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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. IAN JAHMAL AKINS
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ian Jahmal Akins of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on De- cember 9, 2021, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Decem- ber 18th, at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Pastor Ernest Chestine officiat- ing.
Ian was born August 3, 1985, in Clearwater, Florida, to Leona Hall and Gary (Charlie) Akins.
He loved spending time with his son, King, and he also loved to cook seafood and soul food.
Ian was preceded in death by Henrietta West (maternal grandmother), Joseph Hall (ma- ternal grandfather), Dorothy Akins (paternal grandmother) and Jim Akins (paternal grand- father); aunts, Henrietta Myrick, Pansy Chestine, Minnie Howard; uncles, Joseph Williams, Fred Williams, Jim Akins, Edward Akins.
He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, King Ian Jamal Akins and Bryson Beecham; his parents; brothers, Emmanuel McCray, Joell McCray (Ashley), E’Saivion Wade, Jamarion Castleberry; sisters, Latisha Akins, Noell McCray, Asha Castleberry, Odette Nuccio Gales; aunt, Cecil Barnhart; un- cles, Jerome Akins, Donny Akins; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Wyshema Pointte and Cori Fant.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida, 33610, Friday, December 17th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at Rest Haven Cemetery for the service on Sat- urday. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MRS. CONSTANCE MORA BOWEN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Constance Mora Bowen, who passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, will be held on Wednes- day, December 15th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Calvin Green, officiating. The interment will follow in Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
Constance was born on Sep- tember 21, 1944, in Hibernia Dis- trict Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies, to Rufus and Ruth Robert- son. She migrated to New York where she lived, worked, and re- tired before moving to Temple Terrace, Florida.
Her favorite activity was bowl- ing. She was a member of Bar- bara A. Atkins Chapter #135 Order of the Eastern Star, Bethle- hem Grand Chapter; Bowling Divas; Jazzy Seniors; Bid Whist Club of Mt. Vernon, NY, and many more.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Ruth Robertson; fa- ther, Rufus Robertson; brothers, Herman Robertson, Clifton Robertson, Levy Robertson, and Glassford Robertson; sister, Mil- dred Robertson-Ricks; father-in- law, Alonzo Bowen.
She leaves precious memories with: her husband, Armand Bowen; daughters, Heather Pamella Rose, Judith Patricia Rose, and Zenobia Bowen; grand- children, Jacqueline Rose, Mau- rice Williams, Trey Williams, Kenyaa Rose, and Jumar Rose; 6 great grandchildren; brothers, Auston Robertson (Carol), Doran Robertson (Pat), Lester Robert- son (Jean); sisters, Dell Henry, Gwendolyn Cummings, Betty Waltin (Ronnie), and Monica Robertson; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; friends, Al- matine Williams, and Wanda Miles; stepdaughter, Sheri Bowen.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Tues- day, December 14th, from 4:00 to 7:00.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday for the service. The repast will immediately follow the funeral at Woodmont Clubhouse, 415 Woodmont Ave., Temple Ter- race, FL. 33617.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MS. LILLIAN HARGE DENNARD
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Lillian Harge Dennard, who passed away on Tuesday, Novem- ber 30, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, December 18th, 11:00 a.m., at Church of the Living God Gate- way to Heaven, 3815 Phillips St., Pastor Ruby N. Baker, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lillian was born on December 18, 1940, in Eufaula, Alabama, to Alter Lee and Lillie Mae Harge.
She loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Church of the Living God Gate- way to Heaven Church.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Bill Dennard, Jr.; nephews, Jerome Morris, and O.B. Harge; brother-in-law, Quincy Davis.
Lillian leaves precious memo- ries with: her children, Michael Baker (Ashley), Lillie Sirmons (James), William Dennard (Car- olyn), Catherine Williams (Rudolph), Tracey Green (Don- nelly); grandchildren, Natashia Dennard, Cornelius Dennard, Davarris Dennard, Shakethia Baker, Stacey Baker, Tiesha Den- nard, Tiana Dennard, Tiara Den- nard, Tyriana Dennard, William Dennard, Jr., Kenecia Hill, Maekeisia Green, Kesha Oates, Barbara Hill, Tocarra Dennard, Marleina Issac, Nicole Issac, Mas- siah Baker, Donoven Green, Domenique Green; great grand- children, Marnae Anderson, De- vario Anderson, Demarii Anderson, Davhana Simmons, Devonte Simmons, Devondre Cohen, Elijah Green, Eriana Green, Laniya Peterson, By- roneshia Peterson, Byron Peter- son, Jr., Autumn Alexander, Jasiya Dickey, Demarco Burke, Nisaiah Burke, Ki’monte Oates, Rayvion Dennard, Ki’mari Polite, Quintraeveon Dennard, Cor- nelius Dennard, Jr., Khaniya Dennard, Cornesha Dennard, Cornelius Dennard, De’Quan Dennard, De’Shaun Dennard, Makai Peterson, and Makaia Pe- terson; brother, Alter Lee Harge, Jr; sisters, Mary Young (Albert), and Bernice Merritt; nieces, Shawn Smith (Mathew), Beverly Young (Tony), and Janice Harge; nephews, Jimmy Jackson, Jr., Curtis Jackson (Cheryl), Larry Morris (Irlene), Eddie Harge, and Bobby Harge.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 17th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MS. JILDA LOUISE MCKINLEY
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Jilda “Jill” Louise McKinley, who passed away on Friday, No- vember 26, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL., Rev. Michael Neely officiating. The interment will follow in Orange Hill Ceme- tery.
Jilda was born on December 21, 1942, in Tampa, to Josephine Lucius.
She loved Betty Boop, watch- ing football, and voicing her opin- ion.
She was preceded in death by: Josephine Cherri Lucius, Gary Glenn, Manual Lucius, Daniel Lu- cius, Roosevelt Glenn.
She leaves to mourn her pass- ing: her son, Richard Allen Glenn; grandchildren, Monique W. Glenn, Derrick I. Glenn, Andre Allen Glenn, Victecia I. Hayes; great grandchildren, Torrance Lee, III, Mikeryia Johnson, Shar- quil Byrd, Dasia Glenn, Lenia Glenn, Zariah Glenn, Anthony Evins (Trey), De’Sariq Sheppard (Duece), De’Savier Sheppard (Ace), Davin Hayes, Jr. (DJ), Deivyan Hayes (Dae-Dae); broth- ers, Robin Glenn, Michael Glenn, Windell Glenn, Kendall Glenn; sis- ter, Linda Copeland.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 17th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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SERGEANT LORENZO NEWSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Sergeant Lorenzo Newson, who passed away on Monday, Novem- ber 29, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, December 18th, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. James Gallon, Pastor of Christian Praise & Worship, offi- ciating with eulogist, Rev. Michael Neely, pastor of New Millennium Community Church. Interment will be in Florida National Ceme- tery.
Lorenzo was born in Florida and a resident of Tampa for over 40 years. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County, then went on to serve in the United States Army and re- tired as honorably discharged. He was employed with Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (H.A.R.T.) for 15 years. He was a faithful ser- vant of God and he loved helping others.
Lorenzo also enjoyed bowling, cooking, and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Creola Newson and Warren Newson; beloved sister, Constance Newson; beloved niece, Petra Newson; and beloved stepfather, John Blue.
He leaves to cherish his life and precious memories: as a de- voted father of Lauryn Newson. Sgt. Newson also leaves behind, his significant other, Vinda Wood- son; devoted sisters, Margaret Newson (Derwin), Ada McKenzie (Damon), and Wanda Blue; de- voted brothers, Michael Newson, Sr., and Larry Blue; aunt, Barbara Jean Baker; uncle, James Blue; nieces, Angela Newson (Jerold), Trina Johnson, Terri Knight and Jamedra McKenzie; nephews, Michael Newson, Jr., Robert Leonard, Mario Newson, Ryan Newson, Antonio Newson (Sonia), and Marquez Newson; cousins, Regina Johnson, Sheila Mack, and Reginald Logan; grandnephews, Deonquez Muldrow and Gerald Pattmon; grandnieces, Petra Pattmon, Jade and Jada Newson, and Nola Richards Waldron; great grand- nephew, Tylin Williams; great grandnieces, Dakota Sheppard and Alani Newson; other loved ones, Stoney Woodson, Jr., (Erica), Shannon Woodson (Antron), Shantevia Woodson (Adarius), Nevah Burse, Messiah Burse, Arabella Loggins, Douglas Miller, and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 17th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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