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Funerals
AIKENS
MRS. LILLIE MAE STOKES-JACKSON
A Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Lillie Mae Stokes-Jackson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 will be held Saturday, No- vember 2nd, 3:30 p. m. at New Bethel Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2914 E. North Bay, Pastor Reginal T. Webb, officiating.
Lillie was born November 23, 1923, in Tallahassee, Florida, to the late Hezikiah Hall and Alberta Williams. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Lil- lie enjoyed going to church, cooking for the family and spending time with her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; daughter, Bar- bara Bacon; great-grandson, Eric Payne; great great-grand- son, Manuel Payne and sister, Errie Graham.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Alberta Walden and Lora Warfield; grandchildren, Valerie Cheatham, Kimberly Dennis, Diane Walden, Melvin Walden, Jr., Fredrick Walden, Michelle Walden, Gerald Walden, Felicia Walden, Pamela Singleton, Tella Bacon and Christa Bacon; great- grandchildren, Seletha Jack- son, Ira Gibbons, Farin Ellis, Kaysee McClaurin, Roosevelt Jackson, Myla Walden, Nisa Spinks, Derace Peterson and Jabari Walden; a host of great great-grandchildren; extended family from Tallahassee, Florida; church family, Deacon Donald Moss, Sis. Gloria Chat- man, Sis. Myrtha Lyons and Mr. and Mrs. Randolph.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. CURTIS LEON MALONE
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Curtis Leon Malone, “Curt,” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Wednesday, Octo- ber 23, 2019, will be held Satur- day, November 2nd, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Rev. Wallace E. Bowers, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Curtis Leon Malone was born April 24, 1955 in Tampa, Florida. He attended the schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from A. P. Leto High School, and was in the marching band. He also at- tended Hillsborough Commu- nity College. Curtis was baptized at an early age and at- tended several churches for spiritual guidance. He enjoyed drawing, painting, reading, and enrolling in computer pro- gramming courses.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories: his dear mother, Cora Lee Malone; aunt, Lutricia M. Bellamy; uncle, Ralph Malone, Sr.; cousins, Mamie Aletha, Karen, and Shawn Williams, Ralph Mal- one, Jr. (Stephanie); Julius, Jr., Derrick, Sr. (Pam), and Nicolas Williams, Raquel and Bobby Bellamy, Jr., Tyrone, Dwayne (Kenyatta) and Raimon Mal- one, Barbara McQueen, Regi- nald Witherspoon, Taryn Reece (Clyde), Tamara Wilds, Der- rick, Jr., Xavier and Desha Williams, Jordan, Brianna and Jada Bellamy; and a host of other family members and friends who will miss him.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, November 1st 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 chapel for the service on Saturday.
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MRS. ALICE PEOPLES PUGH
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Alice Peoples Pugh of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 will be held Saturday, No- vember 2nd, 12:30 p. m. at New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, 11503 Walker Rd., Pas- tor Al Gallon, officiating. The in- terment will be held in Sunset Memory Gardens, Thonoto- sassa, Florida.
Alice Peoples Pugh was born June 5, 1918 in Montgomery, Al- abama, to the late Bandy and Sally Peoples. She attended New Testament M. B. Church and was a member of the Eastern Star Organization. Alice enjoyed gar- dening, she loved flowers and her favorite color was blue. She also enjoyed being the treasurer at her home church for many years and missed it when she could no longer attend. She was funny, loving and had special re- lationships among her children, grandchildren and friends that stayed in touch.
She looked forward to her daily phone calls from her granddaughter, Lori and being spoiled by her son, Joe. She en- joyed times talking to her sister on the phone and visits from all her friends and family. Michelle Peacock has been taking care of her like her own grandmother for the past 4 years, a special thanks. She enjoyed trips to the doctor just to see Dr. Bermudez and to get Burger King on the way back.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Min. Phillip Pugh; her children, Phillip Pugh, Jr., Sallie Mae “Sister” Augus- tine, Tossie Lee Pugh and adopted daughter, Carol Poche.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with her son, Joe Nathan, Charles and Mil- liard Pugh; daughters, Minnie Lee and Adella Pugh; grandchil- dren, Alice, Steven, Gary, Keisha, JJ, Stacey, Kendall, Cookie, Charmaine, Lori, Tommy, Tamera, Victor, Alex, Bo, Danielle, Cherita, Charity, Zoe, Debra, Bruh, Jimmy, Curtis “Pee Wee,” Gaynella, Chris, Rose, Kathy, Maxine, Willie, Philip, Paula, Bernice and Peb- bles; brothers, Hazel and Walker Peoples; sister, Mary Peoples and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 1st 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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MRS. MARGUERITE WILLIAMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Marguerite Williams of Tampa, Florida, who passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, will be held Saturday, No- vember 2nd, 10 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Marguerite was born to the late Lindsay Williams and Pressie Spotford Williams on September 15, 1933 in Tampa, Florida. Marguerite dedicated her life to the Lord. She was a longtime and dedicated mem- ber of Allen Temple AME Church, where she served faithfully. She was a selfless Christian who was giving to all she met. She took care of every- one in the family as well as her friends. She has now gone home to be with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Lindsay and Pressie L. Williams; brothers, Julius Williams, David Williams, Clarence Williams, Lionel L. Williams, Kenneth Williams and Edward Williams, Sr.; sisters, Alice Montgomery and Edith E. Williams.
She leaves cherished mem- ories and is survived by: nephews, Alvin Williams, of St. Petersburg, FL, Edward Williams Jr., of Palm Bay, FL, Reginald Williams, of Haines City FL and Alfonso Williams (Carrie) and Harold Williams, all of Tampa, FL; nieces, Gail Williams of West Palm Beach, FL, Janice Williams of Tampa; and a host of cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, November 1st from 5- 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel for the service.
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HARMON
MR. ELISHA LEE WILLIAMS
Homegoing Services for Mr. Elisha Lee Williams, who passed away on October 18, 2019, will be held Saturday, No- vember 2, 2019, at 11 a. m. at Northside M. B. Church, 5706 North 40th Street, Tampa, Florida with Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Pastor, Minister Erica Herrington, officiating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mr. Elisha Lee Williams was born on November 1, 1939. He moved to Tampa, Florida from Eufaula, Alabama at an early age. He attended public schools in Hillsborough County.
He retired from Cargil Chemical Plant, Tampa, FL, after many years.
Elishia was preceded in death by: his parents, Elijah and Annie Williams; two sisters, Darlene Butler and Minnie Wingate; 7 brothers: Willie Gal- loway, Eli Galloway, Charlie Smith, Samuel Williams, Pre- ston Williams, Johnnie C. Williams, and T. P. Williams; and 1 daughter, Tamera Regina Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memories: 3 adult children: Cynthia Brooks, Elishia Williams, Jr., Elisa Smith (Tray), all of Tampa, Florida; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grand- children; 1 sister, Lula Bell Fer- nell (Woodrow); sisters-in-law: Marie Williams, Tampa, Ruby Williams, Tampa, Betty Williams, Alabama, Juanita Higdon, Tampa, Almas John- son, Tampa, Betty McGhee, Perry, Georgia, Ruby Minor, Perry, Georgia; 1 brother-in- law, John Henry Minor, Perry, Georgia; a very special and de- voted friend, Kathy Burgos; a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Hours of visitation for Mr. Elisha Lee Williams begin at 6 p. m. The family will receive friends at 7 p. m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home.
Friends will assemble at Northside M. B. Church at 10:45 a. m. on Saturday to attend the home going service.
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