Page 28 - Florida Sentinel 12-22-17

Funerals
AIKENS
MRS. LIZZIE MARY JONES
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Lizzie Mary Jones of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, will be held on Saturday, December 23rd, 11:30 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Terry Smith of New Beginning Taber- nacle, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Lizzie was born on May 20, 1938 in Albany, Georgia to the late Washington Wallace and Catherine Ellis. Lizzie enjoyed ceramics.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Washington Wallace and Catherine Ellis; brothers, Jimmy and Barry Wallace; sisters, Delores Scott and Evelyn Carter and son, Gregory Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her children, Rodney Wallace, Jacqueline Jones, Denise Jones, Vincent Jones and Alvinia Young (Lan- dis); grandchildren, Conneil Jones, Cortrell Wallace, Latiya Bell, Lashika Young, Indi Johnson (Robert) and Shawanna Felton, Sharod Jones, Demarcus Young (Mayra), Marcus Jones, Jar- various Jones (Harley) Ken- niya Norman, Jaylen, Jayani, Darius, Markwon, Amauri, Donte, Ceriyah, Tatianna, Tre’Shaun, Cedrick, Cameron, Rylan, Isaiah, Jordan, Ah’Zau- ria, Luella and Miracle; broth- ers, Eugene “Front” Wallace (Boki); sisters, Lillie Belle Bivens, Leola Wallace and Ruth Ann Branton and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 22nd from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
CREAL
MS. KAREN ANN CREAL
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Karen Ann Creal will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at 1 p. m. at Children of God Pen- tecostal Church, 2914 East Chipco, Tampa, FL, Elder Jimmy Williams, officiating.
On Monday, December 18, 2017, she departed this life when the Lord walked through his beautiful garden which he planted and found a flower in full bloom and plucked it.
Karen Ann Creal was born in Charleston, SC on June 21, 1956, to the late Mary A. Phillips. She attended public School in Hills- borough County and received her Associate Degree from Hills- borough Community College.
Karen Ann Creal was pre- ceded in death by: her mother, Mary A. Phillips; father, Isaac Bolding; adopted mother, Gela- dys Creal.
She leave behind to cherish her memories: loving and caring friend, Kenneth Singleton; son, Michael Brown; sister, Deborah and Myron Thomas; brother, O’Dell Phillips; stepdaughter, Kenesha Singleton and Kendra Singleton; nephew, Marcus O. Thomas; grandkids, Saniyah Massie Kelly, Mason Kelly, Mes- siah Kelly, Khalani Gattie, Jhamaryn Benjamin, Zamariah Benjamin; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday before service from 11 a. m. - 12:45 p. m. with the fam- ily present at Children of God Pentecostal Church, 2914 E. Chipco, Tampa, FL.
“Creal Funeral Home,” St. Petersburg.
ABUNDANT FAVOR
MR. CLIFTON A. LOGAN
Clifton A. Logan was born March 10, 1940 in Saint Thomas, Jamaica, to the late Nathan “Martel” and Cassandra Logan. He attended school in Jamaica.
Clifton, better known to his family and friends as “Fish,” moved to America in 1975. He met his wife in 1986 and they were united in Holy Matrimony August 2, 1996. He was em- ployed by Amalie Oil for 20 years and retired in 2009. He was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
“Fish” had love and loyalty to his family, especially his wife, she was his best friend and they did everything together. He loved teaching, nurturing, disci- plining his kids and grandkids and building his legacy. He was a true magnet, drawing family, friends, community, even strangers together. He loved fishing, growing his vegetables, family events and gatherings. He was a great cook and loved cook- ing and feeding souls with his special Jamaican dishes. Most of all, he was loyal and faithful and he had a good relationship with his Almighty God. He was a just man indeed.
Clifton was preceded in death by: three children, Desmond Logan, Dian Logan, and Terry Smith; two brothers; two sisters; three brothers-in- law; one sister-in-law; a niece; and his mother-in-law, Bessie Austin.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Andrea Austin Logan; five sons, Rhan (Denise), Ian, both of Jamaica, Armario Gilbert, Atron Gilbert, Carl Gambrell all of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Margarita Russell (Harold) of Jamaica, and Kasanthian Smith of Tampa; 38 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Isolyn Taylor, Mareen Logan, Edna Tomlison, Lilian Logan; one brother, Steve; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Austin (Jannine), Samuel Austin (Bertha), and Ronnie Austin (Linda); three sisters-in-law, Linda Green, Sharon Ivory (Johnny), and Iris Austin (Willie).
Visitation will be held 5 - 7 p. m. Friday, December 22, 2017, at New Bethel Progressive M. B. Church, 3011 E. North Bay St., Tampa.
The Service will be at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, December 23, at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Abundant Favor Mortuary, 916 13th St. W. Bradenton, FL (941) 747-2700.
MR. GREGORY EDWARD ‘MAN-MAN’ SIMPSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Gregory Edward Simp- son of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on December 4, 2017 will be held Saturday, De- cember 23rd, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kaceilea C. Simpson, of- ficiating.
Gregory Edward Simpson was born January 21, 1971 in Tampa, Florida. Gregory en- joyed being outdoors and he enjoyed nature. He had a deep respect and passion for fishing.
He was preceded in death by: his aunt, Diane S. Simpson; uncle, Willie E. Facin; and best friend, Thomas Kelly.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories with: his parents, Alfonso D. Strong and Judy A. Grantlin; goddaughter, Deiyaira Edwards; god-grand- children, Zai’quaiya Jackson and Lynniyah Moore; brothers, Alfonso D. Strong, Jr., Zem C. Strong, Sharnell D. Strong and Torrey Damon; sisters, Victo- ria C. Simpson (Jeneral) and Tameka D. Norris; aunts, Jean A. Kelly, Erma L. Williams (Roosevelet) and Amy D. Simp- son; uncle, Gregory C. Simp- son; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The visitation will be held Friday, December 22nd from 5 to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MR. THEDORE
WALTER ‘TED/ CLUSTER’ JOHNSON
A Homegoing Memorial Cele- bration for Mr. Thedore Walter Johnson “Ted/Cluster,” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 will be held Saturday, December 23rd, 10 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Esau N. Waters, officiating.
Thedore Walter Johnson was born July 24, 1953 in Tampa, FL to the late Luther Johnson, Jr. and Estella B. Johnson. He at- tended the local public schools in Hillsborough County. He gradu- ated from Brandon High School, class of 1971, where he played baseball.
He received Christ in his life at a young age. He was baptized by the late Willie James Cooper at First Baptist Church of Seffner, FL. He had several jobs and re- tired from University of South Florida and started his lawn serv- ice. He was an Operator Engineer (1-2); maintenance mechanic and retired as a lead worker after 20 years of service at University of South Florida. His hobbies were riding motorcycles, traveling and spending time with his family. He just liked having fun, he loved everybody; he was a very friendly person and well respected.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Estella B. Johnson; brother, Luther Leroy Johnson (Reba W. Johnson); grandpar- ents, Luther Johnson (Annie C. Johnson), Adella Snider (Eddie Snider); aunts, Beatrice Tucker (James), Myrtle Reed and Josephine Jones and uncle, Otis Johnson (Polly); cousins, Beat- rice and Fannie Johnson and Clayton Everett.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his daugh- ter, Vanessa Johnson (fiancé Twon); son, Quinell Johnson; 2 granddaughters, Bria and Jay- den; loving father, Luther John- son, Jr.; 3 sisters, Linda Newton (late Elbert Jr.), Bertha Wynn (Marquis) and Francine Lavern Scott (Arthur); 1 brother, Luther “LuLu” Johnson; 1 aunt, Annie E. Johnson; 2 uncles, Willie Reed and Marshall Jones; 4 nephews, Donald “Red,” Elbert, III and Dantae Arthur, III; 4 nieces, Lakeisha, Krystal, Marquisha and Destiny; 4 great-nephews, Ze’on, ZeKori, Ejayrius and Rokealen; 4 great-nieces, Ze’Quoya, Enesia, Donjanay and Le’Aria; special friends, Johnnie Mae Monroe, Gerrie Dean Johnson, Jeannette Brown, Warren “Smitty” Smith, Wardell “PJ” Evans, Kenny “Juice” Beard, Gary, Andrew, Kimo and Jose; a very special cousin and friend, Patty Alexan- der (Matthew) and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the memorial serv-
ice. “Aikens Funeral Home”
PAGE 18-A FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017