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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/ Memoriam AIKENS
MR. LEONARD D. HART
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Leonard D. Hart of Tampa, who passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 will be held Saturday, July9th,2p.m.atNewHopeM. B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott St., Min. James Richardson, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Leonard Hart was born to the late Luther and Odessa Hart, on September 29, 1937, in Marion, South Carolina. He was educated in the public schools of Latta, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, in Tampa. He served on the usher board num- ber two, and the deacons’ board. Leonard retired as a truck driver for John Morrell Meat Company, after twenty years of service.
Later, he joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the usher board, and was active member of the seasoned Citizens Ministry.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Luther and Odessa Hart; 2 brothers, Louis Spann, Sr. and Henry Hart; 2 grandsons, Chris Edwards and Arnold Cousin; Jr.; son, Rayford Johnson and daughter, Sandra Cousin.
Leonard leaves to mourn: his devoted wife of 51 years, Arrie L Hart; daughter, Linda Edwards, Brooklyn, New York.; son, An- thony Johnson, Tampa. FL.; three grandsons, Derrick Le- bron, Brooklyn, New York, Der- rick (Sylvia) Cousin and Terrance Cousin, all of Tampa; five granddaughters, April N. Le- bron, Brooklyn, New York, Pamela Cousin, Tampa, Angela, Alaina and Alyssa Johnson all of Atlanta, GA.; nine great grand- children; sister, Emma Lee Birch Lakeland, FL; brother, Frank Hart, Tampa; sister-in-law, Adell Spann of South Carolina; six nephews, seven nieces and a spe- cial niece, Mary “Teenie” Smith, Adel, GA; and a host of cousins, friends, his New Hope Mission- ary Baptist Church family; spe- cial thanks to Melech Hospice House of Temple Terrace.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July8th from5to8p.m.The family will receive friends from 6to7p.m.Thefamilyand friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the serv- ice.
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MS. EDITH E. WILLIAMS
A homegoing celebration for Ms. Edith E. Williams of Tampa, who passed away, Sun- day, July 3, 2016 will be held Friday, July 8th, at 12 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Elder Alvin Williams, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edith E. Williams was born to the late Lindsay Williams and Pressie Spotford on August 25, 1929, in Tampa. She attended Solid Rock Church of Jesus. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and being with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lindsay and Pressie L. Williams; brothers, Julius Williams, David Williams, Lionel L. Williams and Kenneth Williams; and sis- ter, Alice Montgomery.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with her son, Alvin Williams (Laura); grandchildren, Dorelle Heard and Jermaine Moore; great grandchildren, Joshua Heard, David L. Atwood and Graddie L. Atwood; brother, Edward Williams; sister, Marguerite Williams; uncles, Clarence Brown of Washington, D. C.; nieces, Janice Williams (Regi- nald) and Gail Williams; nephews, Alfonso Williams (Carrie), Reginald Williams and Edward Williams Jr., a host of cousins; friends, Pastor Ovedia Davis, Arleen Clarke, Helen Pridgen, the family of Solid Rock Church, the past friends of Clifford Hill; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 8th one hour prior to the service. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel for the service.
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CARD OF THANKS
PERCY HODGES
The family of Mr. Percy Hodges extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their acts of kindness shown dur- ing our period of bereave- ment. Thank you for the cards, telephone calls, food, prayers, flowers, and other acts of kindness shown.
CREAL
MR. JEROLD WIMBERLY MCINTYRE, II
Homegoing services for Mr. Jerold Wimberly McIn- tyre, II of Tampa, who passed away June 28, 2016, will be held Saturday, July 9th at 11 a. m. at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 East 32nd Av- enue, with the pastor, Antonio Hawkins, officiating. Entomb- ment will be in Garden of Memories Mausoleum.
Mr. Jerold Wimberly McIntyre, II was born in Tampa on September 16, 1981 to Jerold, I and Queen McIn- tyre. He received his educa- tion in the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was a graduate of Brandon Senior High School, Class of 2000.
He will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, and companion. He was pre- ceded in death by his father, Jerold (J.W.) McIntyre, I; grandparents, Melvin and Re- becca Vickers, and Elmore Williams and Earlene Parker; uncles, Hollis Vickers and Maurice Everette; aunt, Jessie Jones.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories: his mother, Queen McIntyre; sister, San- tana McIntyre; fiancé, Ebony Patterson and their children, Tavaris and J’Maya; god- daughter, India; aunts, Annie Mae Bennett, Theresa Waites, Evelyn Williams, Carrie Cecil, and Emma Hill; uncles, Melvin and Ralph Vickers; longtime friend, Tremel Henly; godsister, Sherrel Lewis, and many other de- voted family members and friends.
The visitation for Mr. Jerold Wimberly McIntyre, II will be held Friday, July 8th from6p.m.to8p.m.atExcit- ing Faith Alive Church, 5705 East 32nd Avenue. The funeral cortege will arrange from 3505 North Clay Street at 10:30 a. m. on Saturday.
Services and arrange- ments entrusted to Ronald J. Derr, Sr., LFD, Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg (727) 896-2602 and (813) 650-4039.
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MR. GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKER
A homegoing celebration for Mr. George Washington Parker of Tampa, who the Lord called home on June 27, 2016, will be held on Satur- dayJuly9,2016at11a.m.at Abundant Life Enrichment Church, 4701 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, 33610, Pastor Randy Randolph officiating. The in- terment will follow at the Rest Haven Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his loving wife Gracie Parker, his parents, Noel and Sarah Parker, and his brother, Harry Parker.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and de- voted daughter, Johnnie Mae Thompson; four grandsons, Lorenzo Thompson, Regi- nald Thompson and wife, La- Trona, Vaughnsha Thompson and wife, Tikini, Carlo Thompson and fiance’ Candice Hicks; eleven great- grandchildren, Nickolas Thompson, Taylor Robinson, Devonte Graham, LaKiya Thompson, Natasha Thomp- son, Shayla Thompson, A’miyah Thompson, Carlo Thompson, Jr., Camille Thompson, Ava Gracie Thompson, Ra’Niya Thomp- son; three great-great- grandchildren, Oscar Howard, III, Armani May- hue, Shayne Joseph, Jr.; sis- ter, Rosina Parker; brothers-in-law, Hosie Floyd and Frank Colbert; and a host of other sorrowing rela- tives, nieces, nephews, cousins, a godchild and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, June 8, from 5-7 p. m. at 4701 E. Hanna Ave., with the family present to re- ceive friends from 5-6 p. m. Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 10:45 a. m. Saturday.
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MS. MOZELLA MARSHALL
A homegoing celebration in loving memory of Ms. Mozella Marshall will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, July 9, 2016 at North Bay M. B. Church, 3711 North Bay St., Tampa (33610), with Rev. Harris officiating.
Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p. m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa (33610).
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BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
YVONNE L. DAVIS
Happy Birthday to our beautiful mother, Mrs. Yvonne L. Davis, born on July 9, 1951. It’s been 31⁄2 years since your demise and not a day goes by that you’re NOT thought of. It’s been difficult accepting your loss but, we know God had other plans for you. You are truly loved and missed by so many and we all have beauti- ful memories of your time here with us.
With eternal love from your husband, children, grandchil- dren, mother and fa- ther, sisters and brothers, and so many others!!
The Hodges Family.
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