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Funerals/Cards Of Thanks/Memoriams
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CARD OF THANKS
BEATRICE ‘BEA’ MCDONALD
A heartfelt thank you for all the love, hugs, text, calls, food, flowers and condolences that were extended to me at the passing of my beloved mom, Beatrice "Bea" McDonald. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your support.
Special thank you to my co-workers at Wilson Funeral Home, Concord Family Service, Shelia Youngblood and her staff, Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Riverhills Church of God, 34th Street Florist, Island Flowers, Sol Davis Print- ing, Aikens Funeral Home, Holmes Funeral Home, Young Funeral Home, Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Sims, neighbors, St. Luke AME, former co-workers, Jamaican and American friends I thank you.
God has really blessed me with awesome friends and I pray God will bless each of you. My sincere love.
Paulette Thomas and family.
MR. ROBERT EARL PITTS
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Robert Earl Pitts of Tampa, who passed away, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 will be held Saturday, Octo- ber 10th, 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 Garden of Memo- ries Cemetery.
Mr. Pitts enjoyed fishing, watching football and barbe- cuing.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Johnny Will Pitts and Katie Bell Pitts.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories with: his son, Reginald Pitts (Natalie); 2 daughters, Tammesha Pitts and Denisesha Pitts; grand- children, Deveontae Hill, Jaylan Hill, Josiah Pitts, Olivia Pitts, Joshua Pitts and Isabella Pitts; brother, Larry Wayne Pitts; uncles, Charlie Parker, Jr. and William B. Larry; a host of cousins and other special family and friends including, Jo Ann Pitts (former wife and dear close friend); and goddaugh- ter, Patricia Allen (Cordell).
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 9th from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at Aikens Fu- neral Home on Saturday for services.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. JESSIE MAE SHELLMAN
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Jessie Mae Shell- man of Tampa, who passed away, Wednesday, Septem- ber 30, 2015 will be held Sat- urday, October 10th, at 11 a. m. at New Progress Mission- ary Baptist Church, 3307 Shadowlawn Ave., Rev. E. J. Williams, pastor, with Rev. Caleb Batchelor, officiating. The interment will be in Gar- den of Memories Cemetery.
Mrs. Shellman enjoyed fishing, cooking, baking, em- broidery, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Quincy and Rosa Shellman; sisters, Gladys Palmer, Mary Jan Shellman and Mary Rashard; brothers, Raymond, Albert and Theodore Shellman; son, Andrew Clark; grand- daughter, SiKondra Chavone Moore; and niece, Ora Lee Steward.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her daughter, Jean Gant (Isaac); 2 sons, Charles Clark (Geneva), and Harold Clark (Cassandra); grandchildren, Andre (Butch) Moore, Ter- rance Williams (Ethel), Sid- ney Clark, Barry Clark (Shannon), Michael King, Jr. (Calandra), Joshua Clark, Daniel Clark, Jackie Burgess, Tammi Tyler (Joe), Kimberly Clark, Senora Clark, Andrea Hopson, Cynthia McCloud, Jessica Faison, Ebony Fai- son, and YoLanda Tillman; 37 great grandchildren, 26 great-great grandchildren and 7 great-great-great grandchildren; nieces, Ruby Williams, Willie Ruth Peter- man, Mary Lou Rashard and Mattie Elanie Jackson; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and other special family and friends in- cluding, the Valenti family her dedicated employers.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 9th from 5-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. JEFF SHIELDS, JR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Jeff Shields, Jr. of Tampa, who passed away, Thursday, October 1, 2015 will be held Saturday, Octo- ber10th,at2p.m.atNew Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Rev. Larry Roundtree II, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jeff was a member of New Mt. Zion M. B. Church.
He enjoyed fishing and cooking in his pastime.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Jeff Shields, Sr. and Althia M. Shields; brother, Samuel A. Shields; and son, Byron E. Ross, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his wife, Mavene Shields; daughter, Sandra Fuller; grandchil- dren, Juwana Fuller, Desiree Ross and Byron E. Ross, Jr.; brothers, Alvin Shields (Ida), and Wendell Shields; sisters, Zonia M. Leggett, Fernia Mitchell and Sherry Shan- non (Leon); aunt, Ferdia Dixon; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; broth- ers-in-law, William Freeman (Mary), and Joe Turner (Pa- tricia); and sister-in-law, Johnnie Mae Calloway.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 9th from 5-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. KATE CARNEGIE
A memorial and celebra- tion of life for Mrs. Kate Carnegie, who passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015, will be held Saturday morn- ing, October, 10, 2015, at 11 a. m. from First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 North 29th Street, with the Rev. Evan Burrows, pastor.
Mrs. Kate Carnegie was born May 20, 1917, in East- man, Georgia, to the late An- tonio and Emma (Pittman) Denis.
Mrs. Carnegie was pre- ceded in death by: her sib- lings, sisters, Mrs. Claude Denis, Mrs. Ella May Gibson, and Mrs. Estella Williams; and brother, Mr. Heutra Denis.
Upon moving to Tampa at the age of 7-years old she at- tended the local elementary and high schools.
She later became a well- respected cook and caterer in the community. She was generous, joyful and full of life. She was a true friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Carnegie was a long- time Senior Member of the First Baptist Church of Col- lege Hill. She was employed
by the Hillsborough County School Board in Food Ser- vices for more than 20 years. Upon retirement, she began to work at the church in their Food Service Ministry.
She was active in many clubs and organizations in the past including, the NAACP, National Council of Negro Women, Zeta Amicae, Brown Buddie, and Health and Educational Organiza- tion.
She was a die-heart Bucca- neer fan.
She leaves behind: 6 children, 4 sons, Harold (Bessie) James (Zel), and Donald (DeDe) Hewtra; and 2 daughters, Emma Jo and Minister Kaydell Harris; a devoted niece, Mrs. Barbara White; 5 grandsons, Regi- nald, Elder Aaron (Sommer), Yasin, Truman Mincy (Angel), and Zachery; and 9 granddaughters, Debra Hop- kins (Vaughn), Sheryl Robin- son (Jerry), Bridgett Carnegie, Angela Carnegie, Celeste Duncan, Okeyia Williams (Carl), Ebony Har- ris, Yasmin Carnegie and Jameshia Carnegie.
She is survived by num- erous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, totaling 5 generations of her legacy.
She is also survived by: lifelong friends, Geraldine Chastain, Evelyn Brookins, Verdell Rogers, Mary Alice Williams, Ruby French, Emma Rockwell, Edna Jen- nings and the entire Jen- nings family, Mary Cason and family, Maxine Douglas, Eartha Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Pete (Frances) Boyd of Or- lando, FL, and other ex- tended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements by Ronald J. Derr, Sr., L.F.D. and Emb.
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CARD OF THANKS
GLORIA MILLIGAN
The family of the late Glo- ria Milligan, would like to express our appreciation to each of you for your acts of kindness, calls, prayers and visits.
Special thanks to: The Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Family and Ray Williams Funeral Home Staff. What you have done will be remembered in our hearts always.
The Milligan and Wise Family.
IN MEMORIAM
BROWNIE M. GANTT March 6, 1953 – October 12, 1998
If we could turn back the hands of time, you would be with us today.
Mama, we love and miss you very much.
You will always be in our hearts and souls.
Your children and family.
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