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Funerals/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
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MR. BRIAN Di’JON BOYD
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Brian Di’ Jon Boyd, of Tampa, Florida, will be held on Satur- day, July 03, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, offici- ating.
On Monday, June 21, 2021, Brian transitioned from this earthly life. Brian Di ’Jon Boyd was born in Tampa, Florida, De- cember 21, 1989. He was the son of Darlene Callender and David M. Boyd, Sr. He attended Whar- ton High School in Tampa and graduated from NW High School in Clarksville, TN, where he played football and was a mem- ber of the JROTC.
Brian enjoyed baseball, bowling, and cooking, but his passion was writing poems and music. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but cherished the moments he spent with his sister, Ashley; nephew, Tre; grandparents, Frank and Maggie Chester and grand- daddy, Boo Herman and grandma, Gloria.
As a teen, Brian was very re- sourceful by starting his own lawn service in New Tampa to purchase his school clothes.
He was preceded in death by: his father David Boyd, Sr.; great uncle, Charles Robinson, and great aunt, Glorious Harvey.
He will be forever loved and deeply missed by: his loving mother, Darlene Callender; sis- ter, Ashley Boyd; grandparents, Magalene (Frank) Chester, Her- man (Gloria) Callender, II; nephew, Davell Coleman, III; aunts, Angelita Anderson, Michelle (Danny) Biglow, Khenita (Anthony) Battle, Tu- juana (Reggie) Sykes; great aunt, Doris Robinson; uncles, Her- man Callender, III, Leonard An- derson; cousins, Leonard C. Anderson, Tiffany (Michael) Leitner, Thalia Shepard, Daniel Biglow, Noah Biglow, Jessica Barbary, Jasmine Barbary, Jamie Barbary, James Barbary, Alexis Sykes, Reginald Sykes, Jr., Jahvis Sykes, Jhayda Sykes, Lisa Harvey, Cory Harvey; cousin and best friend, Alex Wilcox, and Bobby Brown, Sr., and a host of many loving and sorrowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, July 2nd from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday, for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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grandparents, George and Lillie Mae Richardson; fraternal grandparents, John and Bessie Morrell; uncle, Isaac Richard- son; brother, Michael Morrell, Sr.; nephew, Michael Morrell, Jr., and great nephew, DeVante Hall.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her son, Leon Williams and special daughter, Stacie Youngblood; grandchildren, Jaquay; Leoni- cia, Joel, Kayla, Kadrin, Kevin and Leona; great grandchildren, Romya Perry, R’yana Perry, Dontez Coleman, Jr., and Juan Moss, III; brothers, Phillip Mor- rell, Raymond Morrell, Marvin Morrell and Bruce (Brenda) Morrell; sisters, Rosalyn Jack- son (Charlie), Arlene Tisdell (Leroy), Melva Brown, Cecelia Howard and Norma Banks (Darren); nieces, Vanessa Durham (Mark), Tami White, Michelle Morrell, Allesha Mar- shall; Stephany Morrell, Andie Morrell, Jislayne Morrell and Nngozi Evans; nephews, Marvin Morrell, Jr., Dennis Morrell, Raymond Morrell, Jr, Ahmad Brown, Antoine Morrell, Isaac Evans and Jeremiah Howard, Bruce Morrell, Jr., and Antonio Morrell; Church Family, Mother Parker, Mother Ferguson, Sister Campbell, Sister Mamie Mack and Sister Angela; lifelong childhood friends, Irene Hamil- ton, Elizabeth Fennell, Toni Tay- lor, Priscilla Jackson-Norton and Pauline Ligons; Special Thanks To, grandson and care- givers, Joel Williams and spe- cial daughter, Stacie Youngblood; Hospice Ruby Team; Sisters and Mothers in Christ, Mother Hattie Parker, Sonia Ferguson ,Sisters Ida Priester and Mamie Mack.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 30th from 4:00 to7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Thursday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. ANTONIO LaVAUGHN JOHNSON
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mr. Antonio LaVaughn Johnson, who passed away on Thursday, June 03, 2021. His service will be held on Saturday, July 03, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, of- ficiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Antonio was born on May 17, 1966, to Freddie Lee Johnson and Shirley Ann Roper Jackson.
Antonio enjoyed cooking, sports, music, shooting pool, and putting smiles on people’s faces.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Shirley Ann Roper Jackson, and stepfather, Rupert S. Jackson.
He leaves behind to cherish his precious memories with: his son, Quinton L. Johnson; father, Freddie Lee Johnson; brothers, Derrick and Curtis; sister, Kat- rina; uncles, L.C., Anthony, and Risedell Roper; niece, Shirley; nephews, Jamal, Keinan, Kevin; special family and friends, William Robinson and family, Arlene, Robert Evans and fam- ily, Kevin Harvey and Campbell family.
The visitation will be held on Friday, July 2nd from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday, for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. JAMES “JJ” ROSS, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. James “JJ” Ross, Jr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, will be held on Saturday, July 3rd, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Pastor Willie Richard- son, officiating.
James “JJ” Ross, Jr., was born May 18, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, to the late James, Sr., and Lula Mae Simon-Ross.
He liked to listen to music, ride his moped, spend time with his family. He loved playing dominoes and cards. He also en- joyed traveling to Michigan.
He was preceded in death by: his spouse, Julie Symons; par- ents, James, Sr., and Lula Mae Simon-Ross; grandparents, George and Essie Mae Green; sis- ters, Sonya Jane Ross and Patri- cia Ann Simon; uncle, David Simon; sister-in-law, Tina Marie Ross; brother-in-law, Alfred Hicks, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with his chil- dren: Sade Davis, Lisa Way, Michael Skaggs, Travis Skaggs, Latoya Newton; a host of many others; grandchildren, Sha’von- nie Davis, Giovanni Davis-Lester, Zoey Davis, Bryan White, Jr, Omar White, Jody White and Ish- mael White, a host of other grandkids; great grandchildren, Bella, Cora, Ezra and Ella; broth- ers, Derrick Ross, Randolph Ross, Glennard Ross and Arthur Lee Ross; aunt, Lousie Ann Mitchell of Tampa, Florida; nieces, Jeannette Hicks (Artis), Chantika Ross, Angela Ross and Michelle Ross; nephews, Andre Ross, Anthony Ross, Antonio Ross, David James Harrell and Jeffrey York; and great nephew, Jarvis Robinson; a host of cousins and other sorrowing relatives. HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY!!!
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MOTHER NADIA MORRELL TULLOCH
A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Nadia Morrell Tulloch, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, will be held on Thursday, July 1st, 2:00 p.m. at New Life Taberna- cle, 6912 Williams Rd., Seffner, Florida, Pastor Rashidi Collins, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nadia Morrell Tulloch was born June 11, 1953, to Andy and Rosa Lee Morrell. She was a graduate of Middleton High School, class of 1970. She at- tended New Life Tabernacle UPC, Inc.
She enjoyed studying and praising the Word of God. She loved to shop, sew, cook, bake and read. Nadia was always smil- ing, she always answered the phone “Hello, Praise the Lord.” She would always tell you, “I love you,” when she ended the call. Her favorite Scripture was Acts 2:38.
She was a retired LPN and worked for Tampa General Hos- pital for over 30 years.
She gave her life to the Lord over 30 years ago. She was al- ways helping and giving and will- ing to give you the shirt off her back.
Her spirit will live on in her son, her grandkids and everyone she touched.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Andy Morrell and Rosa Lee Morrell; maternal
CARD OF THANKS
HAROLD GARY PAYTON
The family of Mr. Harold Gary Payton would like to thank each and every one of you for your sincere calls, thoughtful text messages, prepared a tasty dish, and everything in between.
We cannot express how truly thankful we are to each of you.
Special thanks to Rev. Cleveland (Diana) Lane, Min- ister Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks, Apostle Samuel L. Phillips, Sr., Pastor Velma Phillips, Kissha Fields and Life Path Hospice Ruby Team. May
God continue to bless each of you.
The Payton Family.
IN MEMORIAM
INEZ NICKERSON
We, the family, miss you dearly since you departed on this side on July 1st, 2019. You will forever be missed and in our hearts. We love you mom, and granny, not just today, but always.
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