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Funerals/Memoriams
She began sewing as a hobby, which led her to utilizing her talents for church family and friends. She always demon- strated her love for cooking by always sharing with others.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day from 5–8 p. m. with the family receiving friends from 6–7 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at approx- imately 1:45 p. m. Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. MICHAEL JEROME IRIONS Sunrise 1-30-67 - Sunset 2-12-17
Memorial Service and re- spect for Mr. Michael Jerome Irions will be held Friday, Feb- ruary 25, 2017, at 11 a. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Pastor.
NOTICE OF DEATH
WILSON
SISTER MAUDE BATTLE ROYAL
A celebration of life service for Sister Maude Battle Royal who passed away on February 18, 2017 will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2 p. m. at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Chipco Street, Tampa, with Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., offici- ating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sister Royal was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Johnnie B. Royal; son, Donnell Royal; parents, Ed and Lessie Battle; sisters, Jeanette Bivins and Doretha Johnson; brothers, Jimmy Battle and Johnny Battle; son-in-law, Lionel Outten.
She leaves behind to cherish memories with: her children, Maudie Dean Jackson, Johnnie Mae Davis, Leontyne Goosby, Theodore Royal (Alisia), Chris- tine Outten and Donna Marie Addison (Michael); grandchil- dren, Darren Royal (Patricia), Kendra Higdon (Rodney), Jer- rlyn Jackson, LaWanda Colvin (Jimmy), Krystal Davis, Theodore Royal, Jr., Cheryl Davis, Keldrian Davis and Can- dance Royal; 15 great grandchil- dren; 3 great-great grandchildren; brother, Mid Battle of Titusville, FL; a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins; sisters-in-law, Easter Mercer, Josephine Royal, Mattie Bell Royal, Marie Royal and Pearlene Royal; godchildren, Tonya Smiley, Cheri Williams, Rev. Earl B. Mason, Rudy Walker, Sr. and Edwin Woodard; special family friends, Jackie Preston, Queen Miller, Henry Carabali, Marquay Thomas, St. John Progressive M. B. Church family (Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr.), Dea. Isaac Gallmon, the Deacon Board, Senior Women Mission, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Grief Ministry, Evening Star Tabernacle M. B. Church family, Rev. Jerome Griffin, the medical staff and caregivers at University Village Nursing Center and Florida Hospital, Tampa.
Maude Battle Royal was born on April 7, 1927 to the parentage of Ed and Lessie Battle in War- wick, Georgia. Sister Royal ac- cepted Christ at an early age. In 1959 she united with St. John Progressive M. B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. F. G. Hilton. Her faith and love for God and her church were demonstrated through her sup- port by serving diligently in var- ious ministries including the Usher Board and Director for the Teenage Usher Board. She also worked diligently with the Neighborhood Crime Watch and made sure she assisted with the refreshments.
MR. ALBERT E. MENTION
Mr. Albert Mention, aka “Cool”, a former Tampa resi- dent, passed away on January 15, 2017 in Queens, New York. He was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1963, and a member of the marching band. Albert was gainfully em- ployed at Consolidated Edison Company for 32 years, before re- tiring in 1999.
He leaves to cherish precious memories with: his loving wife of 50 years, Grace Mention of Queens, New York; a faithful son, De Andre (Regina) Men- tion; loving daughter, Valerie Mention and fiancé, Samuel James; sisters, Barbara Donald- son, Claudine (Leroy) Blue, Susan (Jack) Pate and Mary (Raymond) Miller; brothers, Thomas Mention, Steven Men- tion, Leslie Mention, Michael Mention and Willie Conyers, Jr.; a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and classmates.
MR. ALEXANDER SMITH, JR.
A homegoing service and pri- vate ceremony for Mr. Alexander Smith, Jr., 94, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on January 30, 2017 will be held on Saturday, Febru- ary 25, 2017.
Mr. Alexander Smith, Jr. was born in Bennettsville, SC on Au- gust 12, 1922 to the late Alexander and Annie Smith.
Mr. Smith treasured spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing cards, check- ers and watching baseball but, most of all he loved fishing.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; 1 brother, William Smith, Winston Salem, NC; 3 grandchildren, Anthony Mann, Tampa, Tyrone Smith, Winston Salem, NC, Cynthia Mann, Tampa.
Mr. Smith leaves cherished memories of him with: his 7 chil- dren, Linda Hodges Crum, Tampa, Jessica Patterson (Vin- cent), Tallahassee, FL, Brenda Guffey, Dallas, TX, Patricia Car- ridice, Tampa; 3 sons, Henry Smith (Margaret), Tampa, Ben- nie Smith, Tampa, and Alphonso Smith (Diane), Tampa; 7 grand- children, Tonya Mann Walker (Aquarius), Bernard Lundy, Henry Smith, Jr. (Andrea), Win- ston Salem, NC, Valencia Smith, Tampa, Shevella Carridice, Steven Carridice, Tampa; 5 great- grandchildren, K’Linda Mann, Lorenzo Little, Jr., La’Danian Love, Ll’Quarius Walker, Brionna Mack, all of Tampa; 10 great-great grandchildren; 1 brother, Mr. Henry Williams, Buffalo, New York; 2 special friends, Willie Mae Reed and Eve- lyn Mann.
“MICHAEL AND LUNDQUIST CREMATION SERVICES”
MICHAEL AND LUNDQUIST CREMATION SERVICES
IN MEMORIAM
LIONEL H. OUTTEN DECEMBER 13, 1954- FEBRUARY 25, 2001
I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians 1:3.
Loving you and all the time we had together. Christine.
JACKSON FUNERAL HOME
VALENTINE’S
MEMORIAM
VINCENT HOPPS
To my husband, Vincent Hopps, Sr.!
Honey I feel your pres- ence every day. I even hear every word you say.
You came through this land not to stay but, to find your wife and show her the way. What people really don’t understand is you’re not just my Valentine, you are my man.
Ooooo how I miss hold- ing your hand! Don’t worry, I promise we’ll be together again. I told you to save my spot, let me cross my T’s and dot every dot. When God is ready for me, I prom- ise I won’t fuss a lot. Even in your passing over, you are still my lucky 4 leaf clover.
Loving you forever & al- ways, your wife.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MR. RAWN CHRISTOPHER BROWN
FEB. 26, 1972 – AUG. 4, 1991
We love and miss you. We thank God for the years and precious memories we have of you. To God be the glory.
Your family: parents, Ms. Annie R. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. James (Sharon) Brown, Jr.; Mr. James. E. Brown, Sr. and family; brother, Mr. James E. Brown, III (Sharon); Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Brown; your son, Mr. Djakobi Brown and wife, Veronica; a host of other family members and friends, uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Love Always, your beloved family.
IN MEMORIAM
RUBY B. HART
God’s amazing grace is sufficient now and always. God made you amazing, beautiful and giving. And that makes us grateful and very blessed.
Love, Martha Thomp- son, Mary Morris, and grands.
IN MEMORIAM
JOSEPHINE CHERI LUCIUS, JR.
God came and took his angel home and she is very missed every day. You are in our hearts forever.
Your kids, grandchild, and sister, Tequila, Corey, little Corey, Gilda McKinly.
We love you!
IN MEMORIAM
EMMETT DAVIS, SR. 1929-2010
You left us seven years ago. It seems like only yesterday.
Loving you, your wife and family.
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