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Funerals/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
HARMON
SISTER ICYLIN SUCKRA BENNETT
A Celebration of Life in memory of Sister Icylin Suckra Bennett who passed away on January 1, 2019, will be held this Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 1 p. m., at West Side Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1803 E. Shadowlawn Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Byron Wells, officiating. Interment will be made In Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 12 noon until 1 p. m.
Friends are invited to at- tended the viewing and re- main for the Homegoing Celebration.
A Harmon Burial
AIKENS
MR. MICHAEL ROSS DIXON
A Homegoing Memorial Cele- bration for Mr. Michael Ross Dixon of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, Jan- uary 9, 2019, will be held on Sat- urday, January 19th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Frank Williams, officiating. The interment will follow.
On December 6, 1979 Michael Ross Dixon was born to Sheila Dixon and Zarron McNeal in Tampa, Florida. Michael de- parted this life on January 9, 2019, at 10:35 a. m.
Michael was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Louis Dixon and Ruby Lee Eddie; uncles, Roger, Anthony, Kelvin and Franklee; and aunt, Bonnie.
He leaves to mourn his mem- ories with: his two children, Do- minique Dixon and Michael Dixon, Jr.; granddaughter, Da’Liyah; mother, Sheila Dixon (James); father, Zarron McNeal (Paula); brothers, Andre Dixon, Zarron, Jr., Darron and Dean- dre; sister, Ziretha; 5 aunts, Joann, Eartha, Lamonica, Anna (Prince) and Debbie; 1 uncle, Lenorris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and friends.
Michael Dixon was loved by everyone who knew him. He ex- pressed his feelings in a proper and respectful manner, he had a joyful spirit and in his last breaths he left this world an angel and a child of God. He will be deeply missed.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the memorial serv- ice.
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MR. MICHAEL RAY SOLOMON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Michael Ray Solomon of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, will be held Saturday, January 19th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Timothy Lan- caster, officiating.
Michael R. Solomon was born August 4, 1956 in Gladwater, Texas, to Aldein and Barbara Solomon. Michael grew up in Tampa, Florida and attended the local schools of Hillsborough County. He enjoyed watching football and playing dominos.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Aldein Solomon; grandfather, Gus Bryant; broth- ers, Donald Webb, Andre Earnest, Jr. and Kathartis Curry; and nephew, Rashaan Curry.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories with: the love of his life, Charlene Johnson; loving mother, Barbara Curry; 3 sisters, Gail Solomon, Robin Solomon and Gail Culver (Dorothy Lamar); 3 brothers, Brian Curry, Kevin Solomon (Tymie) and Eric Curry (Kenya); nephews, Kevin Solomon, Jr., Jaurice Moore, Fabbiani Collier, Eric, Erron Kanin and Shawn Curry, Donald, III, Jason and Breandon Webb; nieces, Tameka Dennis, Kierra, Brittni, Ashley and Kayonna Solomon, Chasity and Shala Webb, Kendi and Sherrie Curry; a host of cousins and other rela- tives; close friends, Eric Young- blood and Tyrone Wilson.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 18th from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MS. JIMMIEL ‘NINA ROSS THE BOSS’ SPILLMAN
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Jimmiel Leigh Spillman of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, will be held Saturday, Jan- uary 19th, 2 p. m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pas- tor, Rev. Antonio Hawkins, Pas- tor of Exciting Faith Alive Church, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetary.
Jimmiel Leigh Spillman was born in Tampa, on October 20, 1987, to the parents of Jimmy Lee Spillman and Varonte Bradley. Jimmiel attended the local schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Chamber- lain High School. During Jim- miel’s school years she was a member of Student Advisory Council and Future Business Leaders of America. Jimmiel was also a member of Exciting Faith Alive Church, where Rev. Anto- nio Hawkins is the pastor.
Jimmiel was an entrepreneur and previously owned Starr Studded Lace Boutique and cur- rently, Luxe Laced Boutique. She was also a talented well-known rapper. Her entire life was her 6 beautiful children. She enjoyed Sunday outings, shopping and quality time with her family.
Jimmiel was preceded in death by: her maternal side: great-grandmother, Vashti For- doms, Rose Bradley and great- grandfathers, Matthew Fordoms and Leroy Bradley; aunt, Emo- gene Smith; uncles, Josh Spill- man, Sylvester Fordoms, Hiram Fordoms and Rudolph Fordoms; paternal side: great-grand- mother, Nelly West; grandpar- ents, Bobby Lee Perry and Ina Spillman Perry; great-grandpar- ents, George Spillman and Athiea Spillman; her best-friend, Melissa.
Jimmiel leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children’s father, Gregory B. En- gram, Sr.; children, Yahance Franklin, Gregory Engram, Jr., Chelsea Engram, Musik Engram, Geon Brown and Gino Brown; mother, Varonte Bradley; father, Jimmy Spillman; sisters, Stara Brown (Taft), Jimeka Spillman, Qu’aisha Smith-Russ (Cleve-
land), Kiara Spillman-Hundley (Jerry), Shante Spillman, Jame- sia Spillman and Kiante Spill- man; brothers, Jimmy Lee Spillman, Jr. and Jimmy Lee Spillman, III.
She was loved and adored by grandparents, Esther Billups and Herman Nails. Immensely loved by nephews and nieces, William Lillie, Ta’vion Lillie, Rajada Bo- stick, Ja’Nyla Fielder, Breylin Fielder, Jaylen Johnson, Jaylen Hundley, Jimmy Lee Spillman, Jimmy Lee Spillman, IV and Har- mony Taylor; uncles, Tavares Billups, LaGee Davis, Derrick Spillman (LaBray) and Terrance Spillman; aunts, Chevette Spill- man Moore (Kenny Moore) and Andrea Spillman; best friend, Tamikey Gaskin; extended sis- ters, Ja’nia Smith, Krystana Smith, Chrishana Smith, Chelsea Schon, Teja Brown, Te’keja Brown and Veronica Johnson; loving extended mothers, Yolanda Baker (Gregory) and Carol Franklin; special bond, Arthur Franklin, Alecia Baker, Jackie Kelly, Michelle Morrell- Session and Alexander Oliver; and a host of sorrowing great- aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, clients, godsisters and brothers and extended family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 18th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
DAVID T. MYERS
I miss you David. I think about you always. I think about you still, you have never been forgotten, and you never will.
I hold you close within my heart and there you will re- main, to walk with me through my life... until we meet again.
Happy Birthday up in heaven, Baby!
From your loving wife, An- nette; kids, grands, and family who miss you dearly.
CARD OF THANKS
FREDERICK E. SHELLMAN
The family of Frederick E. Shellman (The Show), wishes to express heartfelt gratitude for all the acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement.
We cannot thank you enough for the love and sup- port we received during the loss of our loved one, Fred- die.
Special thanks to: Tyer Temple Church, Casons, Wilds, Perez, and the Young- blood families; Shawn Brown, Joe Williams, Jas- mine Roe, Ariel Brown, Pas- tor Walker, Rev. Christopher, Maddox Fam- ily, Roberto (Kane) Gonza- les, and Ray Williams Funeral Home and staff.
God bless all.
Angela, Laurie, the Shell- mans, Pearces, and Williams Families.
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