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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. JUANITA JONES PRIESTER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Juanita Jones Priester of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, will be
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held on Saturday, June 5 , 10 a.
m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dr. Darren Jones presiding with Dr. Davina Jones, eulogist, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery.
God, Our Father who doth all things well and make no mistakes. On May 25, 2021, Juanita Jones (Nene) was called home to be with the Lord. Juanita was born in Tampa, Florida on April 17, 1948, to the late Bertha Mae and Robert Lee Jones, Sr.
She was preceded in her death by: her brothers, Albert (Pop) and Sheldon Jones; sister, Jewel Jones-Calhoun; nephew, Regi- nald (Art) Jones; grandson, Michael Wells, II, and grandpar- ents.
Juanita was a member of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Larry Roundtree, II, Pastor. She was a member of the Golden Gem Min- istry. Juanita was a true die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan, she loved to travel, attend family events, a great supporter, full of laughter and jokes, loved her fam- ily dearly.
She leaves cherished fond memories with: her son, Andre Padilla, Sr.; like a daughter, Vi’Andrea Lowman; grandson, Andre Padilla, Jr.; sisters, Roberta Robinson (Frank), Toni Jones Hamerter (Hendrick), Monica Jones Moffett, Rhonda Jones and Varonica Jones Moore; brothers, Archbishop David Jones (Bevelyn) and Robert Jones, Jr., Alfonso Williams; devoted grand- children, Bahiya Woods, Mark Wells, Brandi Carter, Reginald Allen, D’Vonte Grier, A’niaya Jn- Baptiste, Jo’hanna Lowman, Michael Hamilton, Josiah Meekin, Malachi Hamilton; de- voted family friend, Sharise Grier; cousins, Annie Freeman, La’Tasha Mann, Alberta Delaugh- ter; Nette and Rickey Robinson; best friends, Lois Jones, Annie Smith, Carolyn Young, Iszola Wright, Gloria Sterrex, Mrs. Eve- lyn Flagler Shanks, Linda King and Errol Murray; HARTline Plus Drivers; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June4th from4p.m.to8p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. LILLIE MAE SHULER WILLIAMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Lillie Mae Shuler Williams of Tampa, Florida, who passed a on Monday May 24, 2021 will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 12 p. m. at Northside M. B. Church, 5706 N. 40th St., Rev. Ricardo Robinson, pastor; Rev. Laytecia McKinney, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lillie Mae Shuler Williams was born July 12, 1943 in Meigs, GA. Lillie was a God-fearing woman who met no strangers. She enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales and flea markets. Her favorite past time was watching WWE Wrestling. She retired from USF Housing Auxillary Dept.
She was preceded in death by: her spouse, James Williams, Sr.; parents, Robert and Lorene Shuler; and brother, Robert McBride.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: children, Tangela, Ellen “Lisa,” Theresa and Helena Green, Michael Edoga, all of Tampa, Florida, Eu- gene (Etha) Williams of Lake- land, Florida, Gladys Bush (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and Margaret Hilliard (Newark, NJ); grand- children, Tameka Knott (Larry), Ashely Hills, William Green, Iva Phillips (Anthony), Chauncey Flowers, Miracle Jones (Tampa, FL), Sandra Taylor and Chiniqua
Johnson (Atlanta, GA), Sharon (Henry) Baby of Orlando, FL and Keetra Williams of Upper Marl- boro, MD, Michael (Robbie) Bul- lock, Michelle Bullock of Bowie, MD, Michael Bullock, Jr. (Aldie, VA) and April Denmark of Win- ter Haven, FL.; a host of great grandchildren; brothers, Rudolph and Clinton (Lydia) Shuler; sisters, Sylvia McFar- lane (Jasper), Eva Simon, Mar- garete Harris (Willie), Ruby Thomas, Annie Bell Mills (Tampa, FL); cousins reared as siblings, Marie (James) Brown of Whigham, GA and Albert Shaw, Jr. (Tampa); aunts, Irene (Benjamin) Green, Sarasota, FL, Me Mee Chism of Lake Placid, FL and Bessie Wright (Charleston, SC); uncles, Roosevelt (Connie) Shuler of Sarasota, FL, Sammie, Jerome and James Shuler of Lake Placid, FL; nieces, Yolanda and Ellen Reynolds of Dothan, AL, Teresa Shuler of Palatka, FL, Ilona Munos (Charles), Carla Thomas, Marilyn Gadsen, Car- olyn and Kim Mills, Tajuana and Shomika Shuler, Vanetta Scott (Tampa, FL); nephews, William Johnson Sr., Mardell Oliver (Erica), George Murray, III (Naomi), Demetric Lucas, Ellis, Jr. and David Mills, Denard Thomas (Tampa, FL) and Rudolph Shuler, Jr. (Palatka); cousins, Sims, Jones, Holmes, Johnson, London, Gilbert and Shuler families; lifelong family and friends, Hattie Parker and Nellie Chaney; best friends, Nel- lie Wallace, Annie Bell Brown, Ethel Frambro and Doretha Ware; devoted neighbors, Wat- son, Wiley, Wiggins and Harris Families; godchildren, Dorothy Beazer, Cassia Hawkins, Pastor Theresa Johnson and Renee McKenzie (Shaq).
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June4th from4p.m.to8p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Satur- day for the service.
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MR. EUGENE MURPHY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Eugene Murphy of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sat- urday, May 29, 2021, will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 4 p. m. at Peace Progressive Community Church, 2628 E. Lake Ave., Pastor Timothy Kemp, officiating. The in- terment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Eugene Murphy, affectionately known as “Unc,” was born on Au- gust 13, 1938, in Camilla, Georgia to the late Willie Murphy and Bessie Murphy Spotford. Eugene transitioned from life to eternal glory on May 29, 2021, at the Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. He was educated in the public school system of Hills- borough County and began his work career at Morrison’s Cafete- ria as a dishwasher. Through time and perseverance, he was pro- moted to Chef in which he lived out his passion of cooking.
He served as Deacon Emeritus at Peace Progressive Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Timothy J. Kemp, where he diligently dedicated his time to feed the community breakfast and holiday meals. As a devout be- liever, Eugene enjoyed connecting with his fellow brothers in Christ in efforts to build the Kingdom. He also served in the choir and en- joyed leading devotion with his fel- low deacons.
Eugene Murphy was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie Murphy and Bessie Murphy Spot- ford; siblings, Corine Murphy, Eleanor Ross, Sol Murphy and Betty Jean Murphy; niece, Delicia Polite; nephew, Larry Murphy.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his sisters, Bessie Mae Murphy, Gloria Bran- don (Otis Brandon), Amanda Mur- phy, Blanche Spotford Ryan (Edward Ryan) and Mable Clayton (sister-in-law); brothers, James Spotford, Sr. and Walter Spotford, III (Queen Spotford); nephews, Harold Murphy, Philip Murphy, Joseph Murphy, Calvin Murphy, Jeffrey Morris, Herman Morris, James Spotford and Jamal Spot- ford; nieces, Janet Davis (Marvin Davis), Janice Lafond, Felicia Lee, Donna Ashby (Derrick Ashby), Kathy Davis (Wilbur Davis), Betty Jean Murphy, Debra Lewis, Amy Lewis, Carla Murphy, Naomi Mor- ris, Angela Ross and Erica Riley (Aaron Riley); a host of great nieces and nephews in both Florida and Georgia; close friends, Ms. Ruth and family, Howard, Mr. Willie Cross, Brother Ralph Joyner, Charles, and Peace Pro- gressive Community Church Fam- ily.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June4th from4p.m.to8p.m.The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. WILLIAM WILLINGHAM
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. William Willingham of Tampa, Florida who passed away on May 24, 2021, was held Tues- day, June 1st, 10 a. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Apos- tle Tommy Frederick, officiated with Dr. Angela Frederick, eulo- gist. The interment was held in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
William Willingham “Shorty” was born on October 3, 1942, in Camilla, Georgia to the parentage of the late Jack and Ira Willingham. “Shorty” was taken into the arms of the Heav- enly Father on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was educated in the public school system of Hillsbor- ough County. He graduated from Howard W. Blake Senior High School, class of 1962. He served in the United States Air Force, worked for the Housing Author- ity of New York City, State of Florida as a toll booth operator and was an independent truck driver until retirement.
“Shorty” enjoyed participat- ing in activities with the Barks- dale Senior Center and was an active member of the alumni of Howard W. Blake Senior High School, class of 1962.
“Shorty” was preceded in his homegoing by: his brothers, Alan, Milton, and Jack Willing- ham; sisters, Alice Foster, Katie Mae Gorham, Cora Lee Abrams, Elizabeth McArthur, and Betty Jean Willingham; and other beloved nephews, nieces, and family members.
“Shorty” leaves to cherish memories of him with 3 daugh- ters, Sheila (Steven) Gadson, An- gela (Tommy) Frederick and Devetress Jones; 2 sons, Steven and Craig Willingham; sister-in- law, Idella Willingham; grand- children, Demetrius, Roderick, Travis, and Sanethia Gadson; Terrance (Tiffany) Frederick, Teah (Russell) Lambright, and Tera (Thomas) Howard; 12 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; nieces, Ann Fos- ter, Eunice (Ricky) White, Rhonda (Leonard) Robinson, Rosalyn, Pamela, and Julie (Bradford) Daniels; nephews, Clayton, Charles, and Milton Foster, Milton (Pearl), Roo- sevelt, Jeffrey (Lisa) and, Greg (Darbi); cousins, Johnnie Mae, Dwan, and Dwight Franklin; spe- cial friends, Lonnie Jackson, Jr., Donald Tyron Evans, John Williams, Pearl Harris, Jessie Mae Gadson, and Patricia Reed; and a host other relatives and friends. The visitation was not held. The CDC guidelines were followed.
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A HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY WISH
CHARLES (ROBB) ROBINSON June 3rd
Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to one that was so dear. Oh how we wish you were still here. It’s a bright new day in Heaven today, on your birthday.
Love, the Maddox and Robinson families.
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