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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MR. RANDOLPH CROVADOR
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Randolph Crovador, who passed away on Wednes- day, March 7, 2018, will be held on Friday, March 16th, at 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Tammie Fowler, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery.
Randolph was born on July 20, 1953 to the late Earrol Crovador and Euris King in Trinidad. He was in the U. S. Navy and longtime resident of Tampa.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories with: his long- time companion, Billie L. Sten- net; 1 daughter, Melissa Randolph; sons, George and Daniel Crovador; sister, Camille; brother, Joseph; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Friday for the service.
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nieces and great nephews; other sorrowing family and friends, Sylvia Valdes, Tommie Postell, Sr., Brenda Kennedy Williams, Dea- con Alfred Rush, and Rev. Ricky Pierce.
The visitation will be held at Faith Temple M. B. Church on Fri- day, March 16th, from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service.
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MRS. WILLIE MAE PITTMAN DONALDSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Willie Mae Pittman Donaldson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 17th, 11 a. m. at Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church, 4209 N. 34th Street, Rev. R. A. Polk, pastor, officiat- ing. The interment will be in St. Mary’s M. B. Church in Jacob City, Florida.
Mrs. Willie Mae Pittman Donaldson was born in Camp- belton, Florida on June 9, 1931 to the late Willie C. Pittman, Sr. and Luberder Philyor. Willie Mae was as a member of Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church. She loved the Lord, her family and church family. She also loved to laugh, eat Klondike bars and do jigsaw puzzles.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Leo Donald- son, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Hiwartha Donaldson, Leo Donaldson, Jr., Kenneth Donaldson (Gail) and Lesila Bennett (Milton); a host of in- laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and her church family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, March 16th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. FRANK VALDEZ, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Frank Valdez, Sr., of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 will be held on Sat- urday, March 17th, 11 a. m. at Faith Temple M. B. Church, 2916 Orient Road, Rev. Eric Campbell, pastor, with Rev. Dr. Greg B. Robinson, eulogist. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Frank was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was the eld- est of 9 children, born to the late Francisco and Rosa Valdes. He at- tended public schools in Hillsbor- ough County. He graduated from Middleton High School, where he was Valedictorian of his gradua- tion class. After, high school, Frank entered the United States Armed Forces and served in the military until he was honorably discharged in 1945.
While serving in the military, he met the love of his life and mar- ried the late Vellena Whittaker and from that union 9 children were born.
After being discharged from the military he obtained employ- ment with Earley and Daniel Feed Company. After leaving Earley and Daniel in 1961, he was employed by the Coca Cola Industry where he worked as manager of the pre- mixed department until retire- ment after 35 years. Frank was a member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mason of Florida for 55 years.
Frank was a longtime church member of Faith Temple Mission- ary Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon Board until his health declined. Frank enjoyed fishing, watching sports on TV, working in his yard, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Vellena Whittaker Valdez of 55 years; mother and father, Francisco and Rosa Valdes; 8 brothers and sisters; 1 niece and 3 nephews; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Boone Garrison.
He leaves to mourn and honor his memories: his 9 children, 5 daughters, Frankye Jaudon, Cin- derella Valdez Cuyler, Valerie Valdez, Lorriane Valdez Williams, Loretta Robinson (Rev. G. B. Robinson), 4 sons, Frank Valdez, Jr., Tony Valdez, Sr. (Sandra), Raymond Valdez, Sr., and Alphonso Valdez, Sr.; 21 grand- children, Lewis Jaudon, Jr. (Sharon), Tinnelle Jaudon Wells (Provonjoe), Chandra Valdez, Tony Valdez, Jr., Tawana Valdez, Tonya Valdez, Raymond Valdez, Jr., Carlos Valdez, Kimberly Pierre (Jean), Brittany Valdez, Patrick Johnson, Russell Johnson (Kenya), Angel Bravo (Joline), Alphonso Valdez, Jr. (Perse- phonie), April Valdez, Valmeka Williams, Marissa Martin, Selena Williams, Troy Williams, Eric Allen, Jr., and Tiffany Allen James (Antonio James); 3 nieces, Martha White Williams (Willie), Hilda Arazo, and Josephine Sweep; 4 nephews, Joseph White, Nelson White, Basilio Arazo, Jr., and Ray- mond Arazo; a host of great grands, great-great grands, great
BROTHER KENT TERRELL MEEKS
The Homegoing Celebration for Brother Kent Terrell Meeks, who passed away on March 12, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 2 p. m. at Brown Memorial Church of God In Christ, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Bishop Matthew Williams, Eulogist, with Elder Lonnie Jones, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Kent was born August 21, 1959 to SSgt. Kenneth Meeks (U. S. Air Force) and Rugenia “Jean” Meeks. A lifelong native of Tampa, Florida, Kent graduated from C. Leon King High School. Kent had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned a landscaping and lawn service business for a number of years. Kent enjoyed being outdoors and interacting with family and friends. He was beloved by all and most known for his kind heart, charisma and humility.
He was preceded in death by: his father, SSgt. Kenneth Meeks (U. S. Air Force).
Kent is survived by: a loving and devoted mother, Rugenia “Jean” Meeks; siblings, Bruce Meeks and Deborah McCullough (William); daughter, Shenequa Haynes (Tyrone); and devoted companion, Amethyst “Mink” Thomas; uncle, Rev. Willie “Baby Gray” Dixon (Maryse); aunt, Eloise “Lois” Scott; grandchil- dren, Randolph Haynes and Robert Miller; nephews, Xavier McCullough (Jewel), William Mc- Cullough, III (Jerquel), Coisge McCullough (Ashley), Keith Meeks, Joel Meeks, Bryce Meeks and Blake Meeks; special friends, Anthony Hampton, Dolphus “Lee” Perry, Alveda Washington Dawkins, Eddie Lee McCullough and Gwendolyn Russ; and a host of cousins, other relatives and cherished friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March16thfrom5to7p.m.The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. PATRICIA ‘PATSY’ GREEN TILLMAN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Patricia “Pasty” Green Tillman of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, will be held Sat- urday, March 17th, 12 p. m. at St. John Progressive M. B. Church, 2504 E. Chipco St., Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor, officiating.
Patricia Green Tillman was born January 12, 1957 to Lee Green and Thelma Lee Green. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, where she graduated from Robinson High School, Class of 1975. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her chil- dren and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Lee Green.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her husband, Johnas Tillman, Jr.; children, Rhonda Gentle James (Renaldo) and Tolanda Bowman (Johnny Nellon); step-children, Jomesha Till- man (Desmond) and Johnas Tillman, III (Michelle); grand- children, Raven Gentle, Dacia Duncan, Renaldo James, Jr., Rufus Moore, III, Re-Yanna James, Tatayana Moore and Shawnice Johnson; great- grandchildren, De’Shay Dun- can, Heaven Page, Akasha Moore and Raelyn Moore; mother, Thelma Lee Green; brothers, Eddy Dutheville, Lee Melvin Green, Michael Green, Danny Green and Tony Green; sisters, Delores Grayson-Lee and Verneta Green-Johnson; close friends, Bonnie Maxwell and Kathy Pringley; class- mates of Robinson c/o ’75; and a host of cousins and other rel- atives.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March 16th from 5 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 church on Saturday for the service.
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THANK YOU
DEACON ALFONZIE L. WRIGHT, SR.
The family of the late Deacon Alfonzie L. Wright, Sr. would like to thank you for the sympathy cards, flowers, food, and other acts of love. Your generos- ity and support during this difficult time is greatly ap- preciated.
Your presence before and after the passing of our father helped to lighten our burden during a very diffi- cult time. We were grateful to enjoy your company and hear your lovely memories of him. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.
The Wright Family.
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