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AIKENS
MIN. CHRISTOPHER MARTIN DANIELS
A Homegoing Service for Minister Christopher Martin Daniels, who passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11 a. m. at the Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Eu- gene Greene, officiating with Rev. Ronnie Murray, eulogist. A private interment will follow.
Chris was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 8, 1965, to Rev. Dr. Hosea L. and Mrs. Jen- nie Daniels. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County. Chris had a love for sports, excelling in basket- ball throughout the city. He also had a love for fishing and cook- ing, insisting that no one could “out barbeque” him.
He is survived by: wife, Sharon Daniels; children, Ralph Briggs, Victoria Daniels, Christopher Daniels, Jr., Jenelle Daniels and Martin Daniels; grandchildren, Jamarus, Jai’sean, Christ’ani, Margene’, Emani and Geoffrey (DJ); step- daughter, Sharinita Hester; par- ents, Rev. Dr. Hosea and Jennie Daniels; brothers, Hosea Daniels, Jr. (Ardra) and Keith Daniels (Daphyne); sisters, An- gelia Daniels and Tasnee D. Gardner (Rev. Dr. Kendrix); mother-in-law, Mozelle Hester; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, May 17th, from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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children, Roderick, Sharod, Raymond, Marques, Rodania, Serinity, Derrick, Jr., Deon, Macyn, Laniya, Dior, Aayden, Antwan, Jr., Sylvester, Jr., Syy- rod, Synai, Syncere, Janiyla and Jakiya; brothers, Gregory John- son and Bruce Johnson (Ann); sisters, Wanda Johnson and Pam Johnson (Ernest); uncle, Frank Colbert; aunt, Dorine Troy; nephews, Ontonio Smith, Adrian Johnson, Reginald Hop- kins (Tiffani), Keon Slater (Ki- nesha), Reginald Givens (April) , James Smith (Martha) and Jamal Johnson; nieces, Nicole Reed-Johnson (Anthony), Shauntay Ocasio, Tammy Robin- son-Herring (Devon), Kenya Robinson, Candace Johnson, Audrey Johnson, LaKisha Staley and Brittney Robinson (Mark); great nephews, Clarence “Ceji” (Alexandria), Anton, De’Angelo, Eric “EJ,” Ronald, Dwight, De- marion, Raekwon, Torrion, Javion, Jayvone’, Du’Marion, Steven, Zori, Kevin, Ontonio, Jr., Ontoni, III, Antonio and Corey Johnson, Jr.; great nieces, Beyonka, Dominique, Kenyata, Tremyah, Teylor, Tyelor, Deyon- icka, Jaquita, Joneshia, Deme- tria, Jaymiah, Jamani, Ja’Mea, Jakirch, Jayla, Jaque, Cornesha, Demetria, Joh’neshia and Loyal- tee; cousins, Andre Walker (Brenda), Carolyn Barton (John), Terry, Kim and Byron Walker, Darlene Arckand and Mary Frazier; a host of devoted friends, Maryann Coston, Dana Pressley, Karen Kelly, Tarlettt Hopkins, Tonya Richardson, Christine Young, Marthan Gal- lon, Clarence Guinyard, Pookie Doo, Zack, Collie, Tommy, Nick, Stubby Howard and many, many more; a host of other relatives, the Colbert, Johnson, and Walker families; great nephews and nieces and cousins.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, May 17th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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MS. MELLISSA ELIZABETH DAVIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Melissa Elizabeth Davis of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2 p. m. at Peace Progressive M. B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, Pas- tor Sylvester Robinson, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Melissa was born on April 28, 1933 in Cuthbert, Georgia, to the late Jesse Davis and Ophelia Lakes. She enjoyed sewing, cook- ing, playing board games and word search puzzles.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Jesse and Ophelia Davis; 3 sisters, Rosa Mae Vick- ers, Ella Davis and Leatrice Mc- Clendon; 9 brothers, Jesse Davis, William Davis, James Davis, Ear- lie B. Davis, Jesse Davis, Robert Davis, Samuel Davis, Ray Davis and Celesterous Davis; and 1 great-grandson, Tyjah Brown.
She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with: her 9 chil- dren, James (Cheryl) Davis, Sr., Debra Davis, Gloria Santiago, Calvin (Wanda) Lockhart, Her- bert Davis, Olivette Davis, Cyn- thia Griffith, Linda Davis and Brenda (Kenneth) Scott; 16 grandchildren, Nikki (Marquaz) McGhee, Erika Davis, James (Janey) Davis, Jr., Porsha (Ernest) Hammond, Cynthia Davis, Lauren Lockhart, Lindsey (Brian) Keogh, Calvin Lockhart, II, Ania Kilkenny, Jacquai Kilkenny, Amahri Williams, An- tione (Gabrielle) Davis, Alyssa Griffith, Eric Young, Jr., Jasmine (Steven) Denson and Mikell Sim- mons; 14 great-grandchildren, Mya McGhee, Ava McGhee, Ian McGhee, Sierra Burrell, Desteni Scott, Andre Carter, Jr., Mikayla Hammond, Myles Hammond, Malik Hammond, Mia Ham- mond, Kevianna Williams, Tariq Brown, Steven Denson, Jr. and Skylar Denson; 1 great-great granddaughter, Jah’Nai Noles; 1 nephew, Clifford (Nannette) Davis, Sr.; 2 great nephews, Clif- ford Davis Jr., Jesse (Mati) Davis; 2 great nieces, Kellee Davis and Angela Davis.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, on Friday, May17th from5to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. MARVIN PRINGLE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Marvin Pringle of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Fri- day, May 10, 2019, will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 11 a. m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, pastor offici- ating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Marvin was born on April 26, 1957 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Marin Pringle and Zepher- ine Grier. He was a member of Northside Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Marin Pringle; sister, Carol Pringle and brother, Henry Pringle.
He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with: his chil- dren, Latesha Williams, Kendra Williams and Sharece Williams; grandchildren, Kameryn Saffold and Skylar Douglas; mother, Zepherine Pringle; brothers, Harold Pringle (Andrea), Harvey Pringle (Cynthia) and Sergio Bogan (Sierra); sister, Amanda Vinson; aunts, Forrestine Pringle of Philadelphia and Pauline Lesene of South Car- olina; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins; friends of Highland Pines, friends of Longshoreman and shipyard friends; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Northside M. B. Church on Fri- day,May17th from5to7p.m. The family will receive friends from5to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. RODERICK ROBENTINO COLBERT
Mr. Roderick Robentino Col- bert of Tampa, passed away Sat- urday, May 4, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day,May18at11a.m.atRay Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Pastor Antonio Hawkins, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Roderick Colbert was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida, and was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. Mr. Col- bert retired as a Warehouse Worker.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, father, Edward L. Colbert, and mother, Mary Eliza- beth Johnson; grandmother, Ethel Bridges; son, Derrick Walker; brother, William Earl Johnson; sister, Gwendolyn Johnson; aunts, Mozella Walker and Elizabeth Coleman; great aunt, Carrie Perkins; great uncle, Cater Gillum; nephews, Corey Johnson and Nico Craw- ford; great nephew and niece, Jamel Johnson, Jr. and Miracle Johnson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Roderick Walker and Antwan Colbert; stepson, Sylvester Coston; daughter, Jatara “Pebbles” Coston; grand-
CARD OF THANKS
DEACON ANTHONY “TONY” R. MACK, SR.
The family of the late Deacon Anthony R. Mack, Sr., gives sin- cere appreciation for the comforting messages, the floral trib- utes, gifts, cards, and other expressions of love and kindness during this time of bereavement.
Your loving acts will be remembered and cherished. May God bless each and every one of you.
Veronica “Roni” Mack and family.
IN MEMORIAM
MRS. MARRIETTA JOHNSON 1/5/1905 – 5/12/2001
When someone you love becomes a memory, the mem- ory becomes a treasure.
Mother, it has been eight- een years since God called you home, but it seems like only yesterday.
You will always be in our hearts.
The Clark and Everett Families.
IN MEMORIAM
BRUCE LLOYD SPIVEY, JR. February 17, 1987 – May 17, 2008
Twelve years have passed since you went to Heaven. Sleep well.
Forever in my heart, your Auntie Andretha Hall-Reeves, cousin, Samuel Hooks.
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