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The visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 1 to 2 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MR. MICHAEL E. WILLIAMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Michael E. Williams, who was known by “Mike” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, will be held October 26th, 2 p. m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Raymond Williams, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Florida National Cemetery.
Michael was born on Febru- ary 20, 1955 in Eustis, Florida, to the late James Carter and Alma Jean Mitchell. Mike attended Lake County Schools and Hills- borough Schools Systems. After graduating from Tampa Bay Tech in 1973, he joined the United States Army to pursue a career as a mechanic.
After serving in the military, Mike then pursued a career as a truck driver, traveling through- out the United States. Mike loved his wife, Barbara and enjoyed spending time with her. Mike made sure he lived his life to the fullest; he enjoyed talking to his grandchildren weekly. If anyone asked Mike about fishing, “No” was never an answer. Mike en- joyed fishing, no matter if it was in a boat or on the river bank the relaxing and enjoyment he re- ceived after bringing home a nice size bass or speck made his heart happy. Mike also enjoyed cooking and spent a lot of time in the kitchen creating meals from scratch. Mike was full of life, there was no dull moment, when you were around him you felt the love. The conversation, the laughs, and jokes were all in love. Mike enjoyed a good foot- ball game and talking with friends. Mike would like for you to know that his earthly work is done. He received the call, an offer he couldn’t refuse. The new assignment comes with a re- union with family and friends. This assignment will allow him to forever watch over us. Lots of love, laughter, and good health is guaranteed. With the memories of his smile and character do not mourn but celebrate, his mission here is complete.
Michael is preceded in death by: his parents.
Michael leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Bar- bara Bell; sons: Raymond D. Williams and wife, Carrie, Michael T. Williams (Sucandra); stepsons, Angel Clark and An- thony Johnson; brother, Gerald B. Williams; sister-in-law, Mat- tie Price (J. B. Price); another sister-in-law; grandchildren, Ashley, Savon Williams, Michael T., Jr. and Mikayla Williams and William Kelly; great grandchil- dren, Kalvin, Amariyah Williams, and Aubreelyn Kelly; and a host of aunts, uncles,
MRS. MARY
ELIZABETH COOPER RUMPH
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cooper Rumph of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, will be held Saturday, October 26th, 3 p. m. at Friendly M. B. Church, 2012 N. Tampania St., Rev. Johnny Miller, pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mary Cooper Rumph, “Liz,” was born December 18, 1927, in Tampa, to the late George and Arceola Lemon. Liz graduated from Middleton Senior High School. At an early age, Liz ac- cepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and never left that path. She joined Friendly M. B. Church and served on many aux- iliaries.
Liz was a loving mother, grandmother, sibling, aunt and friend. Liz, with her quiet unas- suming demeanor, gave positive guidance to everyone. In the early 50s, Liz was united in mar- riage to Cornell Cooper, Sr. and was blessed with two children. Liz was additionally blessed with 4 more children with George Brown. She retired from Single- ton Seafood Company, after 15 years of dedicated service.
Liz was preceded in death by her brother, Ulysses Lemon and sisters, Ruth Mae Mathis, John- nie Mae Canady and Barbara Culpepper.
She leaves fond memories of love and faith with her daugh- ters, Linda Johnson (Bobby) and Sylvia Merritt (Jimmy); sons, Cornell Cooper (Cosandra) and Aaron Brown; grandchildren, Dwanue and Bobby Johnson, Jr. (Nikki), Robin Hewitt (Wes), Crystal Brown, Derrick Cooper (Kimberly), Tasha and Frederick Henry, Jr. (Tekkia); 12 great- grandchildren; brother, Willie Lemon, Sr.; sisters, Margaret McQuay, Daisy Shepherd, Laura Joiner and Gloria George; a host of other relatives, including the Williams family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 25th 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 serv-
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MR. ALEX AKILI SLATER
A Homegoing Memorial Cel- ebration for Mr. Alex Akili Slater of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim- othy Lancaster, officiating.
Alex was born July 7, 1971 in Long Island, New York. He at- tended the Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching Kung Fu movies with his favorite actor, Bruce Lee, riding his bicycle, fishing, run- ning, basketball, computers and loved animals and his Bible.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Ernest and Geneva Norman, and Johnnie Capehart; great-grandmothers, Robert and Martha Lee Lewis, Thelma Guidry and Mable Charles; great uncles, Odell, Willie and Nathaniel Lewis; great aunt, Kathy Rodriguez; un- cles, Johnnie Ray Capehart and Donald Bennett.
He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted and loving parents, Lee R. and Charlene Capehart; brother, Taurean Capehart; grandmother, Lola Capehart; great aunts, Eloise Scott, Mary Jane Hoover, Glenda Norman, Mattie, Betty, Carrie, and Ida Lewis, Eunice Longworth and Flora Washing- ton; great-uncles, Robert and R. D. Lewis and Joseph Capehart; aunts, Jacqueline Norman, Pamela Guidry, Martha Cape- hart, Patricia Bellamy, Mattie McAllister, and Mechelle Cape- hart; uncles, Darryl Norman, Ernest Norman, Jr., Lester McAllister, Raymond Calloway, Joseph Peter Guidry; a host of nieces and nephews; cousins, Angie Norman, Sheila Scott, Roy Gray, Dreya Scott; special friend, Jackie; friends, Michael Woodard (Janice), Greg Wood- berry, Laura Penn, Latisha Penn, Skeevia, Jamarcus Daniel, Robert Thomas and Charles Gray (Diana).
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the memorial serv-
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MR. BROADUS HICKS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Broadus Hicks of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 1 p. m. at The New St. Paul AME Church, 4603 N. 42nd Street, Rev. Byron Press- ley pastor, officiating. The in- terment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Broadus Hicks was born on July 11, 1934 in War- wick, Georgia to the late Alton and Susie Hicks. He attended school in Albany, Georgia and accepted Christ as a young child.
After moving to Tampa, he met and married the love of his life, Gloria Jean Hartsfield of 67 years. They both became members of St. Paul AME Church, under the pastorate of Rev. Leroy Kennon. Broadus served faithfully as a Trustee Board Member and usher until his health began to fail him. He was employed with Georgia Pa- cific Corporation, until retire- ment in 1997.
Broadus leaves to cherish his fond memories with: his wife, Gloria J. Hicks; children, Michael Hicks, Sr. (Delonia), Debra McBride, Broadus G. Hicks, Cathy J. Hicks and Jan- ice Williams (John, Sr.); grandchildren, Cynthia Hicks, Michael Hicks, Jr. (Cle- shauna), Derrick Hicks, Sr., Antonio Hicks (Nicole), Ricco Hicks (Shatoria), Rashad Hicks, Sr. (Wanda) and John Williams, Jr. (Valerie) and Olivia Williams; like a grand- daughter, Makenzie Morris; great grandchildren, Mykeda, Stefon, Michael, III, Broadus, Dekoda, Derick, Jr., Tyeson, Micala, Leandre, Tenia, Jes- sica, Kenisha and Zaria Hicks and Kiija Burney; great-great grandchildren, Rashad, Jr., Brayden, Bradley, Charles, Chase and Mackenzie Hicks; sister-in-law, Sheila McPhaul; brothers-in-law, Billy McPhaul and Larry McPhaul; cousins, Juanita Johnson, Yolanda Wal- ton, Yolinda Anderson, Jean Massey; and a host of other grieving relatives, friends and neighbors; special thanks to Palm Garden Rehab, Advent Hospital, Belvedere Commons and Kindred Hospital.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 25th 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 church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. EULA LEE BOSTICK CONLEY
Mrs. Eula Lee Bostick Con- ley, 90, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on October 18, 2019. She became a self-em- ployed Cosmetologist in 1959. Mrs. Eula Bostick Conley ob- tained her Doctorate of Cos- metology. She was a member of Orange Blossom Cosmetol- ogist Association, and a life- long Young At Hearts - St. Luke A. M. E, Church.
Eula was a dedicated mother and devoted grand- mother.
She is survived by: her chil- dren, Mack C. Bostick, Jr.; Maria A. Fraley, Monty L. Bo- stick (wife, Treasa), Vincent A. Bostick (wife, Vel) and Calvin Bostick; grandchildren, De- Markis Bostick, Daniel Simp- son, Mactavia Hoody (husband, Anthony) Keriann Beach, Ashley Bostick, Angela Zomora and Denard Zomora; Frank Alexander Fraley (LaTosha) and Mark Fraley; Stephen Bower Bostick, Monty Bostick, Jr., Monty Bostick, Jr., Little Monty Bostick, Jr., Montisha Bostick, Jasyme Bo- stick, Canika Redfield, Mon- tisha Bostick, Maria Bostick and Shilo Ndeo; Patricia Bo- stick, Vincent Bostick, Jr., Kristina Bostick, Kara Bostick, Kandace Bostick and Kanesha Bostick; Calvina Bostick, Esq., Roshonda Bostick and Nicholas Roshon Bostick; great- grandchildren, 33; great-great grandchildren, 10; and godchildren, 12.
The Wake for Eula Bostick Conley will be held on Friday at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606, from 4-5 p. m. for family; and from 5-7 p. m. for friends and other loved ones.
The funeral services will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019, 11 a. m., at St. Luke A. M. E. Church, 2709 N. 25th St., Tampa, FL (33605).
Eula’s homegoing services are under the professional care of Carnegie Funeral Home (217 SE 4th Ave.), Chiefland, Florida. (352) 493- 1857.
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