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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. EULA LEE BURGESS
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Eula Lee Burgess of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, Sep- tember 24, 2019, will be held Satur- day, October 5th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Lorenzo Charles Warren, Jr., offici- ating.
Eula Lee Burgess was born in Ailey, Georgia on April 27, 1934. She enjoyed fishing, gospel music and loved people. She worked for Sin- gleton Seafood Company for over 32 years. For the last 16 years she was confined to the bed, but it did not define her; she was still loving, car- rying and had a happy spirit. She had the best sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by: her loving husband for 37 years, Louis Burgess; and son, Roosevelt Carwell.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her grand- daughter, Michelle Murray; 2 grandsons, Michael Carwell and Rashad Jackson; 11 great-grandchil- dren; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her; loving caregiver, Lorenzo “Charles” War- ren, Sr. and special loving friend, Kathy Hammontree.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Sat- urday for the service.
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DEACON WILLIE BENJAMIN DOYLE
A Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Willie Benjamin Doyle of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, will be held on Friday, October 4th, 1 p. m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. Rev. S. Evan Burrows, Senior Pastor, offici- ating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Deacon Willie Benjamin Doyle was born November 19, 1938 in River Junction, Florida. He was the youngest of twelve siblings born to the union of Emory and Agnes Doyle. He was educated in Gadsden County. Deacon Willie Doyle retired from Cargill Company after 30 years. He was also a former staff member for many years with Aikens Funeral Home. He was an avid walker, en- joyed restoring his ’67 Camaro, rac- ing cars, riding motorcycles and talking on his CB radio with the han- dles of “248” and “Slip Away.” He was a member of the Golden Hawks Mo- torcycle Club, where he held the title of Road Captain. He enjoyed singing in the gospel group, “The Mighty Traveling Stars.”
Deacon Doyle was ordained in 2005 at First Baptist Church of Col- lege Hill. He served in several organ- izations such as Male Chorus, Senior Usher Board, Jolly Seniors and Chairman of the Church Security prior to his illness. Deacon Doyle was a family man. He was known by his doctors as the “Miracle Patient,” and
to us, our “Quiet Storm.”
He leaves to cherish his memo-
ries: his wife, the love of his life for 61 years, affectionately known as his Queen, Inez Doyle; 2 very devoted and caring daughters, Stacy Borders (Van) and Sharron Doyle (fiancé, Carlton); loving grandson, Van Rashad (fiancée, Rochelle); brother, Emmanuel Doyle (Pearlie); just like daughters, Nadine Johnson (cousin), Antina Mobley and Carol Griffin, both of Lakeland; 2 godsons, Eddie Hill (Mary) and Vernon Hicks, New Jersey; special cousins, Edna Berry- hill (Eddie), Valretha Williams and Rev. Leatricia Williams of Decatur, GA; sisters-in-law, Annie Bell Doyle of Alabama, Betty Jackson and Pat Hicks; brothers-in-law, James and Cleophus Jackson; loving nieces and nephews, Andrea Telfair, Annette Williams (Tony), Patricia Thompson, LaKisha Banks, Shantah Thomas (Bobby), Natasha Wallace Georgia, Don Doyle, Joyce Ann Hines, LaTonya Doyle, James Bush, Colby Hearns (Teresa), Tyrone Williams and Betty Williams, Shonda Perry, Tyrone Bealts, Jacob Jackson, Jr., Ft. Lauderdale, Katrina Hicks, Atlanta, Kimberly Edwards, Calif., Randolph Hicks, Atlanta, Charlie McWhite (Evelyn), Carchie Kendrix (Alphonso), Mazalia McWhite, Alicia Martin, Wanda Williams, Tammy Sapp, Troy Sapp (Victoria), Barry, Jasmine Williams and Willie Ses- sions Jacksonville; Margaret Bush (James), Curtis, John L. Madry, Doretha Koonce, Roosevelt Hannah, Carlton McWhite (Susie) Chatta- hoochee; extended families, Griffins of Lakeland, Shivers, Jacobs, Miller, Kelly, Everette and Mosley families; loving neighbors, Jones, Cox and Brookins families; host of more nieces, nephews, cousins and sor- rowing friends from Tampa, Talla- hassee, Alabama, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and surround- ing areas.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thursday, October 3rd from 5 to 7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Friday for the serv- ice.
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MR. RONALD GEORGE ATKINSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ronald George Atkinson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019, will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 11 a. m., at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. S. Evan Burrows, pastor, offici- ating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica to mother, Aida Ellis and father, Oswald George Atkinson, on May 27, 1933. He was educated at Boys School in Montego Bay. Ronald was a very successful busi- ness man in Jamaica. He provided for his family by being an entrepre- neur. He was a tailor, vendor, and a chef.
He met his beautiful wife, Eve- lyn Brown when he was 20 and she was 18 years old. They were mar- ried on September 25, 1960. He was known to all his friends and loved ones by various nick names like, Papa, Pops, Taylor, and Vi- gatan. He was always a shining star and always looking to enter- tain others. He was a singer, musi- cian, and actor. He would volunteer at the senior center in New York City and put on plays, wear costumes and sing for the res- idents there, as he played his accor- dion.
In New York, Ronald worked as a security guard at Ocean Village. He was a member of Trinity Baptist in New York, where he was a mem- ber of the choir and often sang lead. Ronald and Evelyn moved to Florida in the early 2000’s and be- came members at First Baptist Church of College Hill, where he was a member of the Men’s Choir.
He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Pauline Atkinson, whom went home to be with the Lord in 2012. Ronald George Atkin- son, AKA Papa, moved on to be with the Lord and left us all to carry on his legacy, to love and care for others. Papa is gone but not forgot- ten. Amen.
Ronald George Atkinson, AKA Papa, left behind: his wife, Evelyn Maude Atkinson; six children: Paulette Atkinson, Jennifer Atkin- son, Paula Atkinson, Clive George Atkinson, Dwight George Atkinson, Courtney George Atkinson; 20 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchil- dren and 5 great, great- grandchil- dren.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October4th from5p.m.to7p.m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service.
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MR. GARY RUDOLPH MOORE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Gary Rudolph Moore of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 3 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Chaplain Richard Spearman, officiating.
Gary Rudolph Moore was born in Tampa, Florida, on November 17, 1952. He grew up in St. Luke AME Church in Tampa, Florida. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and gradu- ated from Middleton High School, class of 1970. He enjoyed working as an auto mechanic restoring cars.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ulysees, Sr. and Doris Moore; brother, Ulysees Moore, Jr.; uncles, Hilton Williams and Leroy Williams.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his children, Letoya Moore, Ebony and Kevin Canady; grandchildren, Zena Tray- lor, Zion Traylor and April Little; sister, Gloria Washington; aunts, Barbara Riley and Leola Cole; uncle, Herbert Williams (Isabel); nieces, Darvi Pace, Robin Boyd and Tamika Moore; nephews, Hennis Washington, III (Felicia), Ulysees S. Moore, Reginald Wash- ington, Jr. (Angela), and Damien Barber; cousins, Richard Spear- man (Linda), Hope Scarborough Burton Moore of New Orleans, Brenda Williams, Barbara Jackson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Linda Williams (Michael) of West Palm Beach, Florida, Lisa Cole and Elaine Pope; friends, Claude Jones and Angelo Peoples; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 4th from 4 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Sat- urday for the service.
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IN MEMORIAM
GWENDOLYN JOHNSON
Fats, it’s been 11 years, seems like yesterday. There will always be a place in my heart for you. It’s great memories and Almighty God that helps me to carry on with life.
Love, Willie (Bay) Ballard.
IN MEMORY OF
ELLIS RAMSEY
One year has passed since that sad day, October 1, 2018, when God took you home for a final rest. The streams of life rolls on, but the chair where you once sat is vacant.
We miss the love, voice, and laughter of the one who once sat there.
We miss you dearly, Pru- dence Reeves and family.
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