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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MR. JIMMY LEE BROWN, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jimmy Lee Brown, Sr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, will be held on Wednes- day, November 11th, 2 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Florida, Pastor Rocky Vann, officiating.
Jimmy Brown was born on March 24, 1946, to the late James Brown and Josephine Goodwyn, in Forsyth, Georgia.
Jimmy and Dorothy met in New York. They were married on March 23, 1990, and they moved to Florida together, where they created a beautiful life together. They have been married happily for over 30 years. “From your wife, we love you, but God loves you best.”
Jimmy loved relaxing on his screened-in porch and watching the Cowboy’s football games, especially the Sunday soul. He also enjoyed taking his wife to and from work.
Jimmy Brown was pre- ceded in death by: his parents; one son; one sister; five broth- ers; three sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his wife, Dorothy Brown; his children, Jimmy Lee Brown, Jr., Jacque- line Brown-Hendrix (Orlando), Jerrett Lee Brown, Sr., (Aleshia), Jason Brown, Sr., (Tracey), Jandalynn Guetier- rez (Salvador), Jonathan Brown, Sr., (Tamika), Rayno- ras Brown, Doelta Brown, Le- theta Brown, and Daryn Brown; 26 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Lillie McDonald, Emma Grier and May Kelsey; step children; Jerome Lewis (Edna), Tyrone Lewis, Randy Lewis, Harold Lewis, Gerald Lewis (Diana), Terrell Lewis, and Valeria Lewis; 3 sisters-in-law, Anette, Rebecca, and Loretta Ervin; two special friends, Eric and Sam; and a host of grandchil- dren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 11th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fam- ily and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday for the service. We are following the CDC guide- lines.
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worker with the Children’s Usher Board.
She was a faithful member of Sunday School Class #6 and along with that, she stepped in when needed to read the church announcements. Pat was an avid reader and was a graduate of the first Faith Bible Institute, Class at St, John.
She loved cooking for and enjoying her family, always try- ing and perfecting new recipes. However, other than Scripture, her favorite past time was cro- cheting and making beautiful throws for the entire family.
She leaves her cherished memories with: her 2 children, Kristofer Hemingway, Sr. of Kingsport, TN and Antionette Hemingway, of Montgomery, AL; grandchildren, Eboni Hem- ingway and Gemiqua Archie, of Tampa, Florida, Kristofer, Jr., and Noah Hemingway, of Kingsport, TN; awesome great grandchildren, Ke’Mari, Lyric, Justice, Naveah, and Ryan, Jr., all of Tampa, Florida; great, great, grandchild, Kristorina, of Kingsport, TN; sisters, Leola Williams of Kingsport, TN and Min. A. Faye Wingo of Tampa, Florida; the best nieces and nephews an aunt could have... Lynette (Kirk), Atlanta, Georgia, Ryan, San Juan, New Mexico, Trey and Dawn, Atlanta, Geor- gia, Sterling Wingo, Kaleesha Bent, Rev. Joshua Bent and Ka’Lyah Wingo, all of Tampa, Florida; bosom buddies, Car- olyn Russ, Linda Jones, Reggie Bellamy, Odessa Powell, Cheryl Burnett and Stephanie Grant; goddaughter, Tyquetta Smith.
We will, without a doubt, long for your smile and fun-lov- ing spirit. We love you, Pat.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to service. We are following the CDC guide- lines.
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MRS. RUTHA LEE FULTON GRAHAM
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rutha Lee Graham of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m., at The Center for Manifestation Church, 3102 E. Lake Ave, Apos- tle Mark T. Jones, pastor; Richard Mims, Pastor, New Life Christian Fellowship Church Center, officiating.
Rutha Lee Graham was born on January 28, 1945 in Kingstree, South Carolina, to Willie Wilson and Laura Mack. Rutha Lee grew up in Lake City, South Carolina, where she at- tended Cades High School, class of 1966. Rutha was a star stu- dent, band majorette, member of the basketball team, and choir.
After graduating high school, Rutha began her most rewarding job when she gave birth to her first born, Gary L. Graham. She later birthed Anto- nio L. Graham, Katina M. Gra- ham, and Ja’Niece L. Todd.
In 1975, Rutha moved to Tampa, Florida. She was a leader, a friend, a Mama. Rutha Lee departed this life sur- rounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her partner, Lotha M. Todd; parents; brothers, Willie Ful- ton, LeRoy Mack, Jr., and Nathaniel Mitchell; and sister, Mary Wilson.
Rutha leaves to mourn in her passing: her loving children, Gary Graham, Antonio Graham, Katina Graham, and JaNiece Todd; grandchildren, Gary L Graham, Jr., David C Larry, Jaisha M. Graham, Jasmine D. Stallworth, Breanna G. Graham, Jalecia R. Graham, Ja’Carree T. Ponder, MyLexus S. Graham, Keion L. Ponder, Ashanti L. Graham, Kalise L McGill; sib- lings, Alton Mack (Orlando, FL), Russell Mitchell (Tampa, FL), Barbara Wilson (Tampa, FL), Della Wilson (Virginia), Louise Mack (Tampa, FL), Martha But- ler (Tampa, FL), Earnestine Mitchell (Tampa, FL) and Josephine Mitchell (Tampa, FL); 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
he visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, November 13th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the serv- ice.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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HARMON
MS. CHARITY MCDUFFIE
A Service of Thanksgiving and Praise to God, Our Lord Jesus Christ for blessing us with her presence for 38 years, will be held 11 A. M., Saturday, No- vember 14, 2020, at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610 with Evangel- ist Minister Minnie L. McDuffie, officiating.
Charity McDuffie, aka, The Lead Vocalist for the Gospel recording Singing group (The Eaglets), departed this earthly realm on Tuesday, October 27th. She was Caring and Unforget- table!
She is survived by: her mother, Evangelist Minister Minnie L. McDuffie; four chil- dren: daughters, Audris and Teresa; sons, Isaiah and Joshua; one brother, Leoties, Jr.; four sisters: Debra, Aliecia, Cherita and Zoe; one aunt; five uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Assembly of the family will begin at 10:45 A. M. at Harmon Funeral Home on Saturday. Fa- cial covering is required.
A Harmon Burial
MRS. PATRICIA JEAN FOMBY GAYLE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Patricia Jean Fomby Gayle of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, Novem- ber 6, 2020, will be held on Fri- day, November 13th, 4:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor of St. John Progressive, officiating.
Patricia....Pat as she was af- fectionately called, was born February 22, 1952 to the parents of Mary Tillman and Lynn Fomby in Winter Haven, Florida.
She is predeceased by: both parents, her husband, Curly, and her brother, Shepherd.
She attended Polk County Schools and afterwards moved to Newburg, NY in 1969 and was employed by the VA Montrose Hospital as a pharmacy techni- cian.
She would later return to Florida in 1991. At that time, she accepted Christ and united with St. John Progressive under the pasturage of Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr.
She became a faithful mem- ber, joining the Intercessory Prayer Group, and was a youth
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MR. EARNEST CLARK 4-16-1932 —- 11-9-2018
Earnest, daddy, it’s been two years now since God
called you home.
We miss you so much. We
think of you in silence; we often speak your name, now all we have are memories and your picture in a frame.
You will always remain in our hearts. Loving you for- ever, wife, Mrs. Katherine Clark; children, Ernest Clark, Jr., Keith Clark, and Tanya Clark Perry and families.
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
DIANE H. JONES Nov. 13, 1950 to Aug. 20, 2012
Sending out a very Happy Birthday to our mom, Diane H. Jones, on what would have been her 70th birthday on Nov. 13, 2020. Your family will always love and miss you as you will remain in
our hearts forever.
Happy Birthday mom, love your family. “Thumbs Up,” later
gator!
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