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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
HARMON
DEACON NAPOLEAN HESTER, SR.
Homegoing celebration for Deacon Napolean Hester, Sr., of Tampa, who passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, will be held Saturday, March 12 at 11 a. m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. S. Evan Burrows, pastor, of- ficiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Napolean Hester was born on November 9, 1932 in Leon County, FL. He was educated in Leon and Hillsborough County School Systems. He graduated from Middleton Senior High School, class of 1953.
Napolean attended the school of Linotype in Brook- lyn, New York, where he graduated as linotype opera- tor. He was employed by: The News Reporter Printing Company, ABC Printing Company and Dupree Press Printing Company.
Deacon Hester accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He dedicated his life to serving as a deacon for years at Greater New Salem P. B. Church, where he served as chairman of the Deacon Board for several years.
Deacon Hester was well known throughout the com- munity and church affilia- tions.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Peter and Mary Hester; brothers, Leroy, Thaddeus, and Peter and Diamond Hester; sisters, Annie Mae Pinkney, Maggie Sims, Mary Lee Alfred and Susie Burney; and daughter, Gail Marshall.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories: a devoted wife, Mozelle Hester; chil- dren, Rev. Ricardo Hester (Debra), Sharon Hester- Daniels (Christopher), and Napolean Hester, Jr., (friend, Dietra); grandchil- dren, Ricardo Hester, II (Vashundra), Recia Henry (Josh), Sharinita Hester and Martin Daniels; great grand- children, Miracle Fann, Cedric Hester, Cora Henry, McKenzie Hester, Aaliyah Henry, Anethia Hester and Josh Henry, Jr.; and a host of other relatives, church fam- ily and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, Fri- day, March 11th from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The friends are asked to meet at the church on Satur- day for the homegoing cele- bration.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. DIANE MOORE SHELTON
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Diane Moore Shel- ton of Tampa, who passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 will be held Monday, March 14 at 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery.
Mrs. Diane Deborah (Moore) Shelton was born on June 13, 1950 to the parents of Ernest Moore and Harriett Patrick Moore in Mount Ver- non Hospital in Mount Ver- non, New York.
Diane received her educa- tion through Mount Vernon public schools.
Diane accepted Christ as her Savior many years ago and was baptized. In her leisure time, she enjoyed giv- ing her time and home to anyone in need and cooking for her family, closest friends and new friends. She always opened her doors to any- one. Once you were a part of her circle you were family.
Diane worked for Lillian Vernon Catalog in Mount Vernon, New York for many years and worked her way up to store manager in White Plains, New York.
She moved and retired to
Florida and worked as a re- ceptionist for Re/Max ACR Elite Group in Tampa.
Diane was truly blessed.
She was preceded in death by: her loving and wonderful husband, Elbert “Fuzzy” Shelton, they were “Solid as a Rock”; her loving mother, Harriet Moore; brother Ernest Moore; stepdaughter, Pamela Shelton; grandson, David Shelton; her uncles, James, Ardise, Charlie and Cleophus “Clee” Moore; aunt, Emma Moore Blount; and her grandparents, Char- lie and Clara (Mann) Moore and Henry and Katie (Franey) Patrick.
Diane is survived by: her amazing father, Ernest Moore, Sr. “Cheese”; her children, Desiree Moore and Micheal Moore; step-chil- dren, Patricia Rivers, Johnny White and Charles Shelton; grandchildren, Devon, De- siree, Ian and Madison Moore, Robert and Darrell Gordon, Sensa Velasquez, Chardeni and Charniqua Shelton; great grandchil- dren, Ian and Jazymn Moore, Jocelyn Gordon, Mason Moore, Josias Gordon and London Shelton; wonderful aunt, Ann (Patrick) Clark, broth- ers, Dwayne and Dwight; sis- ter, Lisa; sisters-in-law, Leona and Sandy Moore; special thanks and love to her cousin Erin-Jo Tomp- kins, and her two best friends, Sonya Newman and Linda Lopez; and a host of cousins and all of her amaz- ing family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Saturday, March 12th from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Mon- day for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. DONALD E. PHILMORE
Dr. Donald E. Philmore, age 61, of Tampa, passed from this life the morning of March 1, 2016 after a gradual decline in health at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.
His memory will be cele- brated on Saturday, March 12,2016,at11a.m.atMt. Olive M. B. Church, 4009 East Cayuga Street, Tampa, 33610, with Pastor Michael V. White, officiating. Inter- ment with military honors will be made Monday, March 14, 2016 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Donald was born on July 9, 1954 in Tampa, the beloved son of Kathryn Evans and Samm Philmore, Sr.
He is survived by: his wife, Erasie Philmore; daughters, Donna Philmore, Kerethea Philmore and Mya Philmore, all of Tampa; mother, Kathryn Evans; step-mother, Peggy Philmore; siblings, Berrett Philmore, Mary Mar- tin, Rudolph Philmore (Vi- vian), Samarah Brinson and Samm Philmore, Jr.; grand- children, Acura, Akeem, An- tonique, Antonio, Ashley, Datiana, Demarion, De- treveon and Ezzairea; 2 great granddaughters, Amya and Jai’Nya; as well as his many nieces, nephews, aunts, un- cles, cousins and friends, who will dearly miss his presence in this world.
He was also preceded in death by his father, Samm Philmore, Sr.
The visitation will be held Friday evening, March 11, 2016 from 5-8 p. m. at Har- mon Funeral Home, 5002 North 40th Street, Tampa, 33610. The processional will arrange at 10:45 a. m. at the church on Saturday.
A HARMON BURIAL
MS. THELMA VELASQUEZ
Homegoing services for Ms. Thelma Velasquez, who passed away March 1, 2016 will held Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 11 a. m. at First Vic- tory Cathedral, 1920 East Sligh Ave., Tampa, 33610, Bishop Micheal Lewis, offici- ating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Thelma Velasquez was a native of Tampa. She at- tended the schools of Hills- borough County.
She was a faithful member of her church, and dedicated her life to raising her niece and nephew.
She also dedicated her time in the community to helping others.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Lillian Carr; her father, Samuel Wells; her uncles, Alfred Carr and Lavern Carr; sisters, Rosa Lee Holland, Catherine Wells and Delores Randolph; two brothers, Hilton Wells and Jerome Scott, Sr.; and nephew, Matthew Scott.
Thelma leaves to cherish in memory: aunt, Helen Shaw; sister, Leona Williams; brother, Walter Scott, Sr.; special niece, Anna Smith; nephews and nieces, Willie Mosley, Sa- davia Heyward and Aaron Smith, Jr.; Rosemary, Lolita, Tina, Sam, Robin, David, Henry, Jerald, Jerome, Jr., James, Greg, Krystal, Lillian, Jewel and Lil Thelma; and a host of other nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation for Ms. Thelma Velasquez will be held Friday evening from 5-8 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, 33610. The processional will arrange at 10:45 a. m. on Sat- urday at the church.
A HARMON BURIAL
REMEMBERING MAMA
MARGARET WALKER January 20, 1927 - March 9, 2015
One year ago our hearts were broken, when God called you to your heavenly home.
Mama, we know that you loved us dearly and if we could hear your voice today it would say, “Grieve not for me. Re- member the best times, the laughter, the song, and the good life I lived while I was strong. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue tra- ditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls. I know you all miss me, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes when we're together again.”
Oh, how we miss you Mama.
Love forever: husband, David; children, Carolyn, David and Pat, Janice, Ronald and Brenda, and Yakima; grandchildren and great grandchildren; a host of other family and friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DONNA VICKERS
In memory, 1958 to 2012.
Loved always and never forgotten by family and friends.
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