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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MRS. CATHERINE PORTER ENGLISH
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Catherine Porter English of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018, will be held Saturday, De- cember 29th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating.
Catherine was born March 28, 1934 in Albany, Georgia. She attended Church of Christ. Catherine was a fantastic cook, she enjoyed cooking for the neighborhood and selling chili dogs. Having get-togethers, she always loved reading her Bible. She helped raise her grandchil- dren. She was also known for having neighborhood garage sales.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Charlie Eng- lish; parents, Isiah and Alice Porter; granddaughter, Shan- nette Denise Hill; sisters, Addie Bell-Erving White, Marsha Nel- son and Mary Francis Lawson; brothers, Mammon Porter, Charlie Porter and David Porter; nephew, Robert Lee Porter.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her son, Louis Neal Hill, Jr. (Clara Mitchell-Hill); grandchildren, Mitchum Justin Murray, Louis Anthony Murray and Louis Neal Hill, III; great-grandchildren, Is- land Murray, Ocean Murray and Lauren Hill; nieces, Mary Alice Monts, Nettie Mae Dennis, Sara Jean Porter, Betty Jean Warren, Bessie Carradine, Janice Homer Carr, Mary Jean Porter and Kathy Dennis; nephews, George Dennis, Marvin Porter, Freddie Warren, Isaiah Nelson, Leroy Nelson, Edwin Erving, Emmett Nelson, George Dennis, William Dennis, Willie Nelson, Otis Nel- son and Arthur Nelson; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 28th 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 chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MR. KENDELL MACK
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Kendell Mack of Tampa, who passed away on Thursday, De- cember 13, 2018, will be held on
th Saturday, December 29 , 11 a. m.
at Victory AME Church, 5202 S. 86th Street, Rev. Clarence Green, officiating, with Rev. Larry Mitchell, eulogist. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
The Legendary Kendell T. Mack, known as Troy, but some called him K-Mack, was born July 18, 1975 in New York, NY, but raised in Pineville, South Carolina. He was educated in public schools, attended St. Stephens, where he was a mem- ber of the Rams marching band when he was scouted by the late Coach Marvin Dingle. Coach told himhewastoobigofaguynotto be on the football field. Thus, began his journey in football. Kendell also had a passion for basketball as well.
Throughout high school, Kendell received a host of awards and trophies for his en- deavors in both basketball and football, including a rim that could not bear the weight of his greatness. (I do believe it ended basketball camp a little early that year).
Upon graduation in 1994, he received a full scholarship to Auburn University, Alabama to play football and later in his sen- ior year because he was a gifted athlete, he also played basket- ball.
Kendall earned his B. S. de- gree in Exercise Science. He was drafted into the NFL with the New England Patriots, and dur- ing off season he traveled over- seas to play with NFL Europe Scottish Claymores and Frank- furt Galaxy (2001-02). Kendell later signed on with Tampa Bay Buccaneers playing for 2 years. He was a member of the frater- nity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Motorcycle Club: and Vemon Ryderz MC (former Vice President). He worked with Tampa General Hospital, as Counseling Mentor, GAF, Allied Barton, owner of Mack Supreme Property Maintenance, Profes- sional Security Guard (Mirage, Blue Martini, Manila, 1828, Cot- ton Club, etc.), Personal Body Guard (Louie), Buddy’s, and (present) White Sands Tampa Treatment Center, Plant City, FL (Team Lead).
On July 4, 2009, Mr. Mack met his current wife, Katrina Mack. They were wed in holy matrimony on September 18, 2011 and remained married until his passing. Kendell and Katrina (The K-Mack’s) shared a mag- netic devotion destined to in- spire what Love is. An outgoing, spiritual, loving, humble, wise, supportive, carefree, gentle giant whose solemn purpose was to embrace life at its fullest. He loved to spend time with family and share his travel experiences and pass his wisdom along to his
family and friends.
During his life, Kendell has
met and brought joy to everyone he came across. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. To know him was to love him.
He was preceded in death by: his great-grandparents and grandparents.
He is survived by: wife, Kat- rina Mack; step-children, daugh- ter, Kaala and son, Jamarian; parents, Carlton (Christina) An- derson; mother, Naomi Theirse; sisters (5), Keisha, Tosha, Benita, Sandrika (John), like a sister, Christine (Evens); aunts (10), just to name a few, Bessie (John), Annie (Hebert), Jannette (Robert), Ella-Mae (Walter), Phyllistine, and Barbara; uncles (9), just to name a few; Paul, O’Toole, Leroy (Mango), Tommy (Simone), and Dennis (Patricia); nieces (11), just to name a few; Jazmen, Deztiny, Sidney, Julia, and Naomi; nephews (5), just to name a few; Mackinley and Demetrius; a host of grand- nieces (Avery); and in-laws, and other relatives; close friends, Snax, Chuck, D. Curry, Big J, Louie, and a host great friends, ex-coaches, mentors, employees, and employers; Motorcycle fam- ily, Motorcycle family Platinum Angelz RC, Golden Hawks II, Southern Soul, and L.I.F.E MC.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 28th from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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RAY WILLIAMS
MOTHER LILLIE MAE JOHNSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Lillie Mae Johnson of Tampa, who passed away, Friday, December 21, 2018, will be held Saturday, December 29th, 11 a. m. at Northside M. B. Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Pastor Ricardo Robinson, eulogist with Rev. Leonard Harrington, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mother Lillie Mae was pre- ceded in death by: her mother, Ireta; father, Vince and four brothers, W. T., Harvey, Freddie and Floyd Watson.
Mother Lillie Mae was a faith- ful member of Northside for over 40 years where she served faith- fully in the choir for many years. Mother Lillie Mae was a wonder- ful mother, who loved taking care of all her family and truly lived the life of a Proverbs 31 woman. She was married to the love of her life, Mr. Edward Johnson, Sr., for 61 years and from this union there are five children.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories: a devoted husband, Edward Johnson, Sr.; five beautiful children, Yvonne Johnson-Haggins (Alvin), Ed- ward Johnson, Jr.; Calvin E. Johnson (Wanda), Lillie John- son-Taylor (Paul) and Tina John- son-Smith; her oldest brother, Jerry Lee Watson (Doll); loving grandchildren, Calvin, Jr., Calv- ina, AJ, Lillie, Vinnie, Alex, Muriah, Muranda, Tina, Paul, Jr., and Ireta; precious great- grandchildren, Isaiah, Micah, Anquon, T’Ciana, Makayala, Murry, III, Heavyn, Niyah, and Frankie Lee III; special god- daughters, Min. Erica Harring- ton, Sis. Marilyn Rivers, Charlotte Wilson, Debbie Phelps, Sharon Satterwhite-Anderson; and a special sister, Asleen Grif- fin; special sister-in-law, Sis. Vera Phillips; special aunt, Geneva Hollinger; special cousin, Georgia Sole; special nephew, Rev. Larry Blackmon; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who will miss her.
The visitation will be held on Friday, December 28th, at North- side M. B. Church, from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will be present to greet friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the funeral cere- mony.
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MRS. DORTHENIA JACKSON
Mrs. Dorthenia Jackson of Tampa passed away on Satur- day, December 22, 2018. Fu- neral services will be conducted Saturday, December 29, at 11 a. m. at New Mount Zion Mission- ary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Reverend Larry L. Roundtree, II, Pastor, with Reverend Fletcher Law- son, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Jackson was a native of Tampa all her life. She attended Middleton High School as well as the University of South Florida and was a member of Shiloh M. B. Church of Lake Wales, Florida. She retired from Hillsborough County Pub- lic Schools as an Assistant Prin- cipal.
She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Sammie L. Jackson; children, Alicia Coffie (Ronald), Sammitta Jackson- Walker and DeAnna Jackson; and step-son, Lee Jackson (Ciara); grandchildren, Antwan Walker, Jr., Antwanette Walker, Zuri Schoensee, Destin Schoensee, Zaine Manuel, Dasia, Zaniyah, Zachelon and Zaleyah; sisters, Annie Rose McDonald, JoAnn McCray, Debra Hines (Willie) and Renae Jackson (Leonard); brothers, Billy Louis (Maribelle), Richard Louis and Alvin Sterling; sis- ters-in-law, Marilyn Hicks, Mat- tie Bryant (Curtis), Ruby Edwards and Joann Grady; god- children, Michael Burgess, Jr., Jamuarice Burgess, Danny Lee Barnes, Jr., Leondria Revis, Kyria Dozier, and ShRonda Ross; best friends, Carolyn Bur- ney and Toni Miller; special children, Kayla Dozier, Inga Balloon, Janet Howard and Da’Shon Brown; nieces, Kathy, Tina, Gloria, Rachel, Rayne (Kyle), Sharmin, Angela, Nicole, Demetrius, Kortina and Monique; nephews, Patrick, Joseph, Jr., Terrance, Damian (Sylvia), Dexter, Anthony, Sedrick, Theodric and Samar- ion; grand-aunt, Dorothy Harri- son; special friend, Erma Griffin; and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
The Visitation will begin at 5 p. m. Friday, December 28th and the family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern.
CARD OF THANKS
BRENDA BURNEY McGHEE
The family of Ms. Brenda Burney McGhee would like to express their heartfelt appre- ciation shown to us during our time of mourning. Your phone calls, prayers, kind words, lis- tening ears, or your love ex- pressed through preparing a meal has not gone unnoticed.
We would like to thank Pastor D. Davey, New Life, and Pastor Rashidi Collins.
The Burney and Ben- niefield Family.
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