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MRS. LEANORA HANKERSON BRADY
The sun set on the life of Tampa’s iconic fashionista, Mrs. Leanora Hankerson Brady, on Wednesday, Decem- ber 22, 2021. The Samson, Ala- bama, native was born August 26, 1929, she was 92 years old.
Leanora the first-born child of her 5 siblings was preceded in death by: her parents, Thomas and Estella Hanker- son, Sr.; brothers, Thomas Hankerson, Jr., and Alfonso Hankerson; sister, Gladys Han- kerson Whaley; uncle, George Wilson; and nephew, Eric E. Lewis.
Memorable moments re- main in the hearts and minds of her beloved ones: devoted chil- dren, John Rodriguez and Cyn- thia M. Brady, Herman Broxton and Apostle James H. Howell (Pastor Marzetta); grandchil- dren, Tony-Idris Torres (Baja), Derrick Macon (Erica), Jordan Rodriguez (New Jersey), Micheal (Kelly), Rodriguez Byrd (James) and Jordan Ro- driguez (California); sisters, Susie H. Milner and Mildred H. Lewis; sister-in-law, Eddye Hankerson; aunts, Mildred Ford and Lois Pugh (Lakeland, FL); nephews and nieces, Leonard Whaley (Jennifer), Gregory Whaley (Priscilla), Paul Whaley, Sabrina W, Christie, Veronica D. Whaley, Danetta Whaley, Micheal Turner (Cynthia), Beverly T., Anthony Turner (Evette), Gache, Latricia, Robin, Al- fonso, Jr., Gerald, Theron, Aaron and Micheal; goddaugh- ters, Yolando Small, Sylvia Jones, Blanchie Smith and Jan- ice Powell; special family and friends, Bishop Thomas Scott (Marva); 34th Street Church of God; Tyer Temple United Methodist Church; the Wilson, Hankerson, Rodriguez, Brady, and Small families; Erma Jones, Ruby Mack, Janet Smith (Haines City, FL), neighbors and a host of other relatives and loving friends.
A Memorial Service to cele- brate Leanora will be an- nounced at a later date.
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MR. MICHAEL ANTHONY GALLON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Michael Anthony Gallon of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 22nd, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. James L. Gallon, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Michael was born September 27, 1958, in Tampa to the late Walter, Sr., and Leola Gallon. He worked for Fonte Cleaners, Smoothie King, and Wine Wood.
He was preceded in death by: his parents and 2 brothers, Wal- ter, Jr., and David Gallon, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his companion for many years, Felecia Johnson Gallon; 4 sons, Michael, Jr., (Irene), Thaddeus, Cornelius and Travis (Meme); 4 daughters, Sherika, Laticia, Breeanne and Regina; 5 brothers, Edward (Faye), Richard, Benjamin, Boris, and Kenneth; 3 sisters, Thelma, Sharon and Martha; 16 grandchildren; 5 great grand- children; 2 brothers-in-law, Reg- ginald (Sandra) and Bruce; a host of nieces and nephews; 3 devoted friends, Ron Fonte, Justin Clark and Alonzo (Christina); and many other rel- atives and friends who will miss him.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 21st from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the services.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. SUGARRAY HART
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Sugarray Hart of Tampa, Florida, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19th, at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rev. Joseph Sykes, officiating. The interment will be held in Lyons, Georgia at Greater Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
On Saturday, January 8, 2022, God called Sugarray Hart, a loving companion, father, and grandfather home to rest in eter- nal paradise at the age of 63.
Sugarray was born on Sep- tember 3, 1958, in Lyons, Geor- gia. Sugarray served in the Air Force Reserve and as a Correc- tions Officer for Georgia Depart- ment of Corrections. Sugarray chose to call Tampa his home in the 1980s and was employed by Wonder Bread for over 20 years and later Amalie Arena.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, singing, dancing, bar- bequing for family and friends and spending time with his fam- ily.
Sugarray was preceded in death by: his grandfather, Charlie Hart; grandmother, Henrietta Hart; uncles, Charlie “C.J.” Hart, Jr., Floyd Hart, Harvey Hart, and Mack Hart; a father-in-law figure, Johnny Blount, and relative, Robert F. Smith.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving compan- ion: Gilda Price; daughter, Sharae Grubbs (Tayiah); stepson, Anwar Pilcher; mother, Lola Ed- wards; stepfather, Charles Lee Edwards, Sr.; sister, Loretta Har- ris (Melton); brothers, Charles Lee Edwards, Jr., and Sipio Ed- wards, and stepsister, Jeannette Hepburn; grandson, Jayce Grubbs; aunts, Flossie Hart, Brunell Harris, and Helen Phillips; uncle, Willie “W.H.” Hart (Betty); mother-in-law fig- ure, Evelyn Blount; special cousins, Kenneth Hunter and Lee Lovett; special nieces, Angela Harris (Adrian), and Shoma War- ren-Shelly; friend, David Griner; relatives, Renae Smith, Sheila Warren, Christle Blount, and Derek Blount; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home Tuesday, January 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. JA’QUAN DARNELL WASHINGTON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ja’Quan Darnell Wash- ington, who passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. There will be a private ceremony with Rev. Antonio Hawkins, of- ficiating. The interment will fol- low.
Ja’Quan, nicknamed “Daddy J” was born April 22, 2002, in Tampa, Florida to Shawnte’ Washington and Daniel Dur- den. He truly loved the sport of football.
Ja’Quan was preceded in death by: great grandmother, Jeanette Moore; great grandfa- ther, Albert Moore; uncles, Morris Washington and Donta Moore.
He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Shawnte’ Washington; father, Daniel Durden; stepfather, Reginald Brown; grandmothers, Jackie Moore, and Diane Coney; grandfather, Kenneth Washing- ton (Mechelle); great grand- mother, Carrie Washington; great grandfather, John Wash- ington; godmother, Tiffany Rivers; aunts, Telina Washing- ton, Keniya Washington, Ashley Bowmen, Ashley Fulton, Alexis Cooper, and Kayla Stringer; great -aunts, Dennen Rutledge (Keith), Sharon Jones (Darrell), Sandra Moore, Sheila Moore and Lashawn Gerakios (Darvis); uncles, Xavione’ Washington, Gregory Hamilton, and Antonio Hamilton; great-uncles, Victor Washington and Derrick Moore (Robin); cousins, Sharando Hines (Rashad), Sharonise Grace, Roland Diggs, Rodrick Grace, and Jalen White; special friends, Tyree Ward, Mekhi Bryant, and Nyquan Marshall. He will be truly missed.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME.”
MRS. RUDINE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Rudine Elizabeth Williams, who passed away on Monday, De- cember 27, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 22nd, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Earl Mason Sr., officiating.
Rudine, nicknamed “Dine” was born November 11, 1959, in Tampa, Florida, to Clarence and Elizabeth Williams. She loved singing, knitting, and spending time with her children and loved ones. She was a member of the Tampa Bay Mass Choir, and Florida Mass Choir.
Rudine was preceded in death by: her parents, brother, Leonard Williams; and niece, Jeanette Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory, children Maria Jackson, and Kevin Williams; brothers, Alphonso Campbell, Harvey Green, Clarence Williams, Jr., Carlton Williams, Steven Williams, and Mario Williams; sisters, Clara Williams, and Brenda Greene; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Shawn Calhoun, Doe Wade, and Linda Spivey. She will be truly missed. The family and friends are asked to meet at Aikens Funeral Home on Saturday for the service.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME.”
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