson, Sr. and Lisker Sureller Jackson; 4 children, Kevionna, Karlette, Jaierria and Jaineicea Jackson;
dedicated girlfriend, Mili Criswell; 2 brothers, Lamont Jackson (Shantel) and Cedric Wilson; 5 sisters, Teireya Mc- Donald (La’kemus), Kevinita Jackson (Javon), Javonna Jack- son, Natalya Brown and Azuree Goodloe; grandmother, Annie Sureller; 7 nephews, Charles, Lamont, Kevon, Bryce, Jalen, La’kemus and Kornelius; 8 nieces, Charlaiyah, Janiyah, Jayla, Saniya, Kaliyah, Jalaya, Mi’yonna and Zoe; 7 uncles, Nel- son, Glen, Rick, Zachary, Aaron, Clarence and Charles; 8 aunts, Sonia, Claudette, Rita, Tammy, Octavia, Clarissa, Demetra and Kimberly, godmother, Vivian Heyward; and a host of sorrow- ing cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 24th from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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GUDES
MRS. BENNIE RUTH GLADNEY
A Memorial Service will be held for Mrs. Bennie Ruth Glad- ney, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 11 a.m., at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Avenue.
A native of Kosciusko, Mis- sissippi, Mrs. Gladney moved to Tampa in the 1970s and resided in Central Park Village for many years.
Mrs. Gladney is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters, brother, and a host of other relatives and friends.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ROSE MARIE SMITH (SPIRES) 2/22/1941 – 5/26/2003
It’s been 14 years since you left and it still feels like yes- terday. We love and miss you dearly. God bless you and keep you.
Love always, Selena, Chester, Pat, Joe, Johnny, James, Bridgette, Katura, Eric, Cecelia, Russell, Clyde, Corey, Chella, Mario, Raina, Freddie, and Shonda.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
JIMMIE JACKSON 2/25/39 - 3/10/14
Happy Birthday, Pop, from your family. We love you and miss you.
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